Category: In the News

Understanding Notice Requirements for Slip and Fall Incidents on Ice in Ontario

When winter arrives in Ontario, the risk of slip and fall incidents due to ice and snow increases significantly. For individuals who suffer personal injuries from such incidents, understanding the notice requirements is crucial to ensure their legal rights are protected. Slip and Fall on Private Property: Occupiers’ Liability Act The primary legislation governing slip and fall incidents on private property in Ontario is the Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.2. This Act sets out the duties and liabilities

Major Overhaul to Ontario’s No-Fault Accident Benefits Coming in July 2026

The Ontario government has announced significant changes to the province’s no-fault automobile insurance regime, set to take effect on July 1, 2026. These changes are poised to reshape the landscape of auto insurance in Ontario, negatively impacting those injured in motor vehicle accidents. Here’s a detailed look at what these changes entail and their potential implications. Current No-Fault System Under the current no-fault system, individuals injured in automobile accidents in Ontario are eligible for insurance coverage regardless of who is

Firm Announcement

Times change and Bonn Law must continue to evolve. Effective June 19, 2023, Bonn Law is closing our Trenton office at 80 Division Street. This decision was made after careful consideration of the best way to serve our clients and grow our practice in the Quinte region. We are grateful for the support and trust that the City of Quinte West and its residents have shown us since our founder, George Bonn, opened the Trenton office over 51 years ago

How Long Will My Criminal Case Take?

How Long Will My Criminal Case Take?

Authored by Ruth Roberts When someone is charged with a criminal offence, one of the first things they want to know is: When will this be over? The answer to that question is complicated, and depends on a number of factors. But the short (and probably unwelcome) answer is: not for some time. Before anything significant can be done on a case, the evidence (known as disclosure), needs to be received and reviewed by the accused. If the accused has a lawyer,

Applying for Insurance? Ask Questions and Take your Time

Applying for Insurance? Ask Questions and Take your Time

Author: Kris Bonn We live in a society where insurance is ubiquitous, we must have insurance if we drive a car, if we own a home, we almost always have home insurance, we buy life insurance and long-term disability insurance to protect our families and, if we travel, we buy travel insurance. We buy insurance to protect us when bad things happen. Unfortunately, often when we need the insurance, claims are denied because the insurance company does a post-event investigation

Young People in Criminal Law

Young People in Criminal Law

Author: Scott Raycroft-Wright You may know that a young person who is charged with a criminal offence in Canada is treated differently than an adult who is charged with that offence. There are, however, many myths and misconceptions about how Canada’s criminal justice system handles young people. In this post, I will address some of the ways in which young people differ from adults in the criminal justice system.  What is a “young person”? For the purposes of the criminal