Service Area: Personal Injury

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Personal Injury

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Posted July 30, 2019

The concept of voluntary assumption of risk is often raised in defence of claims against occupiers. The law regarding a party voluntarily assuming risk is[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted July 11, 2019

The Elements Of Negligence

In order to succeed in a negligence case, the plaintiff must prove the following four elements in order to establish that the defendant acted in[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted June 21, 2019

One Boating Accident, Two Insurance Policies. Which One Pays?

The recent Court of Appeal decision in the case of TD General Insurance Company v. Intact Insurance Company, 2019 ONCA 5, addresses a situation where[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted April 23, 2019

A Pothole Ate My Car

Spring has sprung and Ottawa’s potholes are multiplying in number and growing in size. Cars are falling into potholes causing lost hubcaps, flat tires and[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted April 15, 2019

Do Cyclists Have Legal Protection if Struck by a Vehicle?

Cyclists, unlike drivers, are not required to have insurance. However, a cyclist injured in a collision with a motor vehicle has legal rights that include[...]

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Personal Injury

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Posted March 12, 2019

Review Your Car Insurance Policy as Part of Your Spring Cleaning!

As RRSP season wraps up, tax season is upon us and spring cleaning is around the corner, it is time to take a close look[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted February 7, 2019

What is a Litigation Guardian?

In a Personal Injury action the lawyer explains various legal options to the client, makes recommendations as to how best to proceed and then gets[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted January 25, 2019

The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Canada

Recent studies on car accidents in Ontario confirm that many drivers are not leaving enough space between themselves and other vehicles — more than 25%[...]

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Personal Injury

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Ted Masters

Posted January 20, 2019

Public Transit Accidents and Accident Benefits

Every motor vehicle in Ontario must carry liability insurance and these policies are required to include Statutory Accident Benefits, also known as No-Fault Benefits. These[...]