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Section 44(10) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”) mandates that for incidents that occur on municipal sidewalks or roadways, an injured party must provide...

What is a Housekeeping and Home Maintenance Claim in Personal Injury?

19 Aug 2021

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Persons who suffer serious personal injuries often have difficulty returning to the normal life they led before the accident. A lawyer who...

Seeking Fairness for Victims of Medical Malpractice

18 Jul 2021

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Reporter Sheryl Ubelacker reported on October 26, 2016, that 1 in 18 Canadian hospital patients experience harm from preventable errors (Read more)....

Framing the Argument for General Damages in Sexual Violence Lawsuits

30 Jun 2021

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This article aims to frame the discussion of general and aggravated damages merited in cases of sexual abuse or sexual battery (which...

Parental Liability: When Can a Parent be Found Negligent for their Child’s Injuries?

30 Jun 2021

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When children get injured and bring a lawsuit, their parent can often be named as a defendant on the basis that the...

Construction Zone Accidents

02 Jun 2021

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In Canada, spring weather inevitably brings construction season along with it. Road construction dominates the streets in the warmer months. For drivers,...

Food Delivery Services: Car Insurance

06 Mar 2021

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With COVID-19 lockdowns and “stay at home” orders, food delivery services have become increasingly popular and more people are offering to become...

What Are the Important Documents in My Long-Term Disability Claim?

01 Mar 2021

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Persons who seek legal advice in their claim for short or long-term disability often find themselves sorting through hundreds or thousands of...

Pandemic Price Gouging in The Car Insurance Industry

25 Nov 2020

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Guest Author: Kennedy Nolan, Nolan Ciarlo LLP New data reveals that car accidents in Ontario have gone down by more than 56% since Ontario’s State of...