Automobile Accidents

Why a “Dash Cam” Can Be a Good Investment

June 23, 2017

Dashboard cameras, or “dash cams” are increasingly common in Ontario. Have you considered whether you should have one of these devices? After a motor vehicle accident, they can provide valuable…

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Automobile Accidents

Apologizing After an Accident and Civil Liability – The Apology Act

June 16, 2017

If someone has apologized to you after an accident, can this be held as an admission of liability when you decide to sue? If you apologize after an accident, can…

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Automobile Accidents

Distracted Driving a Factor in 80% of Accidents

June 2, 2017

Distracted driving, including texting and driving, is now a contributing factor in 80% of the collisions that occur on Canadian roads. Deaths resulting from distracted driving collisions have doubled since…

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Automobile Accidents

Rear-End Collisions – When the Rear Driver is Not Liable

May 11, 2017

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of motor vehicle accident in Canada. Whether they were driving too fast or following too close, in the vast majority of these cases…

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Automobile Accidents

Understanding the Statutory Threshold and Statutory Deductible in Motor Vehicle Claims

April 20, 2017

Last week, we discussed how the court calculates damages for pain and suffering, or general damages. In most personal injury cases, this is how a victim’s compensation will be decided,…

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Automobile Accidents

Why You Need OPCF-44R Family Protection Coverage Insurance

March 2, 2017

Car insurance options in Ontario can be confusing, and it can be difficult to know whether you have the right protection in place. There are certain types of coverage that…

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Automobile Accidents

Protect Yourself After A Car Accident

February 2, 2017

What should you do if you are injured in a motor vehicle collision? What are your legal options after a car accident, and how can you protect yourself? There are…

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Automobile Accidents

Case Summary – Responsibility for an Injured Child

January 5, 2017

A recent case involving an injured child illustrates the difficulty of assessing responsibility for damages to children where there may be some fault on the part of the child. A…

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Automobile Accidents

What to Do if You Are Injured in an Accident Outside of Canada?

November 17, 2016

Accidents are stressful in and of themselves, without the additional complexities involved in those that take place outside of the province, or in a foreign jurisdiction.

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