We often speak to callers who inaccurately believe that it is too late to pursue a claim for an injury or loss. Whether or not it is too late to pursue such a claim is determined by the appropriate limitation period. Generally speaking, the law governing limitation...
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When The Party Stops, Who’s Left Holding the Ball?
What happens when you host a party at your house, guests bring their own alcohol, and then on their drive home, they cause a car crash, which injures another person? Could you be found liable to that third party for the driver's negligence? This post focuses on the...
Bicycle Helmets- Must We Wear Them?
Written by: Ziv Tsimerman Growing up, my mother would force me to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Any disobedience on my part would result in a day spent inside. I often wondered whether this was merely a strict rule of the house, or whether not wearing a helmet...
Creating your Case: Steps to Take Immediately After an Injury
Written by: Ziv Tsimerman Personal injuries are often sudden and unexpected. People usually feel dazed, shocked, and confused immediately after suffering a personal injury. However, the actions you take immediately after your injury can make or break your case. It is...
Social Media and Litigation
Written by: Ziv Tsimerman Millions of Canadians use social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on a daily basis. These social networks often contain personal information, regrettable photographs, and even inappropriate or offensive content. Social...
The Civil Litigation Process: An Overview
Written by: Sajjad Jaffer If negotiations with the Defendant's insurance company reach an impasse and a settlement cannot be reached, your lawyer will move to commence the litigation process. This entry is a sequel to my previous entry "The Personal Injury Process:...
Accident Benefits: The Forms (Part 1)
Written by: Sajjad Jaffer To receive accident benefits from your auto insurer after an accident, you will need to fill out a variety of forms. This entry provides a brief outline of some of the forms. OCF-1: Application for Accident Benefits Fill out this form when...
Kelly v. Perth: Dangerous Road Conditions
Written by: Ashley Frydrych I came across a recent interesting decision from July 14, 2014, Kelly v. Perth (County), 2014 ONSC 4151 (CanLII). Facts: On April 6, 2009, Stephanie Kelly was driving to work along Country Road 37 in Perth County when she lost control of...
Recovering Damages for Psychological Injuries
After experiencing a tragic and life-altering accident, individuals often experience nightmares, flashbacks, fears, anxiety, disturbed sleep, exhaustion, and depression. In certain cases, individuals suffering from any of the aforementioned post-traumatic ailments may...
A Primer on Product Liability
Written by: Fraser Turnbull It's always exciting to bring new products home and test them out, but what happens when that new gadget you've just bought turns out to have a dangerous defect that causes an injury to you or a family member? That's where product liability...
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