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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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Which Insurer for Accident Benefits? Insurance Priority Disputes in MVA Claims
20/11/18A common issue for individuals involved in car accidents is deciding which insurance company to apply to for accident benefits. Priority disputes arise when there are multiple policies that might respond to the accident benefits claim. The following is the...
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How Ride Sharing is Regulated in the City of Toronto
24/10/18The death of Uber passenger Nicholas Cameron on March 21, 2018 has led some to question whether there is sufficient screening to ensure that Uber drivers are capable of performing their duties safely. According to Global News, the accident occurred...
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Stiffer Penalties for Careless Drivers in Ontario
4/10/18Careless driving is a serious problem on Ontario roadways. Unfortunately, not all motorists drive with caution. Some drive recklessly and this may lead to motor vehicle accidents, and possibly severe injuries for innocent victims. Beginning September 1, 2018, the Ontario...
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Claims Against Mother Dismissed as Son Did Not Have Consent to Drive Her Car
13/09/18As the owner of a motor vehicle in Ontario, you may be liable for the negligent actions of another individual who is in possession of and operates your vehicle. This is known as vicarious liability. Pursuant to section 192(2) of...
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Cross-Border MVAs: Am I Covered? Where to issue?
20/08/18Who doesn’t love a good road trip, right? With summer in full swing, many Ontarians are packing the car and crossing the border into the United States for shopping, vacationing, catching the occasional football game, or visiting family. Unfortunately, with...
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Toronto Introduces New Measures to Safeguard Pedestrians
16/08/18It has been two years since “Vision Zero” was proclaimed by Mayor John Tory as a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in Toronto by 2021. The plan is designed to focus on safety measures for the most vulnerable users of...
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Seat belts Will Be Mandatory on Highway Buses by 2020
19/07/18In response to the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April, 2018, many questions have been asked regarding how this devastation could have been prevented. As you may recall, a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided with...
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Case Commentary – Where the Statutory Threshold is Not Met
16/02/18In a recent case arising from a motor vehicle accident, the court found that the plaintiff failed to meet the statutory threshold required for an award of general damages. The statutory threshold for motor vehicle accident claims As we have...
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How Does Your Insurance Company Determine Fault After a Car Accident?
7/09/17After 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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Liability for Pedestrian Accidents
21/07/17On 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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