What Are the Requirements for a Booster Seat in Ontario?

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires that children between the weights of 18 kg and 36 kg who are less than 145 cm tall and under age 8 use a booster seat in the car. Make sure you have purchased one for your child.

Do You Need a Carseat in a Taxi in Ontario?

It’s a good idea to pick the right car seat for your child and take it with you while traveling. While you can have your child ride in the back of a taxi without a carseat, it can be unsafe to do so.

What Are the Requirements for a Booster Seat in Ontario?

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires that children between the weights of 18 kg and 36 kg who are less than 145 cm tall and under age 8 use a booster seat in the car. Make sure you have purchased one for your child.

Do You Need a Carseat in a Taxi in Ontario?

It’s a good idea to pick the right car seat for your child and take it with you while traveling. While you can have your child ride in the back of a taxi without a carseat, it can be unsafe to do so.

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Friday, 09 June 2017

Understanding the Auto Accident Claims Process in Ontario

#AskCoryRubin The shock caused by breaking glass and twisting metal as two motor vehicles collide can make it difficult to think clearly and make decisions. If there are injuries or property damage, a claim must be filed with your insurance company. Here are some tips to help you through the auto accident claims process following…

Wednesday, 07 June 2017

4 Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Deny Claims, and What to Do About Them

#AskKevinButler Whether you or a loved one are injured in a slip-and-fall on someone’s property, in a car accident or attacked by your neighbour’s dog, you will have to deal with insurance company investigators and claims adjusters to be compensated. Chances are the person you speak to at the insurance company about your claim will…

Friday, 02 June 2017

Right of Way Rules for Designated Bike Lanes

#AskIsaacZisckind According to the most recently completed National Household Survey, almost 202,000 people said they used a bicycle to commute to work. Weather conditions and the distance individuals must travel to get to their jobs makes bicycle travel more popular within the downtown area of cities more popular than in outlining areas. The introduction of designated bicycle lanes…

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury and Malpractice Cases

#AskRobertGabor Recovering compensation for the losses you suffer at the hands of a negligent party frequently ends up in a courtroom with your lawyer having to prove how an accident or incident occurred. Besides using eyewitnesses, police reports and other documentary evidence to prove the facts and circumstances of your claim, your lawyer might call…

Monday, 29 May 2017

Ontario Good Samaritan Laws and Doctor Liability

#AskStevenWilder If you are not feeling well and go to a doctor, the law recognizes a standard of care your doctor must meet in providing services to you. Doctors whose actions fall below that standard of care could be liable for injuries suffered by a patient. The level of competency required of physicians and the…

Friday, 26 May 2017

You Know It Hurts: Proving the Existence of Pain in Court

#AskMichaelBlois Recovering damages from a negligent party is a two-stage battle. First, your lawyer must present evidence proving the other party was negligent and the negligence caused you to suffer an injury. The second stage is proving the existence of your injuries. Proving the existence of a broken bone or a laceration and scarring are…

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Prevent Boating Accidents with these 8 Tips

#AskSandraZisckind Whether using canoes, sailboats, kayaks or powered boats, people throughout Ontario and other parts of Canada have taken to the waters to make boating a popular recreational activity. A study released by the Canadian Red Crossattributes 40 percent of drowning deaths to be related to boating activities. One of the recommendations in the Red Cross…

Monday, 22 May 2017

A Guide to Avoiding Road Rage and What to do if You Are a Victim

Summer brings with it hot weather, vacation getaways and heated confrontations as travelers take to highways and thoroughfares throughout Ontario. Eighty percent of Canadian drivers admitted to exhibiting some of the telltale signs of road rage, such as aggressive driving, shouting, using profanity and displaying obscene gestures. Knowing what to do if you become the victim of…

Friday, 19 May 2017

Avoid Injury This Victoria Day by Practising Fireworks Safety

If you plan to celebrate Victoria Day this year by treating your friends and family to a dazzling fireworks display, you should take a few minutes to learn about the laws and the safety practises to keep you out of trouble and free from injuries. Cities and municipalities across Canada have their own by-laws regulating…

Wednesday, 17 May 2017

The Importance of Wearing a Lifejacket While Boating on Ontario Waterways

#AskDanielDiamond Ontario has more than 400,000 lakes, streams and rivers offering boaters countless hours of pleasure. The enjoyment of being on the water comes to a quick end when someone falls overboard. According to the Canadian Red Cross, drowning accidents claim the lives of about 525 Canadians annually, but 90 percent of drownings occurring on the…

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