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Staying Safe While Camping This Summer
#AskRobertGabor Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and countless streams and rivers with more than 70 million hectares of the province classified as forest. Its natural resources, including more than 9 million hectares dedicated as parkland, make it a popular destination for campers. Whether you are a seasoned camper or someone taking the family camping for the…
Falls Are No Joking Matter for Older Adults
#AskStevenWilder Television and movies frequently use scenes with someone falling to generate laughter, but for the more than 650,000 Canadians who visited hospital emergency departments last year for injuries they suffered in an unintentional fall, falling down was nothing to laugh about. Falls represent the leading cause of injuries suffered by older adults, those 65 years of age…
When An Accident Victim Is Also Negligent
#AskMichaelBlois Whether it’s a customer slipping on a wet floor in a grocery store or two of the more than 9 million registered motor vehicles in Ontario crashing into each other, there are accidents happening all the time. When an accident is caused by someone’s negligence, a victim suffering a physical injury could have a claim for…
Staying Safe When Riding a Motorcycle
#AskCoryRubin Motorcycles are a popular form of recreation and transportation throughout Canada. They are fun to ride and are fuel efficient to help their owners save money. There are more than 600,000 motorcycles registered across the country with about 30 percent of them registered in Ontario. A study of deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents…
Tips for Making This Canada Day a Safe One
#AskJeremyDiamond Canada Day is a festive time throughout the country as Canadians celebrate their heritage. Whether your celebration involves fireworks, a drive to a mountain lake, a trip across town or a backyard pool party, keeping yourself and others safe should be your number one priority. Here are a few tips to you can follow…
Protecting Yourself From Mortgage Fraud
#AskIsaacZisckind You might think the process is safe because of the documentation required to establish ownership of the property and title insurance to verify the legitimacy of the transaction, but a recent news story about the arrest of four people for committing mortgage fraud illustrates the dangers to homeowners and lending institutions. In fact, mortgage fraud has…
Police Target Street Racing in Wake of Speed-Related Deaths
#AskSimonDiamond Law enforcement personnel from across Ontario are coming together to make roadways throughout the province safer this summer by combining their resources to eliminate street racing by stepping up enforcement of the law prohibiting it. Before the campaign began, Ontario Provincial Police had already stepped up enforcement efforts in the wake of 21 speed-related deaths in…
Who Is Liable When Nursing Home Abuse Occurs?
#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon The nursing home facilities people trust to provide house and care for senior family members who can no longer live on their own generally do an excellent job. The CBC reports that some nursing homes are not only failing to provide the level of care their residents are entitled to receive, but some of…
Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Lawyer When Purchasing a Home
#AskJoshuaHimel A home is more than just a place to live. For most families, it represents a dream come true. Years of financial sacrifices to save enough money for a down payment seemed worth it in order to provide your family with a place to live and grow for many years to come. It is probably the…
Keep Your Children Safe: What You Need To Know About Daycare Liability
#AskDarrylSinger The rise in the number of families with both parents pursuing careers outside the home has increased the need for child care services. Whether provided by a relative or a daycare facility, at least half of families in Canada make use of some form of child care for their children. Licensed daycare facilities are subject to…

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