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Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case

#AskIsaacZisckind It might seem a bit confusing to have your Ontario personal injury lawyer discussing the evidence needed to prove negligence and the extent of your injuries in court. You might think it’s clear what happened, but you have the burden of proving it to the impartial judge who will award you compensation. As the plaintiff, the legal term for the person filing a civil lawsuit, you have the burden of proof in a personal injury case to produce evidence showing your injuries were caused by the negligence of another party. Burden of proof in a civil case As the ... Read more

How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

#AskKevinButler The widespread belief that social media has become a part of everyday life is backed by statistics showing 3.4 billion people using social media around the world. Closer to home, almost 89 percent of the population of Canada uses the internet, and 64 percent of them have accounts on at least one social media platform. Ontario has the distinction of being the most connected province with 67 percent of its population on one or more social media platforms. The popularity of social media has a dark side when your posts are used against you in court. Social media posts become evidence ... Read more