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THE STANDARD AUTOMOBILE POLICY: O.A.P. 1.
This paper was presented at the OTLA Spring Conference 2010 in Toronto, Ontario. The O.A.P. 1 is a standard policy of insurance issued in respect
“BEASLEY BOMBSHELL” – CHANGES TO RULE 53.03
“Recent changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure have dramatically changed the steps lawyers have to take to have expert witnesses testify at trial. The
THE TOP 10 ACCIDENT BENEFIT CASES
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SIDNEY CROSBY INTERVIEW AGAIN FOCUSES ATTENTION ON BRAIN INJURY VICTIMS
Peter Mansbridge’s “One on One” Interview with Sidney Crosby once again reminded Canadians of the challenges faced by victims of traumatic brain injury. Sidney discussed
DIFFUSION MRI TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATES NEUROLOGICAL ABNORMALITIES MONTHS AFTER MILD CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS HAVE FADED
Brain injuries are often referred to as “invisible injuries” due to the limitations of brain imaging technology. That may be changing with the advent of
GOT SALT? THIS WINTER, IT MIGHT NOT BE ENOUGH
The term “global warming” may seem like a misnomer when the temperature has been dipping to -20 C or lower. But whether you call it
WINTER LESSONS: HOW TO WALK ON ICE
Here’s one way you can avoid having to hire the injury experts at Martin & Hillyer this winter.
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES RELEASE NEW INFORMATIVE GUIDE FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Being an expert witness in a legal proceeding can be daunting, even for an experienced medical professional. Recognizing the lack of information available to medical
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE BENEFICIARY OF THE 2014 CHARITY BOWL-A-THON…
Come out and support our 20th Annual Charity Bowl-A-Thon!!! This year Martin & Hillyer Associates will be raising funds in support of BIAPH, the Brain
GET HOME SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OPERATION RED NOSE 2013
OTLA is proud to once again be the provincial sponsor for Operation Red Nose, a designated driving program running throughout the holiday season in 10
HEAD INJURY AWARENESS
One of our own, Laura Hillyer, was recently quoted in an article for the Law Times regarding the awareness of head injuries. Click the link
18TH ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Martin & Hillyer Associates 18th Annual Charity Bowl-A-Thon was a HUGE success! The lawyers and staff at Martin & Hillyer & City Kidz extend
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES WELCOME EMMA O’DONNELL TO THEIR PRACTICE
Martin & Hillyer Associates are pleased to welcome Emma O’Donnell to the practice and would like to congratulate her on her call to the bar
19TH ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON ANOTHER SUCCESS!
The Martin & Hillyer annual charity Bowl-a-thon was another big success! This year Martin & Hillyer teamed up with Food4Kids to raise nearly $17,500 for
AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
On January 1, 2010, the government will introduce two new Regulations which will radically alter the Civil Litigation landscape in the Province of Ontario. Regulation
FSCO PRACTICE & SETTLEMENT OF ACCIDENT BENEFITS CLAIMS
No-fault benefits have been a compulsory part of the Ontario automobile insurance package since 1972. The value of these benefits increased substantially in 1978, 1990,
THANK YOU LETTERS
We received two letters from a satisfied client at the end of their legal proceedings. Please take a look at the letters by clicking on
D.M. AND P.M. V. DOMINION OF CANADA
Stephen was retained by D.M and P.M. to represent them in this FSCO arbitration. He acted as lead counsel in this case where the insurer
HELMET ON KIDS CAMPAIGN AT KING ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL
Schools almost out and the weather is warming up! Kids are playing outside but so many of them don’t have the proper equipment they need
PUT THE PHONE DOWN! ONTARIO’S TOP COURT SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO DISTRACTED DRIVERS
The Ontario Court of Appeal delivered two decisions on Friday, September 26th which make it very clear that even holding a cell phone while driving
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATES IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE BENEFICIARY OF THE 2013 ANNUAL CHARITY BOWL-A-THON
This year Martin & Hillyer Associates will be raising funds in support of Food 4 Kids! Food4Kids provides backpacks of healthy food for kids aged
MARTIN & HILLYER ASSOCIATE’S BOWL-A-THON RETURNS!
Martin & Hillyer Associate’s Annual Bowl-a-thon returns in 2013 Martin & Hillyer Associates annual bowl-a-thon raises money for local Burlington charities. Amounts raised in previous
OPERATION RED NOSE KICK-OFF 2012
MPP Jane McKenna, Joe (Superintendent District 3), Rudy, Laura Hillyer (Martin & Hillyer), John Karapita(OTLA), Craig (Emma’s Back Porch) say make the call before you
CLAIRE WILKINSON RECOGNIZED AT OTLA FALL CONFERENCE 2012
2012 OTLA Award winners recognized at Fall Conference The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) recognized several members for their contributions during the association’s 2012 Fall
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS
On Halloween night both children and their parents can be preoccupied with the excitement of the evening and may not pay safety as much thought