Preszler Law Blog

pedestrian accident
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May 8, 2023
Can a Child Be Contributorily Negligent?
From a very young age, children are taught to always look both ways before crossing the road. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users and…

car accident
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May 8, 2023
The Future of Self-Driving Cars and Accident Claims
In the past, the idea of a self-driving vehicle was purely the stuff of science fiction. However, thanks to technological advancements in the automotive industry,…

slip and fall accident
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May 5, 2023
Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act, 2020: Injured Ontarians Who Hesitate Are Lost
Bill 118, also known as the Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act, 2020, was introduced by Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government. It received royal assent on December 8,…

institutional abuse
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April 11, 2023
Loss of Interdependency in Sexual Abuse Claims
Sexual abuse is an abuse of power. It is an assault of a sexual nature that violates the integrity of the perpetrator’s victim. The act…

long-term disability
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January 19, 2023
Over a Third of Canada’s Disability Claims Related to Mental Illness
The world is currently in the grip of an unprecedented mental health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, 450 million people are suffering from…

car accident
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January 17, 2023
Coping with PTSD After a Car Accident
For some individuals, car accidents can be traumatic experiences. Not only can they result in fatalities and serious physical injuries, motor vehicle collisions can cause…

bicycle accident
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January 11, 2023
Toronto’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Accidents
Over the last few years, as pandemic restrictions in Toronto have eased and the pace of life began returning to normal, residents of the city…

car accident
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January 9, 2023
OPP Says 2022 Was the Deadliest Year for Drivers in a Decade
During the once-in-a-decade winter weather event that swept its way across the province in December 2022, more than 500 collisions were reported throughout Ontario. It…