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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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Automobile Accidents
Possible Social Media Evidence Leads To A Different Type Of “Friend Request”
January 11, 2019
Social media has had a profound impact on the way people communicate with one another. It is also having an impact on how evidence is presented in trials. While something…
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Automobile Accidents
Driver Unsuccessfully Tries To Recover Damages For Diminished Value Of Vehicle Following Accident
January 4, 2019
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first things people do is reach out to their insurance company to recover damages relating to injuries sustained by…
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Disability Claims
Employer’s Requirement to Release Them Of LTD Benefits Deemed Unconscionable
December 28, 2018
It’s comforting to know that long-term disability benefits are available if an accident, injury, or illness prevents someone from working. Unfortunately, the process of applying for and receiving benefits can…
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Automobile Accidents
Court of Appeal Determines Whether City is Negligent in Collision at Intersection
December 20, 2018
The proper maintenance and care of roads is an important part of keeping drivers safe. While most people may think of pot holes and other physical damage to roads when…
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Accident Benefits
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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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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Automobile Accidents
Determining Issues Of Foreseeability In Social Host Liability
November 29, 2018
Drinking and driving, or more accurately, preventing drinking and driving is a major concern over the holiday season. Whether at private functions or out at a bar, hosts have some…
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Automobile Accidents
Determining Loss of Earning Capacity Before A Career Takes Off
November 22, 2018
There are many types of compensation that can be awarded to people involved in automobile or other types of accidents. Loss of future earning capacity is one such form of…
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Automobile Accidents
Driver Asks For Action To Be Dismissed In Light Of Having Right Of Way
November 16, 2018
Even the most careful drivers can find themselves involved in motor vehicle accidents. A person’s actions as a driver (or pedestrian, or biker, etc) may determine whether or not they…
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