Ten Mistakes People Make When Dealing With Doctors After an Injury
If you have experienced a traumatic injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident or slip and fall you will no doubt end up seeing one or more doctors perhaps on multiple occasions. Here are 10 mistakes people who have experienced a traumatic injury make when dealing with their doctors. 1. Failing to Seek […]
You were injured in a car accident in the USA, what should you do?
Canadians travel to the United States regularly and in the winter months “snowbirds” flock to the southern states in their cars. Seldom do these motorists consider what it would mean if they were injured in a car accident during their trip. Each year, many Canadians are involved in car accidents while travelling in the US. […]
Drone Operators Risk Criminal Charges & Lawsuits
Did you get a drone for Christmas? Well before you start flying it around the neighbourhood or at the local park there are a few things you need to know about the laws that govern drone operators. I recommend that anyone intending to fly a drone in Ontario take a community college course to ensure […]
Social Host Liability
With the holiday season in full swing, many of us will be hosting our friends and family for dinners and other social gatherings where alcohol will be consumed. It is important not only from a social responsibility perspective, but from a legal perspective, to take measures to avoid having your guests drive home while impaired. […]
Leaving The Country This Winter? Do You Have Travel Insurance?
Did you know that, if you are travelling outside of Canada, you will not be covered by OHIP in the case of a medical emergency? Even if you manage to get some OHIP coverage it will be limited and you should not expect that it will pay for your medical bills in another country. If […]
Safety Tips for Winter Cycling
The number of cyclists in Ottawa has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Now that the snow has arrived most of us will put our bikes away until the spring. But there are some hardy cyclists who commute by bike or ride for recreation all year. Winter cycling has its rewards but it also […]
Court Of Appeal Clarifies Collateral Benefits Issues
There has been a steady reduction in the damages that innocent motor vehicle accident victims recover from the at-fault driver. The Ontario Government, working with the insurance industry, has been passing more and more restrictive laws and regulations to cut down on damage awards to innocent accident victims. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released […]
Court Of Appeal Clarifies Pre-Judgment Interest Rate
Insurance companies use their long experience paying out claims, including the payment of pre-judgment interest, in setting premium rates. Premiums are based on the pre-judgment interest rate in force at the time they are paid. It can take several years for a complex motor vehicle accident that results in serious injuries, to wind its way […]
