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640 Toronto Radio Interview: Edward Elyahky discusses Canada’s Vaccine Injury Program with Jasmine Daya
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Choosing the right law firm: Q&A with Toronto’s top lawyers
11/01/24Why 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 courtroom but beyond that I was just hoping to secure...
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Liability in Staircase Falls
4/04/19Falling down even a couple of steps can be extremely dangerous and lead to serious personal injuries. If the fall happens on private property, the owner or occupier could be liable for damages if they had failed to take reasonable...
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Don’t Miss Anyone: Identifying All Defendants
15/02/19Previously, 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,...
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Winter Safety: Tips to Avoid Slip and Falls
14/02/19Southern Ontario received one of its biggest snowfalls in decades just a few weeks ago. Based on the number of 311 complaints and complaints made directly to the Mayor in Toronto alone, our municipalities were woefully unprepared to deal with...
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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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Falls Found to be the Most Common Cause of Injury in Canada
12/07/18Falls (defined as unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor or other lower level with or without an injury), are the leading cause of preventable injury in Canada and can be quite serious, especially for young children and older...
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The Ten Day Notice Rule – Accidents on Public Property
17/11/17Last week, we talked about what to do if you are injured in a slip and fall accident. This post looks specifically at slip and falls, and other accidents on public property and sidewalks, which must be reported to the...
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What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
10/11/17As the temperature drops below zero, ice and snow can lead to serious slip and fall accidents. Last winter, we offered some tips for avoiding dangerous slips and falls, but if it happens, here are some important tips to protect...
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Case Commentary – Claims Against Landlords for Injuries in Rental Units
9/06/17A recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that claims against landlords for serious personal injuries fall under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Superior Court, and that there is a two year limitation period for plaintiffs to begin these types of...
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Protect Yourself to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents
16/03/17Toronto winters can last for months, and accumulated ice and snow can cause dangerous conditions on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. Storms and bad weather conditions bring an increased risk of suffering a slip and fall accident, so make sure...
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