Accident Benefits, Automobile Accidents

Is an Expert’s Credibility an Important Factor in an Adjudication? DSF’s Personal Injury Lawyers Succeed at the Licence Appeal Tribunal

October 21, 2024

Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) lawyers David Derfel and Charlie Fuhr’s resilience in their advocacy for a client proved to be successful in a recent adjudication at the Licence Appeal…

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Derfel Personal Injury Lawyers Secures Victory for Client in Impairment Case: Jones v. Wawanesa

September 23, 2024

In the case Jones v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2024 ONLAT 22-013750/AABS, David Derfel and Charlie Fuhr of Derfel Personal Injury Lawyers successfully represented Cindy Jones in her claim for…

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Accident Benefits, Automobile Accidents

Navigating the Challenges of General Damages in Ontario: The Impact of Increasing Statutory Deductibles on Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation

March 19, 2024

Individuals who have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident may have an entitlement to seek general damages, which are also commonly known as non-pecuniary damages or…

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Divisional Court: “Fairness and Inclusivity” at the Heart of Ontario’s Accident Benefits Law

August 21, 2023

Ms. Kellerman-Bernard’s (“NKB”) son was seriously injured in a bike accident. Although NKB did not witness the accident, it traumatized her, resulting in significant psychological and emotional impairments. NKB submitted…

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Accident Benefits

Passenger Of Uninsured Driver Not Covered by Owner’s Policy

November 28, 2019

When riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle, it’s natural to expect to be covered under the owner’s or driver’s insurance coverage. However, a recent decision from the Court…

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Accident Benefits

Seeking Assistance After A Bicycle Accident

July 5, 2019

With great summer weather comes the opportunity to spend more time outside. Many people choose to use bikes during the warmer months either as an alternative to driving, or simply…

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Accident Benefits

Insured Victim Seeks Court Assistance After Coverage Denied

June 20, 2019

Following an automobile accident, an insured victim seeks court assistance after coverage denied, it’s natural for people to rely on their insurance providers to help them secure benefits that they…

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Can an Adult Child Living At Home Be A “Residence Employee”?

May 30, 2019

We wrote a blog a couple of weeks ago about the importance of how a word is defined in legislation and insurance policies. This week we bring you another example…

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Insured Held To “Hard” Deadline In Limitation Period

December 14, 2018

Limitation periods play an important role in personal injury law, setting deadlines for victims of accidents to begin a claim or contest a denial within a certain period of time….

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Accident Benefits, Automobile Accidents

Getting To The Bottom Of What A Spouse Is

September 13, 2018

There’s a lot to be said about ensuring employment contracts are clear and unambiguous. That said, situations can arise where a seemingly easy to define term is used only to…

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