#AskMeenaSaini Dogs seem to be everywhere if you travel around Ontario. Many restaurants now allow dogs to accompany their owners at outdoor dining areas. Taking Fido with you everywhere you go might be popular, but there are risks particularly when your dog is not a welcome visitor and must be left unattended in the car. Humane societies across the country respond to calls for assistance from people concerned about dogs left in parked vehicles. Endangering a dog by leaving it in a parked car is a violation of Ontario law. Parked cars pose a danger to your dog As a ...
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#AskScottTottle Motor vehicle accidents happen suddenly and usually without warning. They are frequently violent events that can cause serious physical injuries. If you are an Ontario resident travelling far from home, the levels of anxiety and confusion increase as you are left wondering what to do next and who to turn to for help. A call to your insurance company might only add to your stress level when you learn your insurance coverage might not apply to an out-of-province motor vehicle accident. The following information should be helpful to answer your questions and ease your concerns about receiving compensation for ...
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#AskSimonDiamond Car accident victims who suffer serious injuries and are unable to work are entitled to compensation from the party whose negligent conduct caused the accident to occur. Medical treatment, rehabilitation and physical therapy, diagnostic testing and other expenses you incur add to the stress of being unable to earn a living while recovering from an accident. A personal injury lawyer can help you to recover the compensation you deserve, but few people injured in an accident have the financial ability to pay the fees a competent lawyer charges for his or her services. There is, however, a solution that ...
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#AskDanielDiamond Whether you live an active lifestyle by participating in sports and outdoor activities or spend your leisure time sitting in the comfort of your home reading a book, a severe pain in your shoulder or arm should not be ignored. It could be a sign that you have suffered a brachial plexus injury. If left untreated, the result could be numbness and a loss of sensation in the affected area leading to even more serious complications. Injuries to the brachial plexus occur under a variety of circumstances, include participation in sports, accidents and even from the trauma of the ...
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#AskZevBergman Acquired brain injury is not something you hear or read about, but it afflicts more than 1.5 million people in Canada. Half of the 160,000 brain injuries suffered each year are the result of motor vehicle accidents and falls. ABI is responsible more disabilities in children and adults than any other cause. Preventing brain injuries requires an understanding of how occur and the extent of the damage they can cause. What is acquired brain injury? An acquired brain injury is defined as any damage to the brain occurring after birth and not the result of a congenital or a ...
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#AskKevinButler When a car crash, defective product, slip and fall, medical malpractice or incident caused by another party’s reckless, negligent or careless conduct causes you to be injured, how to choose a personal injury lawyer may seem to be a daunting task. Advertising for personal injury lawyers may seem to be everywhere you turn, including billboards, TV, radio and on the internet. Once word gets out that you were injured, expect to be barraged with recommendations from relatives, friends and co-workers. Choosing a lawyer capable of representing you in your claim for compensation is a serious matter that could affect ...
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#AskMichaelBlois Ontario offers its residents and visitors countless scenic trails suitable for hiking and off-road cycling no matter what level of experience or ability a person might possess. Chances are that being injured in an accident is the last thing on your mind as you set out for a day of fun and exercise, but accidents and injuries do occur. The law in Ontario offers land owners and occupiers protection against claims made by individuals injured in recreational areas, but the protection is not absolute. If you are injured while hiking or biking on a trail, you could be entitled ...
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#AskRobertGabor Transport trucks contribute to the nation’s economic wellbeing by moving products and raw materials throughout Canada and across the border to and from the United States. The reliance on trucks brings with it an increase in transport truck accidents. According to data compiled by the Ontario Provincial Police, there were a record number of highway collisions and fatalities in the province with 55 deaths in 7,674 collisions. As police continue their efforts to make Ontario roads safer, motorists need to become aware of the causes of transport truck accidents and what to do if they suffer injuries as a ...
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#AskCoreySax When someone is at fault in causing an accident, an injured party has the right to make a claim for compensation. Things are not so simple when the party responsible for causing your injuries is a city or other municipality. The law gives you up to two years to file a lawsuit for personal injuries, but if a municipality is the responsible party, you could lose the right to sue unless you give the municipality notice of the accident within 10 days. Municipal obligation for roads and bridges Under the Ontario Municipal Act, bridges and highways fall under the ...
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The start of a new year traditionally comes with a slew of new laws, and this year is no exception. Some of the new laws target road safety by increasing penalties or expanding prohibited driver conduct. One law addresses harassment in the workplace by imposing a requirement on certain employers to create rules and procedures for managing workplace violence. Distracted driving The most dangerous behaviour engaged in by drivers is distracted driving according to the Ontario Provincial Police, which makes it worse than driving under the influence of alcohol as far as causing accidents. As of January 1, penalties for ...
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