Language Barriers and the SABS

Written by Philip Vivian / Editorial / April 05, 2023

The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) has seen significant changes from 2003 to now. Lobbying efforts by the insurance industry has led to an appreciable reduction in the benefits available to injured claimants[1]. The fundamental issues with Ontario’s no-fault benefits system have never been properly addressed and we currently have a complex entitlement-based system, confusing eligibility criteria, which is difficult to navigate without representation. This was never meant to be the case

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Game Misconduct – City’s Liability on Outdoor Hockey Rink Maintenance

Written by Vithu Srikantha / Personal Injury / March 06, 2023

There is nothing more Canadian than checking the weather to find out that it is the perfect conditions for a good old hockey game with your friends at the outdoor public ice rink. But who is responsible for ensuring the property maintenance of these public rinks?

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The Golden Years Doctrine in Ontario: Path to Justice or Path to Nowhere?

Written by Lawson Hennick / Personal Injury / February 16, 2023

The perpetually rising statutory deductible jumping from $41,503.50 in 2022 to $44,367.24 in 2023 and the increasing monetary threshold (the point where the deductibles no longer apply) increasing from 138,343.86 in 2022 to $147,889.59 in 2023 are but two of many examples.

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Don’t Let Cold Winters Burn Through Your Savings!

Written by Vithu Srikantha / Slip and Fall / January 26, 2023

Imagine looking out your window while enjoying a nice cup of hot chocolate on a winter day. Then, as you’re taking a sip, you see somebody walking on your sidewalk and, in a blink of an eye, they have slipped and fallen on an icy patch, and you know your peaceful morning is about to take a turn for the worse. Living in Ontario, most …

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Injured While Working Remotely from Home? You Might Have a Claim.

Written by Lauren Cullen / Association News / January 13, 2023

Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the country continue to work from home. In addition to blurring the lines between “work time” and “personal time,” the idea of a physical workplace has also been redefined. This has led to legal complications, particularly with respect to claims arising from workplace injuries.

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What happens if my son borrows a friend’s car and crashes it?

Written by Sarah Kaal / Automobile / December 23, 2022

When a motor vehicle accident occurs that involves a borrowed car, typically the first area of concern that will arise between the parties is determining who should be held responsible; the owner or the borrower of the vehicle?

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