Personal Injury Lawyers
November 8, 2018
It is common for victims of a motor vehicle accident to sue those who may have been responsible for injuries incurred as a result of the accident. Insurance companies have the right to defend those for whom they owe coverage, or to deny coverage when they feel it is not warranted. However, as one insurance […]
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November 1, 2018
It’s not uncommon for children to get up to some no good when their parents are out of town for the night. It’s one thing to hold a party, but it’s another thing all together to drink, borrow your parents’ car, and get into an accident. In a recent case before the Ontario Superior Court […]
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October 25, 2018
This is our second blog in as many weeks where a plaintiff’s conduct resulted in financial loss despite winning at trial. It’s common for successful litigants to pursue the payment of costs from unsuccessful litigants in a trial. However, a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shows that the “reckless and pernicious” […]
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October 18, 2018
Going through a personal injury trial can be a stressful. A ruling in your favour can do a lot to mitigate that stress. But sometimes winning isn’t necessarily enough to make the victor whole. Take for example the successful plaintiff in a British Columbia case, who appealed the court’s decision, which despite being in her […]
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October 11, 2018
Most people know that sporting events can sometimes leave participants with unwanted bumps, bruises, and cuts. However, nobody expects to be assaulted on the field of play. A recent recreational soccer match in Hamilton ended with one player punching another, leading the victim to sue the league, the venue, and the team. The victim lost […]
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October 5, 2018
No matter how careful you are while driving, motor vehicle accidents can still occur due to either the actions of others, or a brief lapse in attention or judgment on one’s part. A recent case before the British Columbia Supreme Court underscores the costly consequences of failing to abide by the rules of the road. […]
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September 27, 2018
Insurance policies are contracts between insurance companies and the people they insure. In Canada, insurance companies, or insurers, have a legally-established duty of “good faith” towards the people they insure. This means the courts have imposed an implied obligation on insurance companies to deal with their client in good faith when people bring claims. In […]
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September 20, 2018
Travelling abroad can be a wonderful experience and a great way to spend one’s time. However, when accidents occur while traveling, people may find themselves engaged in a confusing and difficult to navigate situation. Such was the case in a decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal. The accident and the state’s insurance The situation […]
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September 13, 2018
There’s a lot to be said about ensuring employment contracts are clear and unambiguous. That said, situations can arise where a seemingly easy to define term is used only to end up being the topic of litigation. Take for example a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in which the court had […]
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September 7, 2018
Most automobile accidents involve at least one person driving a car. But that’s not always the case. A recent decision from Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice saw the court taking a look at whether or not someone has to be in their vehicle in order to have access to accident benefits. A taxi fare turns […]
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