#AskTaniaFleming Whether slipping on an icy sidewalk or being hit by a car as you cross the street, you don’t get to choose when or where accidents occur. A similar principle applies to the negligent property owner who did not remove the ice from the sidewalk or to the distracted driver who failed to look out for pedestrians. The party at fault in causing an accident cannot defeat a claim for compensation with a defense based upon a victim’s predisposition to being injured due to a pre-existing condition. Thin Skull Rule of Personal Injury Law An old injury or pre-existing ...
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#AskCoreySax Whether you are injured in a car crash or by slipping and falling on debris left on the floor while shopping at your local grocery store, you could have the right to recover damages as compensation for your injuries. Protecting and enforcing your right to be compensated starts by having a clear understanding of your rights and obtaining the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer to assist you. Proving negligence Unless you were injured in a motor vehicle accident subject to Ontario no-fault law, personal injury claims require proof that another party’s negligence caused the accident. Negligence is ...
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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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