The Blog
Holiday Events – now known as “Social Gatherings”
It’s December and the temperatures have dipped however that’s the only familiarity I have with this year’s holiday season. My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas from a religious perspective, but we...
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Kevin O’Leary’s Boating Accident Serves as a Reminder
3/09/19Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world and more than the rest of the world combined.[1] As Canadians, we enjoy participating in various water sports and boating activities especially during the summer months that always seem...
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Rideshares and Your Safety: Making Informed Choices
27/08/19Ridesharing services like those provided by Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity in the past few years. Using these apps can be convenient for getting around the city, but it is important for customers to know the safety risks...
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Safety on Public Transportation
21/08/19For many people, public transportation offers a convenient and affordable way to travel long distances in very little time. Whether you are riding the bus, taking the subway, or hopping on a street car, there are plenty of ways to...
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The Importance of Wearing Seat Belts – Protecting Your Health and Your Wallet
14/08/19The importance of wearing seat belts cannot be overstated. Seat belts can save lives and prevent serious personal injuries. In Ontario, wearing a seat belt is the law. Adults in Ontario who are caught not wearing a seat belt can...
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My Experience as a Summer Student
6/08/19Working at Jasmine Daya & Co. has presented many opportunities for exposure to the foundational components of building and successfully litigating a personal injury case. From the initial client meeting to achieving a successful settlement, I’ve learned about the steps...
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The Importance of Knowing the “Threshold” and the Statutory Deductible
17/07/19Citizens of Ontario are involved in car accidents on a daily basis. Unfortunately, car accidents often result in personal injuries. If you have been the victim of a car accident, it is normal to want to seek compensation for your...
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Summer Student Goes to Court
16/07/19It becomes apparent that within the personal injury law spectrum, there is a lot of paperwork. Some documents that I assisted with include serving summons to witness, filing notices of change of lawyer and obtaining court orders. I travelled throughout...
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A Mid-Life Pivot
8/07/19My first year of law school taught me many things. I learned foundational concepts in the five core areas of first-year law: constitutional, property, tort, criminal and contract law. I learned how to conduct effective legal research, advocate persuasively and...
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The Importance of Scheduling
2/07/19As Jasmine’s senior legal assistant, I am generally responsible for managing Jasmine’s work calendar. This entails ensuring that her day to day appointments run seamlessly and that there are no conflicting appointments. Balancing client meetings, calls with counsel and court...
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Personal Injury in Amateur Sports
27/06/19Participation in amateur sports, either directly as players or indirectly as spectators, is a big part of the Canadian culture. Amateur sports, especially those requiring a higher degree of physical contact, increase the risk of personal injury, which raises questions...
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