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  • Thursday, 14 February 2019
Compensating Victims When Accidents Cause Catastrophic Injuries
#AskSandraZisckind Most roadway accidents in Ontario do not result in serious injuries or fatalities to the drivers or occupants of the vehicles involved in them, but not everyone is fortunate to walk away uninjured or with only minor injuries. Some injuries are so severe that victims never fully recover. Loss of limbs, paralysis and brain…
  • Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Effect of Ontario Limitations Act On Claims By Injured Children
#AskJeremyDiamond The right to make a claim for compensation against someone whose negligence or careless disregard for your safety caused you to be injured has a time limit. Your right to compensation could be lost by failing to sue the other party within the limitation period specified in the Ontario Limitations Act. Everyone, including parents,…
  • Thursday, 07 February 2019
Compensating Victims Suffering Psychological and Emotional Injuries
#AskPaulMariani Personality changes, insomnia and vivid nightmares are only a few of the symptoms someone could exhibit after witnessing or being involved in a traumatic event. Someone witnessing a family member being struck and killed by a speeding vehicle or the occupant of a building who suffers severe burns in a fire caused by negligent…
  • Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Steps to Take When You Suffer A Serious Injury
#AskPatrycjaMajchrowicz You could be driving in your car, shopping at a local retail store or working at your place of employment and be injured in an accident. What you say and do in the minutes and hours following an accident may affect your ability to collect compensation for your injuries. Here are the steps you…
  • Thursday, 24 January 2019
Marijuana Legalization And Traffic Accidents
#AskNastassiaIvanova The relationship between the use of drugs and motor vehicle collisions is something researchers realized long before marijuana use was legalized in Canada. Accident investigations revealed that 40 percent of fatal collisions involved at least one driver who tested positive for drugs. Surveys show that 43 percent of individuals who admit to using marijuana…
  • Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Safe Driving On Winter Roads
#AskGeorgeLaloshi Snow, ice and cold are synonymous with winter in Ontario. Road conditions during winter months present a challenge for even the best drivers with car accidents increasing by as much asย 5 percent. Canadian winters come early and stay around for a while, but you can become a better and safer driver during wintry weather…
  • Thursday, 17 January 2019
Demystifying the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: Why It Might Not Be Too Late To Sue
#AskNadiaCondotta Few things are more difficult for a personal injury lawyer than meeting with someone who has suffered serious injuries through the negligence of another party and having to tell them they waiting too long before consulting a lawyer and their clam for compensation is barred by the statute of limitations. Although intended to promote…
  • Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Limits of Owner Liability For Injuries On Recreational Property
#AskAmandaSousa Winter in Ontario brings with it opportunities to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor activities involving the snow. Hiking on snow-packed trails or cross country skiing on open fields or perhaps on a local golf course that is closed for the season can be fun, but legal issues arise if you are injured. The…
  • Thursday, 10 January 2019
How Does The Thin Skull Rule Apply To Personal Injury Claims
#AskTaniaFleming Whether slipping on an icy sidewalk or being hit by a car as you cross the street, you donโ€™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…
  • Tuesday, 08 January 2019
Compensation For Victims of Sexual Violence
#AskBrandonGreenwood It is estimated that one in three women and one in six men in Canada will become the victims of sexual assault at some point in their lives, yet onlyย 5 percentย of the attacks are ever reported to the police. One reason for the low rate of reporting of what is a serious criminal offense…

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