Personal Injury claimants seeking monetary compensation for their injuries and damages (think car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, bike accidents, long term disability cases) commence their civil claims in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. This is not to be confused with a Criminal proceeding or Highway…
12 weeks or so and counting of “lockdown” or “kinda quarantine” depending on who you ask. It’s been difficult for everyone. From doctors, to dentists, to lawyers, to tennis pros, teachers, PSWs, general labourers, hospitality staff; you name it. The only people I know who are succeeding, if you can…
One of the most depressing things about living through COVID is that we don’t know when it’s going to end (if ever). The number one question which my clients, staff and lawyers want to know is when and how or even will we ever get back to our normal lives?…
As tough as it is for most people to navigate the challenges associated with the current pandemic, it’s even more challenging for those dealing with injuries as the result of an accident, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Brian Goldfinger. After someone has been injured, they are often assessed by an…
Many lawyers boast about being virtual, paper free and 100% remote. This is fantastic and something which we should all strive for given the current climate brought on by the COVID19 global pandemic. If COVID19 has done anything for the legal profession, it’s opened the legal community’s eyes that we…
The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the way lawyers serve their clients, with many opting for remote meetings through phone calls and videoconferencing rather than in-person, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Brian Goldfinger. In Ontario, across the country and around the world, governments have declared states…
This installment of the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog is intended to focus specifically on the impact which COVID-19 will have on your personal injury case. Right now we recognize that there are much more pressing life issues out there given increased health risks and lifestyle changes which COVID-19 has brought.…
Let me preface this article by stating that COVID-19 Corona Virus is very real; and very serious. For facts, consult your local physician, or reputable medical/government websites such as: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/diseases-medications-vaccines/coronavirus/ The point of this edition of the Toronto Injury Blog Post is to put as positive…
Personal Injury Lawyers across Ontario are all talking about the dramatic changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure which take place on January 1, 2020. The most notable change is that being made to Simplified Procedure. The amount you can claim for Simplified Procedure claims will double from $100,000 to…
Recently the Ontario Government increased the cost of many Court filing fees. Notably, the cost of filing a Trial Record in the Ontario Superior Court doubled from $405 to $810. Like a cruel and ironic April Fool’s joke, the increased fee schedule will be implemented on April 1st, 2019. I…