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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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Jasmine Daya on Cyberbullying for CBC News

21/09/17

Recently, Jasmine Daya & Co. partner Jasmine Daya offered her insight on the legal implications of cyberbullying to CBC Toronto News (segment begins at 28:35). Toronto teens using website to share gossip, promote parties The CBC news story arose following...

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Who is Responsible for Sports Injuries to Children?

14/09/17

With kids heading back to school this month, many are also starting a new season of recreational sports. Unfortunately, these activities often bring a risk of serious injury; two thirds of recorded injuries to adolescent Canadians are associated with sports....

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How Does Your Insurance Company Determine Fault After a Car Accident?

7/09/17

After 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?

31/08/17

If 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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Case Commentary – Liability for Dog Bite Claims

25/08/17

In a significant decision for dog bite claimants, the Ontario Court of Appeal has expanded who can be considered a dog's owner for the purposes of liability under the Dog Owners' Liability Act (the "Act"). Facts of the case and...

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How School Permission Forms Impact Liability

14/08/17

If your children are old enough to attend school, you have received requests to sign permission forms that authorize participation in special programs or off-site events like field trips. These activities offer great opportunities to enrich a child's education, but...

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What is a Litigation Guardian?

7/08/17

When a child is seriously injured, the consequences can be severe, and last a lifetime. Often, parents and guardians wonder whether to begin a lawsuit to recover compensation for these injuries. The Rules of Civil Procedure preclude children from beginning an...

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Case Commentary – Mental Injury Does Not Need a Psychiatric Diagnosis to be Compensated

28/07/17

In addition to physical injuries, people that are involved in serious accidents can also experience mental injury. Some of the most common mental injuries that accident victims experience are anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. A recent Supreme Court of...

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Liability for Pedestrian Accidents

21/07/17

On 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?

14/07/17

Last 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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