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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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It’s a Doggie Dog World!
3/11/23I have a cuddly, loving, fluffy white Maltese and despite him recently turning 3 years old, he’s still a puppy in my eyes. Dog owners, like me, know the happiness a dog brings to one’s life with simple pleasures like...
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Pedestrian Accidents
30/08/23As our kids head back to school in the next couple of weeks, often parents questions what the right age is to let their kids walk to school? It’s a trick question as there is no right answer. Pedestrian...
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ATV Accidents on the Rise
15/08/23“This accident is truly tragic. A family is devastated due to the deaths of a mother and daughter from an ATV accident. How will the surviving family members move passed this? It’s unlikely they ever will.” I explained to Laura...
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Dangerous Intersections in Toronto
14/01/20Dangerous Intersections in Toronto Avoiding dangerous intersections is sometimes, well, unavoidable. Toronto can be a difficult place to drive, but if you know what areas are riskier, you may be able to not only avoid being injured in a collision...
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What to Do after a Car Accident in Ontario
18/09/19In the aftermath of a serious auto wreck, it can be overwhelming to figure out what you should do next. We have seen firsthand just how difficult it is to cope physically, financially, and emotionally after an accident, and for...
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“Beware of Dog” – Liability for Dog Attacks in Ontario and What You Need to Know
14/06/19Dogs 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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WSIB vs Tort
3/05/19The Historical Trade-off Many years ago, when employees were hurt on the job, they were left stranded without any benefits to help them get better, unable to work, with nowhere to turn. In order to try to fix this problem,...
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Liability in Staircase Falls
4/04/19Falling down even a couple of steps can be extremely dangerous and lead to serious personal injuries. If the fall happens on private property, the owner or occupier could be liable for damages if they had failed to take reasonable...
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Discoverability in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
1/04/19Previously I have written about limitation periods and starting lawsuits against defendants within the basic presumptive two year limitation period. The recent case of St Marthe v O’Connor[1] confirms the law regarding discoverability in motor vehicle accident cases. In St...
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The Current Law on Liability Waivers in Ontario: Through the Lens of Schnarr v Blue Mountain Resorts Ltd.
30/11/18The present state of the law as it relates to adult plaintiffs and the enforceability of liability waivers in Ontario, within the context of sports and recreational activities, was made clear in Schnarr v Blue Mountain Resorts Limited[1]. In Schnarr...
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