If you’re in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) — whether you’re here for an event or you live here — it’s always a good idea to know how to stay safe on the streets. It’s not a matter of crime, necessarily, but rather a matter of accident awareness, alertness about your surroundings, and … Continue reading “A Guide to Staying Safe in Hamilton”
Injured accident survivors often face long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Recovering the compensation they are rightfully owed is not always a straightforward process. Indeed, many factors and considerations must be weighed throughout the process of awarding restitution before a final amount can be determined. Case Study: Howland v. Estate of Howland A recent decision … Continue reading “What Type of Interest or Fees can an Ontario Court Award in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?”
Barrie’s streets have seen more than a few changes over the past decade. No longer a mere bedroom community of Toronto, Barrie is booming as a tourist destination in all seasons. Its strategic position near Toronto, Ottawa, and other rural areas in northern Ontario give the city leverage as an important employer in its own … Continue reading “A Guide to Staying Safe in Barrie”
Ajax is the ideal suburb for raising a family. It’s also a great place to live if you love waterside trails, bird watching, or picnics. Plus, it’s wonderfully multicultural and the community is vibrant and friendly. Millennials love it here, and they’ve been flocking here for the affordability, especially those who have plans to get … Continue reading “A Guide to Staying Safe in Ajax”
Statistics show that underage drivers contribute to accidents, injury, and property damage at a much higher rate than experienced drivers. Thus, the risk to all drivers on the road today of being injured or suffering property damage due to the actions of an underage driver is also much higher. What is the Law Concerning Underage … Continue reading “I was Injured by an Underage Driver: What do I do now?”
What starts as a joyful and restful respite can transition quickly to a nightmare in the wrong circumstance. Preparing for those scenarios in advance can certainly help make this unfortunate process better for travelers. When faced with an injury that occurs away from your hometown or perhaps even your home country, often complex legal issues … Continue reading “Injured on Vacation: What to do Next”
Cases involving issues of potential liability by the police for injuries caused to third parties are complicated because they often cross legal issues that cover torts, administrative, criminal, and constitutional law issues. The types of law involved in a potential police liability case for injuries can be impacted by whether the injured party is merely … Continue reading “I’ve been Injured by Police in Ontario: What do I do?”
Amusement parks offer the potential for many various types of accidents or equipment failures that can lead to serious injuries or death. There are many types of potential hazards that can lead to accidents in amusement parks. Potential hazards include: Structural failure of a ride An unsafe exit or entrance related to a ride Malfunctioning … Continue reading “Amusement Park Injuries in Ontario: Everything you Need to Know”
