You know which stories made HUGE headlines in 2013 and which continue the trend in 2014? Municipal Politics! In Peterborough, Mayor Daryl Bennett was suspended from the Peterborough Lakefield Police Services Board for conduct unbecoming a Board Member. He was accused of all sorts of shenanigans involving hiring and the…
We received quite the response from a recent Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog post dealing with trends in long term disability claims. The response was so overwhelming, we thought that we would futher explore those new trends in long term disability law and policies, along with other things which you ought…
When we think of injury or disability, the first thing which comes to mind are objective injuries. These are the sort of injuries which are obvious to the naked eye. Often, a picture of a person in a cast, a person in a wheelchair, or using a crutch comes to…
The first wave of calls have come in following Toronto’s Ice Storm of 2013. Lots of angry and frustrated people out there. But who can blame them? The ice storm has been called the most devastating storm to hit the City of Toronto and the surronding area in decades. Some…
Without any consultation, communication, notice or debate, your very own Ontario Government has changed how the laws surrounding no fault accident benefits work yet again! No formal announcment was made. Simply a release of the legislation. In a normal democracy, when laws or amendments to laws are passed, they are…
When one of our clients is asked how much they think their case for pain and suffering is worth, they will often tell you that it’s worth $1,000,000 or more. It’s understandable why anyone would put such a high price on their own individual pain and suffering. Can you really…
Lots of people think that all lawyers do all day is talk. It’s a a common misconception. Perhaps, there are some lawyers who spend their entire days talking; but not me. The majority of my day is spent listening. I listen to Judges. I listen to Masters. I listen to…
If you or a family member is the victim of a fall on snow, ice, or slippery winter conditions, the following Toronto Injury Law Blog Post is a “must read“. If you’re just a legal keener interested in somewhat educational legal read, this Blog Post is “pretty cool”; as the…
What’s an Examination for Discovery? This is an opportunity for the lawyer for the insurance company to ask you all sorts of questions, while under oath, about your accident case. It’s called an Examination for Discovery because the purpose of the exercise is to “discover” more about you, your injuries,…
Did you know that if you’ve been involved in a car accident, that there’s a $30,000 deductible for your pain and suffering claim? That means the first $30,000 of your pain and suffering award essentially vanishes. NOTE: This deductible does NOT apply to claims over $100,000. Also of note, before…