Personal Injury Lawyers
August 31, 2018
People purchasing automobile insurance in Alberta are able to purchase an optional piece of coverage known as the Family Protection Endorsement, or SEF 44, which provides them and their family members with excess insurance to cover damages over $200,000 in the case that the driver of a car they are in an accident with only […]
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August 28, 2018
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice was recently tasked with determining whether a municipality, which was named as an additional insured on a highway maintenance company’s insurance plan, could appoint their own counsel and manage their own defence. The action arose after the plaintiff was struck from behind by a vehicle while walking along the […]
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August 23, 2018
Plaintiffs in personal injury claims can apply for interim payments while working through the courts. These payments are intended to be a portion of the total compensation a party is likely to receive stemming from a claim. These payments can be useful to people who need quick access to rehabilitation, or have other financial needs, […]
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August 16, 2018
Returning to work after an injury can take months, or in some cases, years. Long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits exist to allow employees to take the time needed regain their health and return to work. However, in a recent case before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court was asked whether an employee’s continued receipt […]
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August 9, 2018
Doctors are often relied on in personal injury cases in order to help the courts determine the extent of someone’s injuries and the impact those injuries may have on their ability to live a normal life. In a recent case from the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, the court was tasked with determining whether the […]
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August 2, 2018
Insurance companies can sometimes attempt to privately negotiate settlements with insured parties. The dangers of doing so were recently demonstrated in an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision, where the insurer failed to consider that other claims may arise after a privately negotiated settlement had been reached. A tragic car accident The facts in the […]
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July 26, 2018
While Skiing is a fun past time, it can also be dangerous. Ski hills, as well as other businesses providing space for physical activity, should recognize potential dangers and often require customers to sign waivers stating they are performing activities at their own risk, and that the business will not be held liable in the […]
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July 19, 2018
On July 17, 2016, two people were enjoying a boat ride when the driver of the vessel lost control, crashing into the shoreline, causing injuries to his passenger. The passenger sued the driver of the boat (the “driver”), alleging he was negligent in operating it. She also presented a claim against the boat’s owner (the […]
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July 12, 2018
Litigation can be a costly and stressful method to finding resolution in personal injury cases. In some situations, each party has an arguable case, and may not be clear which party has the upper hand should a case go to trial. In such circumstances, mediation is an excellent way to try to find resolution before […]
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June 28, 2018
When cancelling an insurance policy, it’s common for insurers to send registered mail to the person named on the policy. However, in a case recently heard by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, communicating solely with the policy holder might not be enough to properly terminate a policy. A policy is terminated, an accident occurs […]
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