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Balancing Public Service & Private Office
#AskStevenWilder The honour of being a lawyer and a politician is indeed a great one. However, it is not without its share of unique challenges and constant need to strike the right balance between the two roles. Many politicians were lawyers prior to entering politics. Once they decide to go into politics, they must put…
Taking Notice of Notice Periods!
#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon When you sustain injuries, you may be obligated to notify the responsible party of your intention to sue them for compensation. Giving notice to another party alerts them to the fact that you’ve been injured, and intend to hold them responsible. Notice periods are often very short. You may be unaware that in the…
Claiming for Income Replacement Benefits – What You Need to Know
#AskTaniaFleming The Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) is for people who have been employed prior to being injured in an accident. The IRB is designed to provide payments every two weeks to partially replace a loss of income. Tania Fleming provides more information on qualifications, requirements and benefits compensation: Disability Test Up to 104 weeks, the…
Dog Bites with Zev Bergman
#askzevbergman Interestingly, there is specific legislation in Ontario which governs dog ownership. The Dog Owner’s Liability Act sets out that the owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a dog bite or attack on another person or domestic animal. It is important to know that pursuant to the law of Ontario, the…
Property Maintenance with Robert Gabor
#askrobertgabor Living in a large urban centre, I encounter no shortage of hazards on a regular basis as I engage in my travels around town. Having spent over 20 years representing victims of accidents caused by poorly maintained properties, I find myself acutely aware of the many common defects we all come across as we…
Strange Laws with Sandra Zisckind
#asksandrazisckind According to All That is Interesting, here is a sample of crazy and interesting laws out there still on the books. In Saudi Arabia, it is illegal for women to drive.In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife’s birthday.In France it is illegal to name a pig after Napolean Bonaparte.In Milan, it is illegal…
Distracted Driving with Isaac Zisckind
#askisaaczisckind The new distracted driving laws in Ontario were put in place to ensure that drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Research shows that drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to be in a collision. What is distracted driving? It is operating a handheld device or entertainment…
Winter Driving with Jeremy Diamond
#askjeremydiamond Q. Why is winter driving different than driving the rest of the year? A. In the winter the indeterminate weather makes our road unpredictable. They are wet, cold and slippery. Sometimes it will appear as though the road is clear and then you hit black ice. The roads in the winter are certainly unpredictable,…
Are you ready for 2016?
Starting January 1st, 2016, many Ontario residents will be impacted by new laws and amendments. Sandra Zisckind, Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, takes a look at some of these changes and how they may impact you. Motorists and Cyclists at Crosswalks and School Crossings Most notably, the Ontario government has set out new requirements for…
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