Fault Determination Rules – When They Apply?
April 9, 2021
I’ve just been involved in an accident and the Insurance Company has said I’m at fault, how do I know if they are correct? For
LAW RESOURCES & NEWS
Perpetrators Found Not Guilty In Court May Still Be Sued
February 4, 2021
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or sexual assault, you can pursue both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. In order for the
Ontario Government Asking For Public Feedback To Reform Car Insurance
January 11, 2019
Between now and February 15, 2019, the Ontario government is looking for public feedback about how to reform car insurance in the province. Unfortunately, their focus seems to be exclusively on reducing premiums, rather than ensuring fair benefits for injured people. Like so many governments before them, the fear is that they will try to reduce rates by cutting benefits for accident victims even further, and by making the process to claim benefits even more difficult.
MHA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
December 6, 2018
2018 has flown by and it is already December! Whether or not you have started (or finished?!) your holiday shopping, we hope this gift guide can help you find something for that difficult-to-buy-for person in your life.
The Hazards Of Winter
November 16, 2018
Annually, we Canadians gear up for our winter experiences, many of which are fraught with danger. It seems in many years winter is upon us in a flash and we’re just not ready or prepared for what winter has to offer. We all know what those hazards are but often forget especially at the start of the season.
Tourist Claims for Vacation Injuries
November 12, 2018
With the warm and sunny days of summer behind us, many Canadians are planning tropical vacations to get a break from the impending harsh winter weather. Many of these trips will go off without a hitch but, for some, things can go very wrong and serious injuries can occur. We are often consulted by injury victims upon their return to Canada to determine whether they have a viable claim, or lawsuit, arising from the injury. The question of whether they can be compensated is complex and involves an entirely different analysis than if the injury had occurred in Ontario.
Car Seat Clinic Success!
October 25, 2018
It was a chilly morning outside yesterday for Martin & Hillyer’s first Free Car Seat Clinic but everyone kept warm with hot coffee and some delicious home
S.C.C. Limits The Scope of Liability in Cases Where Individual Is Injured Following a Theft on Business Premises
October 11, 2018
RANKIN (RANKIN’S GARAGE & SALES) V. J.J., 2018 SCC 19 Canadian case law had not previously established a clear guidance on whether a business owes
Martin & Hillyer Partnering With the Common Moms to Offer a Free Car Seat Clinic
October 4, 2018
We are very excited to announce that Martin & Hillyer Associates has partnered with local business, The Common Moms, to offer a FREE CAR SEAT CLINIC to local parents. This
Choosing an Estate Trustee – 3 Questions To Ask
September 27, 2018
When planning your will, one of the most important decisions you will make is who to appoint as your estate trustee (commonly referred to as
