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11/01/24

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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My Experience as a Summer Student

6/08/19

Working at Jasmine Daya & Co. has presented many opportunities for exposure to the foundational components of building and successfully litigating a personal injury case. From the initial client meeting to achieving a successful settlement, I’ve learned about the steps...

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The Importance of Knowing the “Threshold” and the Statutory Deductible

17/07/19

Citizens of Ontario are involved in car accidents on a daily basis. Unfortunately, car accidents often result in personal injuries. If you have been the victim of a car accident, it is normal to want to seek compensation for your...

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Summer Student Goes to Court

16/07/19

It becomes apparent that within the personal injury law spectrum, there is a lot of paperwork. Some documents that I assisted with include serving summons to witness, filing notices of change of lawyer and obtaining court orders. I travelled throughout...

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A Mid-Life Pivot

8/07/19

My first year of law school taught me many things. I learned foundational concepts in the five core areas of first-year law: constitutional, property, tort, criminal and contract law. I learned how to conduct effective legal research, advocate persuasively and...

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The Importance of Scheduling

2/07/19

As Jasmine’s senior legal assistant, I am generally responsible for managing Jasmine’s work calendar. This entails ensuring that her day to day appointments run seamlessly and that there are no conflicting appointments. Balancing client meetings, calls with counsel and court...

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Personal Injury in Amateur Sports

27/06/19

Participation in amateur sports, either directly as players or indirectly as spectators, is a big part of the Canadian culture. Amateur sports, especially those requiring a higher degree of physical contact, increase the risk of personal injury, which raises questions...

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Raptors Parade Chaos Causes Injury!

21/06/19

24 years later and the Raptors managed to clinch the NBA championship title this year. Once the Raptors hit the playoffs, the excitement in Toronto soared and continued to spread across the country until the final game. Six in six! They did it. They...

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“Beware of Dog” – Liability for Dog Attacks in Ontario and What You Need to Know

14/06/19

Dogs can be incredible pets. Fun-loving, loyal, and cute, it is no wonder that dogs are often described as “man’s best friend” and as members of the family by their human companions. Unfortunately, not all dogs are well-trained and socialized....

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Tips to Keep Your Cottage Trips Injury Free

4/06/19

For many Canadians, nothing encapsulates summer better than a trip to the cottage with family and friends. We all love to spend time in nature relaxing, swimming, barbecuing and boating, but it’s important to be mindful of potential hazards even...

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Reflections of a Summer Student – An Eye Opening Opportunity

29/05/19

In a world filled with numerous professions and educational degrees, it is not uncommon for prospective students in university or college to be uncertain about what it is they want to pursue. When prompted, the question of “what do you...

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