Although the notion of suing a family member may seem absurd, personal injury claims between family members sometimes occur. For this reason, you can sue a family member if they are at fault for a car accident that caused your injury. People hope that neither they nor...
If you need a dependable personal injury lawyer, it pays to devote adequate time to doing a thorough search. You will want a legal representative who is trustworthy and who puts your mind at ease. To find a lawyer who can work well with you, handle your situation and...
Your home is supposed to be safe for both you and everyone who comes to visit you. You ensure to fix uneven deck planks, trim the trees, rake the leaves, cut the grass and shovel the snow. Whatever you do, you always do your best. However, even with all the attention...
If you have spent any time in downtown Ottawa lately, you will have noticed a new type of public transportation that has appeared on the streets. Three operators – Bird Canada, Lime, and Roll – are bringing up to 600 shared e-scooters to the City’s pathways, bike...
Long Term Disability (LTD) claims against insurers often give rise to limitation issues that require counsel to remain alert. Especially, problems can arise when counsel assume the limitation period has not begun to run while an appeal process (internal to the...
Ontario’s basic two-year limitation period for issuing civil claims has been suspended in response to the global pandemic and the closing of the Courts for all but the most urgent matters. An Order in Council has been made under the Emergency Management and Civil...
The Consumer Protection Act, 2002, consumers have the right to cancel a contract if the contract includes a “cooling-off” period. The Insurance Act provides similar protection for claimants under an automobile insurance policy who have reached an agreement to settle...
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has approved and endorsed the use of video or phone medical appointments as a measure to facilitate physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Hospital Association, the Ontario Medical Association...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ontario Finance Minister has called on insurance companies to provide rebates and relief measures for consumers. The Insurance Bureau of Canada recently announced that its insurance company members will be offering rebates...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As of January 1, 2020 there have been significant changes to the Simplified Procedure provisions under Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The changes expand the number and monetary jurisdiction of the cases that can proceed...