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E-Scooters: Road Hazard or Planet Saver?

Written by Jason Singer / Accident Benefits, Insurance, Personal Injury, Safety / November 24, 2019

Electric scooters are the most recent mode of transportation to enter our network of sidewalks and roadways. Much like bike rental companies, (e.g. Bike Share Toronto) and ride sharing companies (e.g. Uber and Lift), commuters are seeking out faster, cheaper and energy efficient modes of transportation.

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Distracted driving

Written by Brendan Sullivan / Automobile, Personal Injury / November 17, 2019

There are many forms of distracted driving that can come up in motor vehicle accident litigation. During the examination for discovery process there will be questions posed by lawyers on both sides about whose fault the accident was.

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Video Game Bullying, Fortnite & Your Child’s Legal Options

Written by Kristoffer Diocampo / New technology, Safety / November 10, 2019

Finding the truth on bullying becomes more difficult when technology comes into play. Canadian teachers ranked cyberbullying as the highest issue of concern (86%) out of 6 listed options.

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What is the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund?

Written by Lauren Cullen / Accident Benefits, Personal Injury / November 03, 2019

The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (“MVACF”) is a fund established by the Ontario government to provide compensation to people injured in motor vehicle accidents.

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Doored? Cyclists Injured by Cars can access Benefits and Compensation

Written by Andrew Sprung / Accident Benefits, Insurance, Personal Injury / October 20, 2019

Cycling in the city can be great. It’s often faster than public transit or driving, environmentally friendly, and it can do wonders for your fitness. Unfortunately, when it comes to navigating traffic and parked cars, it can also be very dangerous.

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Injured at an AirBnB? Liability implications for AirBnB and its millions of hosts

Written by Lawson Hennick / Insurance, New technology, Personal Injury, Safety / October 13, 2019

It is unclear how many of these 500 million confirmed guest arrivals have resulted in significant personal injury or property damage. However, chances are quite high that at this rate, it is only a matter of time before AirBnB personal injury litigation makes its way through our court system.

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