COVID-19 has brought our civil justice system to a grinding halt. Courthouses are closed, limitation periods are suspended, and it is very difficult to get a case before a judge unless it is urgent or very straightforward.
We are all suffering through the worst pandemic in memory. With that in mind, I’d like to give you a list of things that I’m looking forward to after we defeat the Coronavirus.
When are trusts most often used in wills? When you are intending to benefit a minor child in your will, you are intending to benefit a person who receives odsp, you want to control what happens to the inheritance after a beneficiary’s death or you want to control the beneficiary’s spending.
If the CAS calls you for an interview, do you have to speak with them? The short answer is, in most cases, no – however, if you don’t agree to an interview, this raises a big red flag, and the CAS has a range of options open to them to compel you to participate in their investigation, or to continue their investigation without your involvement.
Coping with serious injuries, along with a delay in getting care and/or wage loss benefits, can make a difficult situation that much worse. At Martin & Hillyer we believe it is critical to become actively involved in our client’s case as soon as possible.
Don’t always trust google to show you the best results! Here are some tips to help you identify real, local lawyers when searching online.
If you are injured in a car crash and feel that you should be entitled to compensation for your pain, income losses, or other expenses, rest assured that in most circumstances, it will be an insurance company that is paying for your claim – not the individual person who actually caused the car crash.
The Dutch Reach is a simple, low tech, proven-effective technique which has the potential to make Burlington’s and all of Ontario’s roads safer for drivers and cyclists.
When travelling, planning for an adverse health issue is never high on the agenda but the cost of health care in other countries can be extraordinary! Be prepared with these tips from Bruce Hillyer.
Government amended the Rules of Civil Procedure related to cases with damages of $200,000 or less. While lawyers are not exactly known for being open to innovation, these changes should be embraced by the personal injury bar.
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