During 2016 and 2017, nearly 18,000 Canadians were hospitalized after suffering a sports injury, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). In addition to taking the fun out of otherwise enjoyable activities, sports injuries also occupy a unique place in Ontario personal injury law.Specifically, obtaining a legal recovery for an injury sustained while…
Over the summer, we published a video to answer the question, “What is a tort claim?” In it, we explained, “If a person’s negligent act caused your injuries, you are entitled to recover your damages from them in a lawsuit. This is called a tort claim.”That definition is good insofar as it goes, but today…
Given Ontario’s proximity to the United States, the prevalence of American media in popular culture, and the relative infrequency with which most people interact with the courts, it comes as no surprise that some Ontarians are more familiar with American legal concepts than their relevant Ontario counterparts.But personal injury cases in the United States and…
Although we may not think about it every time we sit behind the wheel, the chances of getting into an accident while we’re on the road linger in the back of our minds. And when we do get into an accident, we expect the other party to be cooperative. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers will get scared…
Knowing the nautical rules of the road and practicing basic safety protocol is essential to reducing your risk of boating accidents. You can find excellent boating safety information and specific legal requirements for recreational boating on the Transport Canada website; be sure to check out their Safe Boating Guide booklet.The booklet covers various topics to…
A boating accident can result in devastating – and costly – injuries. You or your loved one may have the right to pursue compensation after a boating accident. This is true whether the incident occurred while you were on your own recreational vessel, and another party caused the accident or while you were riding aboard…
The results of this quiz are not intended to guarantee the outcome of your potential case. It is an application we have developed to help you get a better understanding of your situation and should not be viewed as the equivalent of speaking with a lawyer.
