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”
It’s a jungle out there. If you’re in Ottawa — whether you live here or you’re just passing through — it’s good to know how to stay safe. This guide provides essential information you need for safety awareness on the streets, and where to go if you’re injured. Awareness Starts on the Streets of Ottawa … Continue reading “A Guide to Staying Safe in Ottawa”
If you have been injured in an accident and are set to receive a personal injury settlement or disability benefits, one of the important questions that always comes to mind is how the benefits will be taxed. Many workers have disability benefits provided through their workplaces. There are also other options to purchase disability coverage … Continue reading “Will I be Taxed on Personal Injury Damages or Disability Benefits?”
Unlike some other Canadian provinces, in Ontario, jury trials are still regularly used in civil cases such as personal injury lawsuits. Are juries really fair to accident victims? In a 2016 case, Mandel v. Fakhim, an Ontario Superior Court judge expressed the opinion that “jury trials in civil cases seem to exist in Ontario solely … Continue reading “How is “Pain and Suffering” Determined in Ontario?”
After an injury-causing motor vehicle collision, automobile insurance companies may be responsible for providing injured policyholders with income replacement benefits (IRBs) if their newly acquired medical conditions make it impossible for them to continue working. IRBs do not replace all of an accident victim’s pre-accident income. Rather, they provide payments of up to 70% of … Continue reading “Calculating Self-Employment Income Losses Following an Auto Accident”
