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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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COVID-19 vaccine injury lawsuits – Don’t count on it
24/11/20The entire world is eagerly awaiting completion of the final trials of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Canadian government has reportedly secured deals to obtain the vaccine and has commenced plans for effective distribution. As a personal injury lawyer, I am...
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Which Insurer for Accident Benefits? Insurance Priority Disputes in MVA Claims
20/11/18A common issue for individuals involved in car accidents is deciding which insurance company to apply to for accident benefits. Priority disputes arise when there are multiple policies that might respond to the accident benefits claim. The following is the...
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What is an Examination Under Oath?
8/06/18If there are any disputes in the course of your insurance claim, the insurance company may ask you to submit to an Examination Under Oath (EUO). Authority to conduct these examinations are part of most insurance contracts, and they are...
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Disability Insurance and Administrative Services Only Providers
17/05/18When employers are looking to cut expenses, some large companies are switching from a traditional insurance scheme to an "administrative services only" or "self-insuring" arrangement. Especially common in unionized workplaces, this can have legal implications for claimants that have been...
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Case Commentary – Rule 49 Costs Awarded Against Insurer
3/05/18Last week, we explained how offers to settle under Rule 49 of the Rules of Civil Procedure could have serious costs consequences if a claim went to trial. In this decision, the insurance company Aviva was ordered to pay over...
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Priority Between Income Replacement Benefits After an Accident
23/02/18After a car accident, an injured person may have access to multiple forms of income replacement insurance. However, there is legislation and legal rules in place to prevent double recovery, and to determine which coverage provider takes priority, and pays...
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Graduated Licensing, Impaired Driving and Personal Liability
1/12/17Last week, we discussed the possible civil liability implications if a person causes a motor vehicle accident and they found to be impaired by drugs or alcohol. This post looks at the consequences of driving while impaired for young drivers,...
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Personal Liability for Impaired Driving Accidents
24/11/17The Ontario Provincial Police have begun their annual holiday RIDE campaign to fight impaired driving in the province. Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada, and in addition to serious criminal consequences, impaired drivers...
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