#AskStevenWilder Broken bones, lacerations, burns and other forms of personal injuries people suffer as a result of a car accident, a slip and fall, or a dangerous product can be readily identified. Some injuries that cannot be seen during an examination and do not appear on an X-ray or MRI may cause a person to experience debilitating pain. If another party’s negligent or reckless conduct causes you to be injured and experience chronic pain, proving its existence to recover compensation from the responsible party can be a challenge that personal injury lawyers must meet. What is chronic pain? The Workplace ...
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#AskStevenWilder Researchers studying Ontario accidents involving a motor vehicle hitting a bicycle from the rear found that 43 percent of those collisions resulting in the death of the cyclist. The increased use of bicycles by adults for exercise and as an inexpensive method for commuting to work and avoiding rush hour traffic is reflected in the fact the study found that 87 percent of the cyclists killed in accidents with cars and other vehicles were adults and 64 percent of the collisions occurred during daylight hours. There are precautions drivers and cyclists can take to avoid accidents or lessen the severity of ...
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#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 and older, in Ontario. The three most common types of falls for older adults are falling on stairs, slipping and tripping, and falling from furniture. Recognizing the risks and takes steps to prevent them could reduce accidents and injuries. Why older adults are at risk The aging ...
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#AskStevenWilder The warmer daytime temperatures and the disappearance of snow of ice from the streets and sidewalks are sure signs that spring has arrived in Ontario. More cars and other vehicles take to the roads as individuals and families travel to parks, lakes and other recreation areas to enjoy the change of seasons, but accidents can occur as motorists must share the roads with more motorcyclists, joggers, children at play and bicyclists than might have been out during the long, cold winter. Drivers and others using the roads, streets and highways can reduce the risk of accidents and injuries by following ...
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#AskStevenWilder Tobogganing is a popular way to have some outdoor fun and take advantage of the long, snowy winters that are common in Ontario, Canada. The equipment needed to participate is not that expensive and hillsides offering the perfect conditions for the sport are usually only a short drive away or within walking distance. Tobogganing is an activity that all members of the family can enjoy, but the risk of injuries has led some local governments to impose restrictions with hefty fines for individuals choosing to violate them. Minimizing the risks and ensuring safe tobogganing is not that difficult to accomplish. Safety ...
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#AskStevenWilder It’s a fact of life throughout Ontario that winter brings snow and lots of it. Shovelling the icy substance from the sidewalks in front of your home or business might not be the most pleasant way to spend a part of your day, but not doing it could make you responsible if someone is injured while walking on it. Shovelling snow is mandatory in some places You might not see the connection between the law and moving snow off your sidewalk, but it turns out that shovelling snow is more than just something you do to get to your ...
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#AskStevenWilder The popularity of bicycle riding has gotten a tremendous boost in Ontario. Joining the ranks of people using their bikes for exercise and recreation is a growing trend among commuters to forego traditional forms of transportation in favor of riding a bike to work. The onset of wintry weather does not mean riders must give up their daily routine as long as they follow a few precautions to make winter cycling safe. Wear layers of clothing As you head out the door, probably the first thing you will notice is the cold, which is perfectly normal. Your body is going to ...
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#AskStevenWilder School teachers and administrators have a difficult job looking out for the safety of the child parents entrust to them each and every day. When accidents happen and a child is seriously injured the primary concern for parents is their child’s wellbeing. Later, after the child receives the medical care and attention needed, concerns arise about what action can be taken and who is liable. Negligence and injuries suffered at school As a general rule, someone suffering an injury is entitled to receive compensation from another party whose negligence was the cause of the accident. This same principle holds ...
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#AskStevenWilder Whether you are a driver, passenger or pedestrian injured in a car accident in Ontario, you are entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits regardless of who was at fault in causing the accident. The Car Accident Claim Filing Process Filing a claim for accident benefits begins by notifying your insurance broker, agent or claims representative and completing an application for benefits. You could be asked by your insurance company to participate in an examination under oath as part of their investigation of your claim. Statutory Accident Benefits claims and cooperating with the insurer Statutory Accident Benefits payable to someone injured or killed ...
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#AskStevenWilder If you have been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or other mishap caused by the negligent, careless or reckless conduct of another party, you should not delay in speaking to a personal injury lawyer. In Ontario, the Limitations Act specifies the time limits for filing lawsuits. If your lawsuit for compensation is started after the time limit has expired, it will be dismissed by the court and your right to recover damages lost forever. Basic principles of limitation periods Limitation periods, also known as the statute of limitations, can be tricky to understand and to ...
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