The Holidays can be a great time to re-connect with friends, colleagues and business associates outside the flurry of business activity we all tend to get lost in. If you are an employer, it is crucial to be cognizant of the increased liability you may be subject to as the host including your employee’s actions. In addition to concerns around the serving of alcohol, employers must remember that there is still a duty to maintain a safe and healthy environment as you would every day in the office. It is also important to remember the law considers offsite events, such ...
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Isaac Zisckind, Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, discusses the importance of navigating and understanding the nuances of the auto insurance claims process. Getting injured in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. Dealing with the sudden pain, or even pain that only begins to affect you a few days later can debilitate your way of life and affect your loved ones. In many car accident cases, pain does not start right at the time of collision, but only later, when one overcomes the initial shock and adrenaline. Most of us will hopefully never encounter a situation where we are ...
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It was a sad day for Toronto and its residents. In a span of only a few hours (between 4:40 and 6:30 pm), five pedestrians were hurt after being struck by vehicles. A sixth pedestrian was struck early Wednesday morning. One of those struck include a 70-year-old woman who unfortunately suffered injuries to the head and face. This happened near the intersection of Dundas and Dupont streets by a pickup truck who fled the scene. She is listed in critical condition. Drivers who fail to remain at the scene of an accident, or “Hit and Run” accidents can be charged ...
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