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During 2016, more than 70,000 new civil lawsuits were filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ). The SCJ is the provincial court that hears all civil proceedings in Ontario. But, although 70,000 lawsuits may sound like a lot, that figure pales in comparison to the number of legal disputes addressed by forms of … Continue reading “What is Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ontario?”
In Ontario, a negligent driver is not automatically liable for the “pain and suffering” or other non-pecuniary damages sustained by a car accident victim. The Ontario Insurance Act expressly states a driver is not responsible for such damages unless one of two exceptions apply: The first exception is for accidents in which the victim suffered … Continue reading “Does My Auto Accident Injury Qualify as a “Permanent Impairment”?”
According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), between January 1 and July 9, 2017, Ontario roads patrolled by the OPP saw 24 fatal accidents involving transport trucks. During the same period this year, that number rose to 33, representing a 38% increase. Overall, truck crashes in Ontario have accounted for 11% of all traffic collisions … Continue reading “Transport Truck Crashes in Ontario Increase in 2018”
In 2014 (the most recent year for which final Ministry of Transportation), there were nearly 180,000 motor vehicle accidents involving only property damage. Of course, most of the 39,000 accidents that also caused personal injury or death included property damage as well. And that raises an interesting question that we don’t often hear addressed: What’s … Continue reading “Why You Don’t Want Your Car Destroyed Before a Car Accident Claim”
The 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability found that one in seven Canadians 15 years or older live with a disability that limits their daily activities. Of Canadians aged 25 to 64 with a disability, only 49% were employed, compared with 79% of those without a disability. For Canadians who cannot work because of a physical … Continue reading “Disability Standards in Ontario: Own Occupation vs. Any Occupation”
If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario for which another person was at fault, you may already realize that you are entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits under your own auto insurance policy and third-party liability coverage under the at-fault driver’s policy. But what happens if you have a personal injury claim against another … Continue reading “The Role of Homeowner’s Insurance in a Personal Injury Claim”
During 2016 and 2017, nearly 18,000 Canadians were hospitalized after suffering a sports injury, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Because of that rather unique treatment of sports injuries, it is all the more important that injured Ontarians consult a personal injury lawyer to understand their rights following a sports injury. Top … Continue reading “Sports Injuries in Ontario: What Are My Rights?”
Car accident lawsuits are often decided based on the relative credibility of the drivers involved. In many cases there is no outside evidence, such as a police investigation or independent accident reconstruction, to aid a judge or jury in deciding who was at fault. This makes the court’s assessment of the parties and their witnesses … Continue reading “Case Study: Sorting Out He Said/She Said Car Accidents”
