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  • Monday, 05 January 2015
Be Nice and Clear Your Ice
As warned by Environment Canada in a special weather statement, Barrie and other parts of Ontario were hit by snow and ice over the weekend. Sandra Zisckind spoke with Dan Blakeley of Rock 95 / KoolFM to discuss snow removal and homeowner responsibility under the Occupiersโ€™ Liability Act. According to Sandra Zisckind, Diamond & Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, homeowners…
  • Friday, 02 January 2015
Preparing for a Winter Storm
Just as many are coming back from their holiday vacations, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement that warns Southern Ontario residents to brace for a significant winter storm this weekend.  It is expected to impact parts of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Sandra Zisckind, Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, provides some tips to prepare…
  • Wednesday, 31 December 2014
New Year, New Laws
New Year, New Laws The new year brings new laws.  Starting January 1st, 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. Amendments to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (the Act) prohibit…
  • Friday, 12 December 2014
Sandra Zisckind Provides 8 Driving Tips to Help Stay Safe this Winter
As the first major snowfall hits the GTA, it is important to be extra careful when navigating the roads. Toronto police estimate that there will be a collision every three minutes across the city, with more than 140 collisions since 5 a.m. As Environment Canada predicts the GTA will see approximately 15-20 cm of snowfall by end of today,…
  • Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Uber Insurance Problems: Ride at Your Own Risk
Uber is a ridesharing app that connects people with drivers in minutes. The company has been in the middle of countless legal showdowns across the world as it aims to disrupt the entrenched taxi industry.  There remains a debate around the need for regulation and safety vs. reducing consumer prices. One of the main concerns…
  • Thursday, 04 December 2014
Homeowner Liability: Why You Should be Shovelling This Winter
Winter can be a huge headache for homeowners.ย Isaac Zisckindย provides some helpful tips to keep safe this holiday season.ย  There is nothing more irritating than getting up early on a workday to salt and clear overnight snow when you have a handful of other responsibilities. However, homeowner responsibilities under theย Occupiers Liability Actย are quite substantial. If an…
  • Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Tips on Avoiding Liability at Your Holiday Party
The Holidays can be a great time to re-connect with friends, colleagues and business associates outside the flurry of business activity we all tend to get lost in. If you are an employer, it is crucial to be cognizant of the increased liability you may be subject to as the host including your employeeโ€™s actions.…
  • Tuesday, 02 December 2014
New Auto Insurance Legislation: How Does it Impact You?
On November 20, 2014, Ontario passed the โ€œFighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014 (Act).โ€ According to the Ontario Ministry of Finance, โ€œ[The intended aim of this Act is to] help the provincial government fight fraud and abuse, reduce costs and uncertainty in the auto insurance system and protect more than nine million licensed…
  • Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Understanding the Insurance Claims Process
Isaac Zisckind, Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, discusses the importance of navigating and understanding the nuances of the auto insurance claims process. Getting injured in aย car accidentย can be a very traumatic experience. Dealing with the sudden pain, or even pain that only begins to affect you a few days later can debilitate your way…
  • Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Sandra Zisckind discusses Holiday Liability
Sandra Zisckind,ย Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, gives some entertaining tips and teaches us all about the realities of holiday liability, on Z103.5. When hosting a party, are you responsible if a guest drinks and drives? Now the supreme court of Canada has stated, unequivocally, that if you host a part at your house and…

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