Smartwatch? Distracted Driver.
Smartwatches are one of the most popular pieces of technology available today. Users are attracted to the convenience of having a watch that allows them
Smartwatches are one of the most popular pieces of technology available today. Users are attracted to the convenience of having a watch that allows them
A civil jury isn’t always necessary and the Ontario government should take steps to amend its broken system.
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.
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.
In our justice system, we give jurors profound responsibility and power when we entrust them to render verdicts in legal disputes. The problem in civil cases is that, despite the trust we put in jurors, we do not tell them the whole story or the context in which their decisions are being rendered.
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.
Can I Sue my Insurance Broker for Failing to Make Sure I had Adequate Coverage? Anyone selling insurance, whether it is an insurance company, insurance
New research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma provides compelling evidence regarding the long-term effects of concussion on the brain. The study compared the brains of athletes who
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