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  • Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Flying a Drone?
#AskKevinButler If your business is using a drone for commercial purposes, youโ€™re in good company. However, itโ€™s important for you to know that your traditional business liability policy will not cover any claims related to the drone or your use of the drone for commercial purposes. Your Business Liability Policy Has an Aviation Exclusion General…
  • Monday, 20 March 2017
School Bus Travel Safety
#AskJoshuaHimel With approximately 825,000 children riding the bus to and from school every day, parents should be very grateful that the Ontario School Bus Association takes extra precautions to make sure that accidents are very rare on school buses and very rarely fatal. Transport Canada says that school buses are one of the safest modes…
  • Friday, 17 March 2017
A Guide to Safe Farming Practices
#AskMichaelBlois Canadian Agricultural Safety Weekย (CASW) is the third week in March each year.ย  This year, CASW begins on March 12 and continues through March 18.ย  The focus of CASW this year is โ€œBe An AgSafe Family.โ€ The campaignโ€™s goal is to reduce the number of farming injuries by promoting safe farming practices. Many Canadians would…
  • Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Can Head Injuries Increase Risk For Some Diseases?
#AskStevenWilder In a recentย press releaseย from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), UCLA scientists announce they have found a link between head injuries and an increased risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders. This important discovery could help researchers identify new ways to fight disease. Researchers identified what they termed as โ€œmaster genesโ€ that are…
  • Monday, 13 March 2017
The Dangers Associated with Youth Ice Hockey
#AskRobertGabor Itโ€™s no secret that Canadians young and old love hockey. In fact, there are over 4.5 million Canadians that participate in the sport in one way or another, and it is easily the most popular sport of its season for children. Its popularity isnโ€™t static eitherโ€”itโ€™s steadily rising as more girls and young women…
  • Thursday, 09 March 2017
Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving
#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon Drowsiness is a major contributing factor resulting in injury and fatality in motor vehicle accidents according to recent studies. Drowsy driving can be caused by the impairment of intoxicated drivers, but can also be a problem for those drivers that are simply tired and sleepy. Studies show that collisions involving drowsy drivers occur most…
  • Thursday, 23 February 2017
A Guide to Understanding Ontario Wrongful Death Claims
The loss of a family member or loved one is a painful and emotionally devastating event. The emotional pain is often accompanied by financial hardship when the deceased contributed financially to the support of the family. In most instances, losing a loved one does not result in family members having the right to seek compensation…
  • Monday, 20 February 2017
Steps to Take to Prepare for a Safe Snowmobile Outing
#AskDanielDiamond According to the Ontario Provincial Police, there have already been seven fatal snowmobile-related accidents since the start of this season. Although snowmobiling can be a dangerous activity, it can also create a safe, enjoyable activity for the family if the proper precautions and laws are followed. Essential checks before you go out There are…
  • Thursday, 16 February 2017
Personal Injury Claims in Private Vacation Rentals
#AskZevBergman We’ve all seen the advertisements from HomeAway or Airbnb. People from around the world offering their homes, or a room in their home, for a vacation with all the amenities of home. A search for a vacation home rental in Canada will bring up thousands of options. But offering your home to a stranger,…
  • Monday, 13 February 2017
Winter Driving Tips for a Safer Trip
#AskCoreySax Driving during winter in freezing temperatures can make for a scary task, but driving while the roads are covered in ice or snow can be especially daunting. However, there are many preparations and precautions drivers can take before they hit the road and while they are out and about. Can your trip be delayed?…

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