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  • Tuesday, 02 October 2018
Marijuana legalization and workplace safety
#AskJoshuaHimel The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in Canada has created safety concerns in many activities of everyday life, including driving and work. Use of marijuana when prescribed by a physician has been legal for two decades, but the increased number of people using marijuana following legalization of the drug for recreational use could…
  • Thursday, 27 September 2018
Tips for pedestrians to remain safe when on the street
#AskDarrylSinger Pedestrians must share the streets and roadways in Toronto and other communities in Ontario with cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles posing a risk of injury or death when accidents occur. The number ofย pedestriansย killed this year by motor vehicles is on pace to exceed deaths occurring in previous years. Protecting yourself from being injured…
  • Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Fall safe driving tips
#AskDanielDiamond Motorists that are taking to the roads with their families to view the spectacular array of fall foliage colours need to exercise caution. Almost 36,000 motor vehicleย collisionsย occur each year on Ontario roads in which someone is either killed or injured. Fall driving presents challenges, including earlier sunsets, more vehicles on the roads and changing…
  • Thursday, 20 September 2018
What you need to know about concussions
#AskPatrycjaMajchrowicz A common misconception is that a loss of consciousness is one of the signs of a serious head injury affecting the brain. In fact, you could strike your head on the interior of your car during an accident, remain conscious, and still suffer an injury to your brain causing serious physical and emotional impairment.…
  • Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Recreational marijuana legalization and car accident liability
#AskNastassiaIvanova Recreation use of marijuana is scheduled to become legal throughout Canada. The federal government will oversee production while each of theย provincesย shall control and regulate sales to consumers. Ontario has elected to allow merchants to go ahead with online sales beginning this fall, but it hasย delayedย retail sales in stores until the spring to enact additional…
  • Thursday, 13 September 2018
What damages are recoverable in a personal injury claim
#AskCoreySax Whether you are injured in a car crash or by slipping and falling on debris left on the floor while shopping at your local grocery store, you could have the right to recover damages as compensation for your injuries. Protecting and enforcing your right to be compensated starts by having a clear understanding of…
  • Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Who is responsible in a weather-related car crash?
#AskTaniaFleming Heavy rainfall, snow and ice are only a few of the weather hazards experienced by Ontario motorists. Poor visibility or dangerous road conditions are no excuse when vehicles collide and cause property damage or personal injuries. The weather might be a convenient excuse, but the law places the responsibility for avoiding accidents on drivers.…
  • Thursday, 06 September 2018
What To Do When Contaminated Food Makes You Sick
#AskRichardChang Whether cooking dinner for the family, going out to your favourite restaurant or grabbing something to eat at a local festival, the food you eat can make you sick unless it is properly stored, handled and cooked. Particularly during warm weather in the summer and early fall, foodborne illnesses are common. It is estimated…
  • Tuesday, 04 September 2018
Obtaining compensation for a doctorโ€™s negligence
#AskZevBergman The relationship between a patient and a doctor is built on trust. You trust the doctor treating you to do so with the utmost skill and to not make a mistake. Mistakes, however, do happen and patients suffer the consequences. It is estimated thatย 70,000ย individuals a year suffer what should otherwise be a preventable injury…
  • Thursday, 30 August 2018
Staying Safe When Bicycle Riding in Ontario
#AskTJGogna Summer and early fall offer ideal conditions for bicycle riding for adults and children, but bicycle riders need to be aware of the risks associated with sharing the road with motor vehicles, pedestrians and other bicycle riders. According to a study of fatal bicycle accidents in Ontario, 87 percent of the victims were men…

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