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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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Bimman v. Igor Ellyn Professional Corporation (Ellyn Law), 2022 ONCA 781

Written by Vincent Charest / Summaries / January 13, 2023

This recent Court of Appeal (ONCA) decision serves as a great reminder that retainer agreements should be carefully drafted to reflect the true nature of the solicitor-client relationship and that they should be adapted to account for all foreseeable outcomes.

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Raskin v. Stepanyan, 2022 ONSC 6247

Written by Jennifer Schmidtz / Summaries / December 23, 2022

The plaintiff was injured in a trip-and-fall incident while visiting a house located in North York and, as a result, she suffered injuries.  She was attending a scheduled dental appointment with the defendant Anna Shifrin, who runs a dental practice from the premises.  A one day undefended trial took place on November 3, 2022.

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