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  • 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…
  • Monday, 24 November 2014
A Dangerous Year for Older Pedestrians
Recently, an elderly pedestrian was struck down on a congested street after tripping over a black, Velcro-closed shoe. The senior citizen, hit in the head of Richmond Hill during rush hour, was fortunate that he survived. Unfortunately, four other elderly pedestrians have not had the same luck on York Region roads this year. As our communities…
  • Tuesday, 18 November 2014
City of Toronto Identifies Worst Intersections for Cyclists & Drivers
The City of Toronto recently released an updated list of the most dangerous intersections for cyclists and drivers. The list is based on collision and accident data collected over the past 4 years. While many cycling related accidents go unreported, the information remains as a warning to proceed with caution when navigating through intersections. Unsurprising,…
  • Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Operation “Move Over”: Police launch blitz ahead of winter
In an effort to keep emergency workers safe, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are prompting motorists to slow down and move over when they see a stopped emergency vehicle. In addition to the OPP, police forces, fire services and EMS in the Durham region, will be reminding drivers in a two-day awareness campaign dubbed โ€œOperation Move…
  • Wednesday, 05 November 2014
Another 6 pedestrians hit on Toronto streets
It was a sad day for Toronto and its residents. In a span of only a few hours (between 4:40 and 6:30 pm), five pedestrians were hurt after being struck by vehicles. A sixth pedestrian was struck early Wednesday morning. One of those struck include a 70-year-old woman who unfortunately suffered injuries to the head…

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