Russ Howe, former president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and accomplished author, has recently joined the team of legal advocates at Preszler Injury Lawyers. Over his nearly 30-year career, Russ has fearlessly fought for the rights of victims, consistently delivering outstanding results. Learn more about Russ’s impressive legal career by clicking here.
MEDIA CONTACT: Preszler Injury Lawyers 1-800-JUSTICE Preszler Donates to Daily Bread Food Bank To handle the shortages of supplies throughout the country and the world at large during this global crisis, food banks are more important than ever, which is why our firm intends to give back to our community. TORONTO, ON, MAY 06, 2020 … Continue reading “Preszler Donates to Daily Bread Food Bank”
Under Ontario law, the owner of a car or other motor vehicle can be held legally responsible for an accident even if he or she was not the driver. Basically, if another driver uses your car with your permission and causes a motor vehicle accident, the victims can file a personal injury lawsuit against you … Continue reading “Bonter v. Estate of Laird: Possession, Consent, and a Motor Vehicle Accident”
For many Ontario residents, dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is a long, stressful process. Aside from needing to recover from potentially catastrophic injuries, there is also the physical and mental strain of addressing the legal consequences of the accident. For instance, if your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, … Continue reading “Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Multi-Million Award in Hamilton Snow Plow Accident”
On October 17, 2018, the use of recreational marijuana became legal throughout Canada. That makes Canada only the second country in the world to have legalized the drug nationwide, and the first member of the G7 countries to do so. As a pioneer in national marijuana legalization, many questions about the potential impact of that … Continue reading “What Can Ontarians Learn from Colorado’s Experience with Legalized Marijuana?”
If you are involved in any kind of litigation or contested judicial proceeding, you want to know that the person deciding your case will act fairly and impartially according to the law. This is especially important in car accident cases in which an injured driver or passenger seeks statutory accident benefits. Statutory benefits are a … Continue reading “Ontario Judges Chastise SLASTO Executive Chair for “Reviewing” Accident Benefits Decision”
Dairn Shane and Joseph Fearon were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in a landmark ruling on psychological injuries, Saadati v. Moorhead. Mr. Shane argued the case at all levels of appeal and at trial. Mr. Saadati suffered serious psychological injuries as a result of multiple car accidents. The Court of Appeal ruled that … Continue reading “Saadati v. Moorhead: A New Era for Personal Injury Law in Canada”
In late 2010, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), which regulates auto insurance, released the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG), updating it in 2011. MIG provided detailed rules for the treatment of “minor injuries” resulting from auto accidents. It also set a limit of $3,500 on the amount of benefits available for medical and … Continue reading “What Will the Common Traffic Injury Guideline Mean for Ontario Auto Insurance?”
