#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 ...
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#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 ...
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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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Winter can be a huge headache for homeowners. Isaac Zisckind provides some helpful tips to keep safe this holiday season. 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 the Occupiers Liability Act are quite substantial. If an individual suffers a personal injury, such as a slip and fall, due to a homeowner’s failure to attend to their icy or snowy walkway, they can be at risk of a lawsuit. It is important to note that the term “occupier” also extends to tenants of ...
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