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  • Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Distracted Driving with Isaac Zisckind
#askisaaczisckind The newย distracted drivingย 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…
  • Tuesday, 01 March 2016
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.ย  They are wet, cold and slippery.ย  Sometimes it will appear as though the road is clear and then you hit black ice.ย  The roads in the winter are certainly unpredictable,…
  • Sunday, 28 February 2016
Are liability waivers enforceable?
  • Tuesday, 05 January 2016
Are you ready for 2016?
Starting January 1st, 2016, many Ontario residents will be impacted by new laws and amendments. Sandra Zisckind,ย 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…
  • Thursday, 19 November 2015
Homeowners Liability During the Holiday Season
Sandra Zisckind goes on air with AM640โ€™s John Oakley to discuss drunk driving, slip and falls, homeowners liability, city claims, and insurance coverage during the holiday season. Click play to listen to the clip or you can read the transcript below: John Oakley: We are entering into a high risk season for injuries, in what…
  • Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Ensure a safe and spooky Halloween
The crunching of crisp fall leaves and the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes means we are on the cusp of one of my favourite celebrations: Halloween. In my line of work I have learned that safety is paramount. This Halloween, try to stay away from high-traffic streets with a lot of vehicles passing through. Wear…
  • Thursday, 01 October 2015
‘Rowan’s Law’ for concussion education to be tabled in Ontario this fall
There has been a lot of focus on sports concussions in recent years. Attention was first brought to the long-term severity of sports concussions when a judge approved a potential $1 billion settlement to resolve NFL concussions which projects 6,000 retired players to suffer from Alzheimerโ€™s disease or moderate dementia someday. Most recently, the death…
  • Monday, 21 September 2015
New Ontario Road Safety Rules Come Into Effect
On September 1, 2015, new rules are in place to help protect Ontarioโ€™s drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Some of the changes include tougher penalties for distracted drivers (i.e. using a cell phone while driving), greater protection for cyclists, measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children travelling by school bus. These amendments…
  • Tuesday, 08 September 2015
Intact working on Uber ride-share insurance
Isaac Zisckind, Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, was recently featured in several press outlets discussing personal auto insurance coverage for UberX drivers. The firm is currently representing Taqfiqul Alam after his car accident in Toronto while driving for the ride-sharing platform UberX. Uber and Intact Financial Corp. recently partnered to provide Canadaโ€™s 1st ride-sharing insurance policy. While…
  • Thursday, 30 July 2015
Tips on Avoiding Distracted Driving
According to theย National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80% of collisions and 65% of near crashes have some form of driver inattention as contributing factors. As a result, Ontario is increasing fines and penalties for distracted drivers. Seeย hereย for the recent changes and how drivers will be impacted. Sandra Zisckindย of Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers provides…

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