The Blog
Choosing the right law firm: Q&A with Toronto’s top lawyers
Why do you choose to practice in personal injury law? When I graduated from Queen’s Law, I knew I wanted to be a civil litigator advocating for clients in the...
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Do You Need an E-Bike Licence?
7/07/17In a busy city like Toronto, e-bikes are an increasingly popular way to get around quickly and inexpensively. Before heading out to pick up your own, make sure you understand the rules for e-bike riders in Ontario. Do you need...
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Have a Safe and Happy Canada Day!
30/06/17Canadians will be celebrating this long weekend with barbecues, cottage getaways and late-night parties hosted by friends and relatives. Did you know that social hosts serving alcohol could be held legally responsible if someone gets hurt? Anyone throwing a Canada...
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Case Commentary – Medical Malpractice Lawsuits and the Limitations Period
23/06/17If you have been injured as the result of a medical mistake, and considering a medical malpractice lawsuit, don't hesitate before speaking to a lawyer about your claim. This year, the Ontario Court of Appeal reminded prospective plaintiffs that waiting...
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Preventing Swimming Pool Accidents This Summer
16/06/17Toronto's community pools are beginning to open for the season, and with more hot weather on the way, both public and private swimming pools are going to be busy. Swimming pool accidents are the leading cause of drownings for toddlers...
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Case Commentary – Claims Against Landlords for Injuries in Rental Units
9/06/17A recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that claims against landlords for serious personal injuries fall under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Superior Court, and that there is a two year limitation period for plaintiffs to begin these types of...
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Product Liability Injuries – A Primer
2/06/17Every day, we all interact with thousands of products, and most of the time, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about these interactions. But when something goes wrong and a product doesn't function properly, it can result in...
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Avoiding Motorcycle Collisions this Summer
27/05/17May has been Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, encouraging both riders and other drivers to think about riding safely and avoiding motorcycle collisions. The truth is, in the majority of multi-vehicle collisions with a motorcycle, the other vehicle is at fault. Why motorcyclists...
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Case Commentary – The Importance of an Experienced Disability Claims Lawyer
18/05/17In last week's blog, we discussed how most civil lawsuits are governed by a two-year limitations period, which precludes anyone from bringing a claim more than two years after it was discovered. In a recent case, an Ontario court has...
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The Limitations Act and Personal Injury Claims
11/05/17If you are seriously injured in an accident, there are a lot of things to think about all at once. It can be difficult to turn your mind to anything else when you are trying to focus on recovery, and...
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Our Work – Civil Litigation and Medical Expert Evidence
4/05/17Last week, we discussed the statutory threshold in motor vehicle accident claims, and how this can impact plaintiffs seeking compensation for their injuries in a civil personal injury claim. This January, we successfully defeated a threshold motion brought against the plaintiff,...
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