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Is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program a Sham? | Jasmine Daya
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Driverless Cars – Changes to Personal Injury Law?
18/12/18Self-driving cars are a recent technological creation that is expected to transform the public’s way of living and redefine various industries, including the practice of personal injury law. Thousands of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year[1], in...
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What is an “Automobile Accident” and Why Does it Matter?
12/12/18Let’s start with why you should care. Our firm is frequently consulted by people injured in what are unquestionably motor vehicle accidents: rear-end, t-bone and pedestrian accidents being most common. However, I’m often consulted by clients involved in accidents that...
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The Art of Distraction
26/11/18My last blog post about the increasing number of cyclist related accidents in the City ended with a comment that the City of Toronto had not done much in the way of implementing their “Vision Zero” Road Safety Plan whose...
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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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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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Halloween Should be Spooky not Scary
29/10/18Halloween is a fun and exciting night for kids and adults, but the fun can end quickly if people don’t do their part to keep the night safe for everyone. Remember these tips to ensure that your children arrive home...
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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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Sikh Motorcycle Helmet Exemption Soon to Become Law in Ontario
27/09/18Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation has announced that this winter Sikh motorcycle riders will be exempt from Ontario’s motorcycle helmet law. British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta have already passed similar laws exempting turban-wearing Sikhs to ride motorcycles without helmets for religious...
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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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