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...
READ MOREFor many Canadians, nothing encapsulates summer better than a trip to the cottage with family and friends. We all love to spend time in nature relaxing, swimming, barbecuing and boating, but it’s important to be mindful of potential hazards even...
READ MOREBeing involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a very stressful situation. The shock of the accident and the uncertainty of what to do next make for an unenviable experience. If you find yourself involved in a motor vehicle...
READ MOREAfter The Accident : As a senior legal assistant at the firm, I may be your first point of contact when you call our office as the lawyers may be in meetings or at proceedings. If you have been involved...
READ MOREPreviously, I wrote about the importance of identifying defendants and limitation periods here. In a similar vein, the case of Janssen v William and Markle Jewellers Ltd[1] highlights an important issue for injured people and their lawyers. In this case,...
READ MORESurveillance evidence is commonly used in personal injury cases to either disprove a plaintiff’s case by showing his or her functional abilities, or call into question the plaintiff’s credibility at trial. However, defence counsel and insurance companies are somewhat limited...
READ MOREThe holidays present an excellent opportunity to reconnect with friends, family and coworkers to celebrate and enjoy some well-deserved time off. We can all look forward to attending family get togethers, office parties and a variety of other celebrations over...
READ MORESelf-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...
READ MOREThe present state of the law as it relates to adult plaintiffs and the enforceability of liability waivers in Ontario, within the context of sports and recreational activities, was made clear in Schnarr v Blue Mountain Resorts Limited[1]. In Schnarr...
READ MOREIn 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...
READ MOREOn February 23, 2017, the Law Society of Ontario (“LSO”) introduced amendments to advertising rules that govern legal practitioners in Ontario.[1] The new rules were implemented as a result of law firms’ rapidly increasing marketing efforts, particularly in the world...
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