Liability for a motor vehicle accident is based on whether or not the defendant breached the applicable “standard of care,” and thus caused the plaintiff’s injuries. In Ontario, the general rule governing standard of care is what would an “ordinary, reasonable, cautious and prudent person in the position and circumstances of the defendant” do when … Continue reading “What is the Standard of Care in Ontario?”
One of the more complex issues that may need to be addressed following an Ontario car accident is determining fault when two or more parties are involved. Take a simple, two-vehicle collision in which each driver insists the other caused the accident. What happens if a judge or jury decides both sides were liable to some … Continue reading “How Ontario Juries Address Questions of Contributory Negligence”
If you were involved in an accident for which you were partially at fault, it is still possible to recover compensation for your damages. However, successfully filing a Toronto personal injury claim in this situation can be difficult. The insurance company may try to argue that you are completely at fault for the accident, thus … Continue reading “Contributory Negligence in Toronto Injury Cases”
The side effects of a prescription drug interaction can be quite hazardous. If you or your loved one experienced a serious side effect or injury because of drug interactions, you may qualify to file a claim for compensation. Professionals in the pharmaceutical industry are supposed to report any known drug interactions and ensure they prescribe … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Interactions: Do I have a claim?”
Medical errors contribute to approximately 38,000 to 43,000 deaths each year in Canada, according to data from the authors of the book After the Error: Speaking Out About Patient Safety to Save Lives. Unfortunately, national and provincial medical malpractice laws make it quite challenging for a victim – or a parent whose child is a … Continue reading “Why You Need a Lawyer to Help Process a Medical Malpractice Claim”
