As seen in an article released February 15 th, 2012 by Stanley Pasternak a director at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – “For the second time in less than a week, the provincial auto insurance regulator (the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, or FSCO), has been emphatically told by the Ontario court that disputes in [...]

Personal injury cases involving “intentional torts” such as assault may face civil prosecution as well as criminal prosecution. In personal injury law, assault is the tort of acting intentionally. The harmful act can be carried out with either general or specific intent. Because assault involves intent, it is known as an “intentional tort”  opposed to [...]

“Delayed benefits are not just inconvenient – they can also potentially cause financial hardship and hinder medical improvement and return to work. Inconsistent decision-making inadvertently treats similar claimants differently.” In a 347-page annual report released on Wednesday, the MB auditor general says that Manitoba Public Insurance does not always offer or provide personal injury protection [...]

A collective personal injury lawsuit has been recently filed by 106 former NFL football players against the National Football League. The complaint alleges that the NFL has long been aware of the serious risks that football players face from head impacts and concussions, and that the league has chosen to downplay the scientific evidence and [...]

The definition of a catastrophic injury or “catastrophic impairment” (under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule -”SABS”) has recently undergone changes. Catastrophic injuries are those injuries that have serious, long-term physical and emotional impact on the lives of the victim. Traumatic brain injuries and brain impairment are amongst those injuries that commonly fall within the definition. [...]

On July 21, 2008 a 57-year-old Toronto cyclist was struck by an impaired driver leaving the victim partially deaf and with only 35 per cent of his vision. The victim, who was an experienced cyclist spent three months in hospital and still suffers from serious medical issues that will forever change his life . Last [...]

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, it’s not uncommon for company owners to invite employees to celebrate the years accomplishments and share in a little holiday spirit. The annual holiday party is a wonderful way for business owners to encouraging team building and make employees feel appreciated. In Ontario, when you serve alcohol at [...]

According to statistics, between the years of 1985 and 1990 there were 131 snowmobile deaths in Ontario. Studies show that fatal accidents are more likely to occur on lakes than on roads or snowmobile trails. Lakes – 66% Roads – 26% Trails – 8% The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs states that drowning is the number [...]

Being involved in a car accident can be very traumatic. Coping with the after-effects can be even more traumatic. In the days following the accident, some victims receive a call from the other driver’s insurance company. This can be a very stressful and intimidating conversation. Even though the victim of the car crash has nothing [...]

Statistics show that November is by far the worst month For Pedestrian Accidents. November 28 and November 30 average of 11.8 accidents each day, nearly doubling the regular daily average of 6.1 accidents. The safest day of the year is Christmas Day, averaging only two accidents a day.               [...]