During 2016, more than 70,000 new civil lawsuits were filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ). The SCJ is the provincial court that hears all civil proceedings in Ontario. But, although 70,000 lawsuits may sound like a lot, that figure pales in comparison to the number of legal disputes addressed by forms of … Continue reading “What is Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ontario?”
If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario for which another person was at fault, you may already realize that you are entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits under your own auto insurance policy and third-party liability coverage under the at-fault driver’s policy. But what happens if you have a personal injury claim against another … Continue reading “The Role of Homeowner’s Insurance in a Personal Injury Claim”
During 2016 and 2017, nearly 18,000 Canadians were hospitalized after suffering a sports injury, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Because of that rather unique treatment of sports injuries, it is all the more important that injured Ontarians consult a personal injury lawyer to understand their rights following a sports injury. Top … Continue reading “Sports Injuries in Ontario: What Are My Rights?”
When many people think of personal injury lawsuits, they think of the exorbitant judgments we often hear about coming out of the United States. A significant portion of those judgments is typically a high award for the physical and mental pain and suffering that a person endures as a result of his or her injury. … Continue reading “How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering in Ontario?”
All automobile insurance providers in Ontario are required to provide their policyholders with the mandatory types of coverage outlines in the provincial Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Even though certain no-fault accident benefits should be available to all injured survivors of motor vehicle collisions, insurance companies do not always make it easy for policyholders to … Continue reading “Am I Entitled to Statutory Benefits for a Car Accident Outside of Ontario?”
If you were injured in a car accident, regardless of which driver was at-fault, you could be entitled to accident benefits through your insurance provider. That is because all automobile insurance policies in the province are required to offer coverage in accordance with the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The no-fault accident benefits to … Continue reading “My Insurer Denied My Request for Statutory Accident Benefits: What Now?”
Under Ontario law, the judge has the discretion to decide “issues of fact” or “damages assessed” without a jury. The Ontario Court of Appeal has explained, however, that all parties — plaintiffs and defendants alike — have a “substantive” right to a jury trial that “should not be interfered with without just cause.” Therefore, a … Continue reading “Do I Have to Let a Jury Hear My Ontario Personal Injury Case?”
There are a surprisingly large number of Canadians who think they can represent themselves in court without the assistance of a lawyer. Self-represented litigants are increasingly seen in all kinds of civil matters. Although you may feel it is cheaper to handle your own case, the reality is that you are far less likely to … Continue reading “Why Representing Yourself is a Bad Idea”
