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Although we may not think about it every time we sit behind the wheel, the chances of getting into an accident while we’re on the road linger in the back of our minds. And when we do get into an accident, we expect the other party to be cooperative. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers will get scared … Continue reading “Ontario Hit-and-Run Injury Claims: What You Need to Know”
Imagine this scenario: You’re visiting one of your favorite restaurants when you slip and fall on the way to your table. Was there a patch of water on the ground? No sign indicating that the tile might be slippery? You’re in a bit of pain, so you go to the emergency room and a doctor … Continue reading “Toronto Slip and Fall Claims: What is Negligence and How Do You Prove It?”
According to a 2012 survey conducted by Statistics Canada, 3.8 million Canadians over the age of 15 — about one in seven — suffer from a disability. Having a disability can make a major difference in whether a person is able to earn an income by working. Whereas 79% of non-disabled Canadians reported being employed, … Continue reading “My Disability is Real. How Do I Defend Against ‘Malingering’?”
In 2015, the average annual premium for auto insurance in Ontario was $1,458. In the rest of Canada, the average was $930. Over the past few decades, successive governments in Ontario have sought to reduce Ontarians’ premiums in various ways. Unfortunately, many of those efforts have come at the expense of accident victims in the … Continue reading “Major Changes to Ontario Auto Insurance and What They Mean”
Dairn Shane and Joseph Fearon were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in a landmark ruling on psychological injuries. Mr. Shane argued the case at all levels of appeal and was also counsel at trial. Mr. Saadati suffered serious psychological injuries as a result of multiple car accidents. The Court of Appeal ruled that … Continue reading “Appeal Allowed! Preszler Law Successful at the Supreme Court of Canada”
Mr. Saadati was involved in a series of car accidents, suffering serious psychological injuries. The Court of Appeal denied him compensation, holding him to a higher standard than someone who had suffered physical injuries. Canadian law has treated people with psychological injuries unfairly in comparison to people with physical injuries, making it more difficult, complicated … Continue reading “Preszler Law Successful at the Supreme Court of Canada”
Are some lives worth more than others? In some areas of the law, yes. Women, as a matter of principle, often receive less compensation than men in serious personal injury lawsuits. Poor people generally receive less than wealthy or middle class people. Some lives are literally worth millions of dollars less than others. Why? In … Continue reading “Are Some Lives Worth More Than Others?”
During the summer, people like to keep cool by jumping and diving into their swimming pools. But who is responsible if someone is injured swimming in your pool? Preszler Injury Lawyers’ John Philp discusses the liability that comes with having a swimming pool and how you can protect yourself before an injury occurs.
