The effects of a car crash often extend beyond the injured victim and have a significant impact on the victim’s family. If a person is injured or killed by the fault or negligence of another, family members may make claims under the Family Law Act.
Large temperature fluctuations this winter have made conditions ripe for the formation of ice; with ice come slip & fall injuries. The laws of Ontario allow people who have suffered falls to pursue claims for damages when the slip was caused by negligence. To preserve your legal rights and collect the right evidence after suffering a fall on ice, there are a number of things …
Your activities, abilities and credibility are central pieces of your case during personal injury litigation. Insurance companies sometimes want to find out for themselves if what you say and what you do are the same.
The floor tiles are chipped. There is a crack in the drywall. The carpet is torn and unsecured. The bathtub leaks onto the floor. In residential premises, a tenant can trip, slip, or fall due to any of these conditions. If injured, can the tenant sue their landlord for negligence? And if so, what are the time limits for commencing such an action? Many Ontarians are familiar with …
Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a former registered nurse practicing in Ontario for over 21 years at several long-term care homes has been formally charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 8 elderly residents. The alleged serial murders occurred between August 2007 and August 2014 through the suspected administering of an insulin overdose. Police have not ruled out other murder victims but investigations are ongoing. Seven of …
Accidents involving public transportation vehicles pose unique legal challenges, often leaving injured individuals unsure of their options. It is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an incident to discuss these options. Ontario laws governing the recovery of benefits or compensation for injuries sustained on public transit depend on several factors, including: the owner(s) of the vehicle(s), who …
