I Was Hit by a Car on My Bike: What Happens Next?
Cyclists, like drivers, are expected to obey the rules of the road including signaling, obeying traffic lights, and not riding in pedestrian... Read More
What is the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund?
The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (“MVACF”) is a fund established by the Ontario government to provide compensation to people injured in... Read More
Doored? Cyclists Injured by Cars can access Benefits and Compensation
Cycling in the city can be great. It’s often faster than public transit or driving, environmentally friendly, and it can do wonders... Read More
Who Pays for Car Accident Injuries?
When someone gets injured in a car accident, the at-fault driver who caused the collision is usually responsible for providing compensation to... Read More
How Insurance Companies ‘Defend’ Car Accident Claims
If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, the law in Ontario, unfortunately, does not allow for... Read More
What to Do After a Car Accident: The Do’s and Don’ts
For many people, spring and summer are synonymous with road trips. You may go to your cottage for a long weekend or... Read More
It’s the Dog Days of Summer – What you should do when a Dog Bites
We’re into the dog days of summer now. Those hot, sultry days where even my normally active and very sociable Boston Terrier... Read More
Malpractice Case Study and Law: Hillis v. Meineri, 2017 ONSC 2845 (CanLII)
Date Heard: September 30, 2016 | Full Decision [PDF] In October 2008, the 48-year-old plaintiff was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Treatment was to be... Read More
Brain Injury Survivor-A Combative Insurance System.
Jackie was heading out for the evening with her son and foster child when a head-on collision with a truck changed their... Read More
Liability Waivers: Are they Enforceable?
Nearly every recreational activity offered today requires the participant to sign a waiver of liability. Skiing, spin classes, kid’s field trips- waivers... Read More