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  • Wednesday, 23 March 2016
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…
  • Thursday, 17 March 2016
Strange Laws with Sandra Zisckind
#asksandrazisckind According toย 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 wifeโ€™s birthday.In France it is illegal to name a pig after Napolean Bonaparte.In Milan, it is illegal…
  • 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…

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