personal injury Tag Archives

E-Scooters: Road Hazard or Planet Saver?

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.

Distracted driving

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.

Michael Beaudin v. Travelers Insurance Company of Canada

The Licence Appeal Tribunal has determined that an injury at a privately-organized motocross competition is an “accident” and that the injured party is, therefore, entitled to accident benefits from his insurer.

What is the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund?

McKnight v. Ontario (Transportation), 2019 ONCA 28

In this appeal of a personal injury action, the respondent plaintiff was awarded substantial damages as a result of a relatively minor motor vehicle accident that resulted in chronic pain, anxiety and depression.