Category: Your Claim

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    The Times are A-Changin’: Ontario’s Civil Rules Overhaul and What It Means for Injury Victims

    January 19, 2026

    Ontario’s civil justice system has long struggled with chronic delays, soaring costs, and barriers to access. However, the Civil Rules Review (CRR) Final Policy Report, released on October 31, 2025,…

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    Assault Victim Sues City For Not Providing Adequate Security

    August 1, 2019

    We wrote about an assault victim looking to place liability on the owners of a store in last week’s blog. In that situation, the victim was not successful in seeking…

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    Plaintiff Claims Store Should Have Prevented Assault

    July 26, 2019

    If you become injured while at a commercial establishment, you may be entitled to recover damages against the business for your injuries. However, not every type of incident will lend…

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    Insurer Runs Afoul After Refusal To Attend Examination

    July 18, 2019

    While it may be comforting to know that you have insurance to protect you in the event of an automobile accident, it is important to read and understand your insurance…

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    A Reminder Of The Importance To Prepare For Pre-Trial Conferences

    February 1, 2019

    Pre-trial conferences are an important and mandatory part of the civil litigation process. Rule 50.02 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure states that “Unless the court orders otherwise, within 180…

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    Vicarious Liability of Employers for Negligence by Their Employees

    January 19, 2018

    If you are injured at a shop, restaurant, or other place of business, the parties involved are often employees of the business, which is a corporation or other entity. In…

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    Stages of A Personal Injury Claim – Examinations for Discovery

    January 12, 2018

    As a personal injury claim progresses, all parties must exchange relevant documentary evidence through an affidavit of documents. The next stage is examinations for discovery, wherein each party has an…

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    Your Claim – Am I Under Surveillance?

    November 10, 2017

    In personal injury claims, it is perfectly legal, and not uncommon, for an insurance company to use surveillance techniques to see whether a claimant actually has the same injuries and…

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    Stages of a Personal Injury Claim – Your Affidavit of Documents

    October 20, 2017

    Continuing our series about the stages of a personal injury claim, this post looks at what happens after your lawyer has commenced your lawsuit by filing a statement of claim,…

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    Time Limits for Beginning Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

    September 7, 2017

    In Ontario, the Limitations Act is a piece of legislation that creates time limits for beginning civil lawsuits, including personal injury and other claims arising from negligence. In most cases,…

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