To the delight of business owners and consumers, provincial governments across Canada have been relaxing alcohol laws in an attempt to support hospitality industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ontario, for example, we have seen the government allow restaurants to expand their patios and include alcohol in takeout and delivery orders.
As Ontario begins to re-open additional services and begins to implement stage two and eventually stage three protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic, A serious issue is deliberate spitting and coughing incidents being reported.
Statutory Accident Benefits (“accident benefits”) are available to those who are injured as a result of the “use or operation of a motor vehicle”. This includes passengers, drivers, cyclists, or those who are injured by motor vehicles as pedestrians.
Like every other industry, the legal field has had to quickly adapt to electronic mediums of communication during COVID-19; most notably, Zoom.
The care received by residents in nursing homes has been a public policy concern that has been percolating for some time. As we all adjust our personal and professional lives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the media reports continued outbreaks and deaths amongst seniors – primarily in long-term care homes.
If you have been injured by the negligence of another, you may be wondering about the value of your case. This is particularly so if your injuries are preventing you from working or involve extraordinary medical expenses.
