Disability Claims, Slip and Falls

Don’t Gamble With Your Credibility: How Casino Loyalty Cards Can Betray Your Personal Injury Claim

November 11, 2025

Loyalty programs are great. Most of us participate in one type of loyalty program or another, whether it’s travel points for booking flights or spending money on a credit card….

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Slip and Falls

Slipped and Fell? Call Derfel!

November 3, 2025

Winter Is Coming and So Are the Hazards: Understanding the Unique Limitation Periods for Slip and Fall Claims in Ontario As winter settles across Ontario, icy sidewalks, snowy parking lots,…

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Slip and Falls

ONCA Leaves Door Open for Jail for Negligent Employers

June 25, 2019

A tragic case of an employee who died in 2013 after falling from an elevated order picker (like a forklift, but controlled while walking) has led to the Ontario Court…

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Slip and Falls

How To Avoid Slip And Fall Accidents In The Winter

January 18, 2019

We’re in the depths of winter, and while parts of the country prepare for a huge snowstorm, we thought it would be an appropriate time to remind our readers about…

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Professional Negligence and Malpractice, Slip and Falls

Court “Pierces the Corporate Veil” After Director Transfers Assets to Avoid Fine

December 6, 2018

In a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Justice, the courts looked at a case where an electrical company made an error that ultimately cost a man his life….

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Slip and Falls

Winter Slip and Fall Claims Against Municipalities

December 29, 2017

Last week, we discussed occupiers’ liability for winter slip and fall accidents. In many circumstances, a slip and fall will happen on municipal property, such as public sidewalks. Although still…

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Slip and Falls

Occupiers’ Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents

December 22, 2017

Winter weather increases the risk of slip and fall accidents, especially if sidewalks or driveways are not kept clear of snow and ice. Last summer, we discussed occupiers’ liability in…

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Slip and Falls

Limitation Periods for Slip and Fall Accidents in Ontario

November 17, 2016

Clients often inquire how much time they have to file a personal injury claim following a slip and fall accident. The simplest answer is that if you do fall somewhere, are injured, and are considering a lawsuit, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your rights.

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