Personal Injury Lawyers
December 29, 2017
Last week, we discussed occupiers’ liability for winter slip and fall accidents. In many circumstances, a slip and fall will happen on municipal property, such as public sidewalks. Although still considered an occupier, it can also be more challenging to succeed in a winter slip and fall claims against municipalities. Municipal liability for winter slip […]
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December 22, 2017
Winter weather increases the risk of slip and fall accidents, especially if sidewalks or driveways are not kept clear of snow and ice. Last summer, we discussed occupiers’ liability in the context of accidents at the cottage, and who might be legally responsible if anyone was injured due to unsafe conditions. If someone suffers a […]
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December 15, 2017
Following the US and Australia, the Canadian privacy commissioner is launching an investigation in to last year’s data breach at Uber that impacted over three quarters of a million Canadians. Uber data breach and cover up In late 2016, hackers stole personal information from 57 million Uber drivers and users around the world, including contact […]
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December 8, 2017
Big Sugar is facing increasing scrutiny as evidence mounts that they terminated research that linked sugar with cancer and heart disease. Similarly to big tobacco, there may be legal consequences if sugar industry groups actively suppressed information showing their products to be harmful. Sugar industry research and Project 259 In 1968, the Sugar Research Foundation […]
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December 1, 2017
When you lend your car to a friend or family member, who is responsible in the event of an accident? Whose insurance has to respond? Vicarious liability of vehicle owners in the event of an accident The Highway Traffic Act includes provisions which make a vehicle’s owner vicariously responsible for any loss or damage to […]
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November 24, 2017
A recent summary judgment decision confirms that a person is allowed to claim accident benefits insurance if they are injured while performing regular maintenance on their vehicle. Injuries sustained in the use and operation of a vehicle In an earlier post, we discussed Dittmann v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, in which the claimant was […]
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November 17, 2017
This September, the Ontario government announced new distracted driving laws with tougher penalties for anyone convicted of a distracted driving offence. Distracted driving is a growing danger to other road users In Toronto, pedestrians and cyclists are at risk from distracted drivers. Earlier this year, we reviewed distracted driving laws in Ontario, and the types […]
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November 10, 2017
In personal injury claims, it is perfectly legal, and not uncommon, for an insurance company to use surveillance techniques to see whether a claimant actually has the same injuries and limitations they are alleging to have suffered. Any significant discrepancies between your reported injuries and what is observed under surveillance can have a negative impact […]
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November 3, 2017
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a woman who sustained burns after spilling coffee at a drive through may make an accident benefits claim, as the injury was the result of her operation and use of a motor vehicle. Injuries suffered during the use and operation of a motor vehicle In order to claim […]
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October 20, 2017
Continuing our series about the stages of a personal injury claim, this post looks at what happens after your lawyer has commenced your lawsuit by filing a statement of claim, and preparing an affidavit of documents. Responding to the statement of claim Each named defendant will be able to file their defence to your claim, […]
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