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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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Case Commentary – Time Limits for Disputing Accident Benefits Coverage Decisions
28/09/17A recent decision by the Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT") confirms that there is a strict two-year time limit for disputing a denial of accident benefits coverage. Claimants should consult with an accident benefits lawyer as soon as possible to...
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How Does Your Insurance Company Determine Fault After a Car Accident?
7/09/17After you report a motor vehicle accident to your insurance company, they will investigate the circumstances and make a fault determination. Drivers found at fault for a car accident will often see their insurance rates go up, and many drivers...
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How is a “Fair” Insurance Settlement Calculated?
31/08/17If you have been injured, or suffering from a disability, your claim is almost always being defended by an insurance company. Often, you will be contacted by the insurance company early on, with an offer to settle your claim. Although...
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Liability for Pedestrian Accidents
21/07/17On the streets, pedestrians are vulnerable, surrounded by massive vehicles and without any safety equipment to protect them. As a result, pedestrian accidents can result in very serious injuries with long recovery times, and leave victims in need of compensation...
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Do You Need E-Bike Insurance?
14/07/17Last week, we discussed the rules of the road that apply to e-bikes in Ontario, and one of the major reasons that e-bikes are becoming so popular: you don't need to pass a test or obtain a licence to operate...
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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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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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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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Permanent and Serious Injuries – The MVA Threshold in Ontario
27/04/17Generally speaking, if someone suffers an injury as the result of someone else's negligence, they may bring a civil tort claim to recover damages from the responsible party. These damages may include lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering....
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Our Work – FSCO Arbitration
20/04/17At Jasmine Daya & Co., we regularly handle accident benefits claims on behalf of severely injured individuals. Recently, Jasmine Daya and Daniel Klein acted on behalf of a catastrophically injured claimant, who was in a coma following a serious motor...
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