#AskDarrylSinger It’s summer, and millions of people will take to the roads to enjoy the many vacation spots throughout Ontario. Cars, motor homes and other vehicles carrying vacationers to their destinations only add to the likelihood that you could be involved in a car accident. There are millions of articles on the internet explaining what you should do following a car accident, but it is equally important to know what not to do. The following tips about what not to say and do following an accident could protect at the crash site while protecting your rights to make a claim ...
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#AskDarrylSinger When you suffer a personal injury because another person was negligent or careless, you could be entitled to be compensated for medical expenses, lost earnings and other damages that you incurred by filing a claim for compensation. Your lawyer may recommend the filing of a lawsuit against the party responsible for causing your injuries in order to recover damages for your pain and suffering. The lawsuit process may appear to be complex and confusing, so here is a brief overview to give you a better understanding of it. Gathering the evidence to support the claim for damages Witnesses, medical ...
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#AskDarrylSinger Families spend a great deal of time planning their annual summer vacation. However, when you consider how much time most Ontario families will spend entertaining family and friends in the homes and backyards this summer, the time you spend now ensuring your home is prepared for members of your family and invited guests to relax and safely enjoy activities together. Fire safety in the home and backyard You took a big step toward protecting the occupants of your home by installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, but they cannot function properly unless you periodically change the batteries. Don’t wait ...
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#AskDarrylSinger A minor injury, such as a sprain or strain suffered in an automobile accident, can result in a medical condition producing such intense pain that victims are unable to get out of bed. Complex regional pain syndrome affects more than 9,000 Canadians each year with almost half of the new cases arising in Ontario. Although it was first discovered by a doctor in the mid-1800s, doctors do not have a test they can use to diagnose the condition in a patient, and no particular treatment plan has proven effective in relieving the suffering of all patients. While some patients ...
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#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 of pedestrians killed this year by motor vehicles is on pace to exceed deaths occurring in previous years. Protecting yourself from being injured requires an understanding of the risks faced by pedestrians as well as the responsibility imposed upon them to avoid conduct that could increase their risk of suffering an injury in a collision with a motor vehicle. Vulnerable road users By referring to them as “vulnerable ...
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#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 inspections and standards under Ontario law and regulations, but not all daycare providers are required to be licensed. While most children in daycare receive proper treatment, reports of children being injured or killed in incidents at daycare prompts questions about the extent of daycare liability an injury ...
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