Automobile Accidents

Court Asked To Find Implied Consent After Child Takes Truck When Parents Are Away

November 1, 2018

It’s not uncommon for children to get up to some no good when their parents are out of town for the night. It’s one thing to hold a party, but…

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Automobile Accidents

Throwing Good Money After Bad: An Expensive Lesson

October 18, 2018

Going through a personal injury trial can be a stressful. A ruling in your favour can do a lot to mitigate that stress. But sometimes winning isn’t necessarily enough to…

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Automobile Accidents

Driver found to be at fault for turning left into oncoming traffic

October 5, 2018

No matter how careful you are while driving, motor vehicle accidents can still occur due to either the actions of others, or a brief lapse in attention or judgment on…

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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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Automobile Accidents

Court Addresses Whether Someone Has To Be Driving A Car In Order To Claim Benefits

September 7, 2018

Most automobile accidents involve at least one person driving a car. But that’s not always the case. A recent decision from Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice saw the court taking…

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Automobile Accidents

Alberta Court Of Appeal Requires There To Be Contact Between Cars To Trigger Family Protection Endorsement Coverage

August 31, 2018

People purchasing automobile insurance in Alberta are able to purchase an optional piece of coverage known as the Family Protection Endorsement, or SEF 44, which provides them and their family…

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Automobile Accidents

Court Decides Whether An Additional Insured On A Policy Is Entitled To Independent Representation

August 28, 2018

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice was recently tasked with determining whether a municipality, which was named as an additional insured on a highway maintenance company’s insurance plan, could appoint…

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Accident Benefits, Automobile Accidents

Interim Payments Denied In The Face Of Conflicting Evidence

August 23, 2018

Plaintiffs in personal injury claims can apply for interim payments while working through the courts. These payments are intended to be a portion of the total compensation a party is…

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Automobile Accidents

Defendant Wants To Use The Same Doctor Previously Used By Plaintiff For A Second Medical Exam

August 9, 2018

Doctors are often relied on in personal injury cases in order to help the courts determine the extent of someone’s injuries and the impact those injuries may have on their…

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Automobile Accidents

Insurance Company Discovers It Must Notify More Than Just The Policy Holder When Cancelling Insurance

June 28, 2018

When cancelling an insurance policy, it’s common for insurers to send registered mail to the person named on the policy. However, in a case recently heard by the Court of…

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