Personal Injury

In any personal injury claim, the foundation of the case includes detailed medical records of injuries, treatment and the overall impact of the incident on the injured person’s life. Records provide a factual account of injuries and rehabilitation following an accident, help establish causation (i.e. that the incident caused or contributed to the injuries) and […]

In Ontario, when you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to Accident Benefits (commonly referred to as “AB benefits”) through the province’s no-fault insurance system. These benefits help cover a variety of costs, such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, income replacement, and more, regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident on ice and snow that was caused by someone’s else’s failure to clear ice and snow, you only have 60 days from the date of the incident to notify the people or companies who are responsible that you may have a claim. How /

It’s the time of year when families are shopping for back-to-school supplies and thinking about bus schedules, packed lunches and after-school activities. But it is also an important time for everyone in the community to consider safety with increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic, especially in school zones. In Canada, child pedestrian injuries are a leading

The idea of meeting with a lawyer can be an intimidating concept that many avoid. However, connecting with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision can often make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your accident. When preparing to contact a personal injury lawyer,

When you have been injured in a car accident, the challenges can be overwhelming.  While you are dealing with your physical injuries and emotional impact, you also have to manage car repair issues, insurance paperwork, medical appointments and rehabilitation and missed time from work. And there is another hurdle – the “deductible” for pain and

Autumn is a great time for getting the motorcycle out for a road trip. However, because of the vulnerability of being in an open and unprotected vehicle, there is risk of serious injury in a collision. Injuries can include spinal and muscle damage, road rash, traumatic brain injury and even death. A study in 2017 reported

Let it snow, let is snow, let is snow……What am I obliged to do, as a homeowner, for snow and ice? In Ontario, homeowners have a a duty to keep their property reasonably safe for others. Section 3 of the Occupiers’ Liability Act (Ontario) reads: “3. (1) An occupier of premises owes a duty to take such care as

It’s every snowbird’s nightmare. Elderly Mr. X from Ontario bought travel insurance through Manulife before departing for Florida for a winter stay. He answers questions via telephone with Manulife. He answered “no” to questions about prior conditions and treatment, seemingly without giving it enough careful consideration. Manulife emailed him a copy of the completed application