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

November 4, 2024

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

October 31, 2024

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

What happens when a plaintiff cannot remember the cause of their injuries?

What happens when a plaintiff cannot remember the cause of their injuries?

October 16, 2024

Author: Christopher Fleury When an individual brings a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, the onus is on them (and their lawyers) to prove their case. In most cases this means that they must prove to the Court that the defendant breached a legal duty that was owed to them, and that the breach of the legal duty caused injury and the incurrence of expenses. The word caused or causation is often overlooked. It is common for an injured victim to

Self-Representation, Access To Justice & The CFA

Self-Representation, Access To Justice & The CFA

October 16, 2024

Author: Fatema Tokhy One of the toughest questions for some individuals is whether they should hire a lawyer or advocate on their own. Reasons cited for opting to self-represent include unable to afford the legal fees of a lawyer, dissatisfaction with a former/current counsel and/or inaccessibility. Whatever the justification, how does the Court treat self-represented litigants (“SRL”)? Are they crowned as martyrs or do they attract the wrath of the Judges? According to the National Self-Represented Litigants Project (“NSRLP”), 40%

Bicycle Safety and Contributory Negligence

Bicycle Safety and Contributory Negligence

October 16, 2024

Author: Ryan Alkenbrack As a regular cyclist, a topic that I like to revisit as we approach the end of winter and the start of spring (hopefully sooner than later) is bicycle safety. Common sense tells us that wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death for bicyclists if they are involved in a crash. Many studies have shown the reality of how significantly helmets reduce the risk of injury to cyclists. In 2018, Alena Høye,

The Collateral Damage of Delays for Medical Treatment Due COVID-19

The Collateral Damage of Delays for Medical Treatment Due COVID-19

October 16, 2024

We have all been dealing with COVID-19 for what feels like forever. Here in Ontario we just entered into our second state of emergency. Our frontline doctors, nurses and support staff have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to not only treat seriously ill coronavirus patients but also to continue providing care for patients affected by non-COVID-19 health conditions. The reality is that as the pandemic continues, the challenges faced by our healthcare professionals are increasing as does the potential