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Is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program a Sham? | Jasmine Daya
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Don’t Miss the Boat! Identifying Defendants and Limitation Periods
13/11/18In Ontario, when you are injured, there is a basic presumptive two year limitation period in which you must start a lawsuit. The limitation period is presumed to begin to run on the day the accident took place, subject to...
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How Safe Are Trampoline Parks in Canada?
11/10/18As temperatures fall and Ontarians begin to look for indoor activities, many are heading to indoor trampoline parks. There are over 1,000 trampoline parks worldwide. While these facilities promote fun and physical activity, injuries are occurring almost daily in trampoline...
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Dog Bite Cases in Ontario
19/07/18In Ontario, the law follows a strict liability rule when it comes to dog bite cases. This is different than claims arising from motor vehicle accidents or slip or trip and falls. The Dog Owners’ Liability Act makes an owner...
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Ontario Passes Concussion Safety Legislation
6/07/18Ontario has become a national leader in concussion management by recently passing concussion safety legislation to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches regarding the dangers of head injuries. The bill is named Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 in memory of...
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ATV Accidents in Ontario
14/06/18As summer rapidly approaches and we continue to enjoy the rising temperatures, more and more people are taking the opportunity to get outside. ATV use is a very popular recreational activity for those outside of major cities in Ontario. Unfortunately,...
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A Pre-Existing Condition and Your Personal Injury Claim
20/04/18Generally speaking, the purpose of damages in a personal injury claim is to place the victim of negligence in their pre-accident position, as much as may be possible with money. However, when that person has a pre-existing condition, the assessment...
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First Blood Test for Concussion Gets FDA Approval in United States
4/04/18A US company has been given approval to develop a commercial blood test that can identify certain indicators of visible brain trauma following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. This is seen by some as the first step...
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Case Commentary – Social Media Evidence and Your Personal Injury Claim
2/03/18A recent decision about whether a plaintiff must produce Facebook posts to the defendant illustrates the complex law developing around social media evidence in personal injury claims. Admissible evidence in personal injury claims As part of a personal injury claim,...
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How the Family Law Act Can Help an Accident Victim’s Family
27/10/17The impact of a serious personal injury extends to the victim's family members. An injured person may no longer be able to work and provide income, or may require ongoing care from relatives. Furthermore, their relationship with family members can...
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What is the Duty to Mitigate Damages After an Accident?
5/10/17In personal injury claims, injured victims are said to have a "duty to mitigate" their injuries. What does this mean for you and your claim for damages? The legal duty to mitigate is an obligation on the claimant The plaintiff...
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