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Ontario’s government leaves most injured forgotten
I, Sandra Zisckind, have been very vocal about cuts in accident benefits over the past 5 years. Beginning in 2010, the Liberal government cut the no-fault medical coverage available by approximately 97% for car accident injury victims. The Ontario government has been turning its back on society’s most injured in favour of big business and…
Be careful: Ontario’s winter roads ‘less safe’ since privatization
In an effort to reduce costs, the Ontario government privatized and contracted out winter road maintenance. However, a report by the Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk, found that contracting out winter road maintenance led to longer clearing times and more dangerous roads. “In the past, highways were cleared much faster,” the auditor told reporters Wednesday, noting…
Sandra Zisckind Joins The Todd Shapiro Show to Discuss Legal Issues
Sandra Zisckind of Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers joins The Todd Shapiro Show to discuss the latest in the world of law, including: Trauma Season – the spring months are when the worst accidents occur due to speeding, drinking and driving and an increase in time spent on the road. The majority of cases…
Ontario Considers Increasing the Car Accident Collision Reporting Threshold
As costs around us keep on increasing, the provincial government of Ontario is looking at raising the threshold for auto collision reporting to keep up with inflation and rising costs of auto repairs. This applies to fender-benders and rear-enders where no personal injuries occurred. Currently, if you have been involved in a minor car accident, the…
Are You Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance?
According to an article published in The Toronto Star, drivers in Ontario were overcharged to the tune of $3 billion for auto insurance over the past decade. That worked out to an average of $100 to $120 per family in 2013, a study for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association shows. This comes after a highly profitable…
Keeping Your Pets Safe While Travelling
Now that spring is here, it’s time to start planning those summer road trips. If you’re like me, not only do you have to plan your vacation around your children, you also need to think about your pets. Many families will try to find a pet sitter and avoid bringing their pets on a trip…
Lowering Your Car Insurance Can Have Devastating Results
Get ready to pick your jaw off the floor. I am a personal injury lawyer who is encouraging you to spend more money on insurance coverage. It may seem strange given that I spend my days fighting against these very companies on behalf of injured plaintiffs. Let me explain why. Most people in Ontario have…
The City of London looks to reduce speed limits
I recently discussed a proposal by Queen’s Park to lower speed limits in cities and towns. The proposal is expected to improve safety in Ontario for pedestrians and drivers and reduce the number of car accidents and injuries. The province is considering reducing the speed limit on all residential streets from 50 to 40 km/hour. In…
Navigating the summer roads in Ontario
Now that spring is upon is, and only a few degrees below 0, it’s time to consider some important facts to stay safe this summer. It’s often thought that car accidents and injuries are associated with winter driving conditions brought on by poor visibility and slippery conditions. However, the most severe injuries are caused by…
Corey Sax discusses the inappropriate tweet about Maple Leafs’ Joffrey Lupul
AM 980’s Craig Needles and Corey Sax from Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers discussed the controversy surrounding TSN’s mistake on NHL trade deadline day by accidentally broadcasting an inappropriate tweet that impacted Joffrey Lupul (Toronto Maple Leafs), Dion Phaneuf (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Dion Phaneuf’s wife Elisha Cuthbert. Craig Needles: When something awful or…
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