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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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Case Commentary – Liability for Dog Bite Claims
25/08/17In 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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Case Commentary – Mental Injury Does Not Need a Psychiatric Diagnosis to be Compensated
28/07/17In 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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The Limitations Act and Personal Injury Claims
11/05/17If you are seriously injured in an accident, there are a lot of things to think about all at once. It can be difficult to turn your mind to anything else when you are trying to focus on recovery, and...
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Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries
13/04/17A serious accident or personal injury is always devastating, and a catastrophic injury is a life-changing event for both a victim and their loved ones. Catastrophic injuries require years of treatment and rehabilitation, and cause long-term, permanent impairment. What types...
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What to do After Being Bitten by a Dog
23/03/17A dog attack or dog bite can be a terrifying experience. If you or your child is bitten by a dog, protect your health and legal rights by taking the following steps. See a doctor right away, especially if you...
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Tips and Support for Caregivers
27/02/17When someone you love is injured in an accident, everything can change in an instant. Serious spinal injuries or traumatic brain injuries can require full-time care, and it often falls on family members to become caregivers. In many circumstances, where...
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Case Commentary – Ski Resort Waivers in Ontario
20/02/17When you buy a lift pass, and sign a ski waiver, what exactly does the waiver cover? Many of us do not think very much about these types of waivers, but a recent decision from the Ontario Supreme Court has...
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Distracted Driving Laws in Ontario Explained
13/02/17Distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents in Ontario, and the number of deaths from distracted driving collisions in this province has doubled since 2000[1]. In fact, in up to 80% of traffic collisions involve some form of...
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