Personal Injury
Big changes are coming to your car insurance on july 1, 2026 – It’s time to review your policy!
If you or someone in your family drives in Ontario, mark July 1, 2026 in your calendar. Why? Because the way your car insurance pays for accident benefits is changing significantly.
Many benefits that are currently automatic may no longer be included. Instead, Ontario is moving to a pick-and-pay model, giving you more control to tailor your coverage and potentially lower premiums. However, declining optional benefits could leave you or your family with limited support.
The role of medical records in personal injury claims: why documentation matters
In any personal injury claim, the foundation of the case includes detailed medical records of injuries, treatment and the overall impact of the incident on the injured person’s life. Records provide a factual account of injuries and rehabilitation following an accident, help establish causation (i.e. that the incident caused or contributed to the injuries) and assist with proving damages.
Navigating the application for accident benefits in Ontario: a step-by-step guide
We are continuing our blog series about Ontario’s new construction rules with a goal to summarize, in simple language, the recent changes to the Construction Act.
Here’s what you need to know about the construction lien process, what a holdback is and how you handle on your project.
Slips or falls on ice or snow? Report them – fast!
If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident on ice and snow that was caused by someone’s else’s failure to clear ice and snow, you only have 60 days from the date of the incident to notify the people or companies who are responsible that you may have a claim.
Back-to-school safety alert
It’s the time of year when families are shopping for back-to-school supplies and thinking about bus schedules, packed lunches and after-school activities.
But it is also an important time for everyone in the community to consider safety with increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic, especially in school zones.
In Canada, child pedestrian injuries are a leading cause of injury-related deaths for children under age 14.
You’ve been injured in a car accident, now what?
The idea of meeting with a lawyer can be an intimidating concept that many avoid. However, connecting with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision can often make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your accident.
When preparing to contact a personal injury lawyer, it is important to have as much pertinent information and documentation as possible to help present the lawyer with an accurate picture of the accident.
The “deductible” in motor vehicle accident cases – A barrier for the injured
When you have been injured in a car accident, the challenges can be overwhelming. While you are dealing with your physical injuries and emotional impact, you also have to manage car repair issues, insurance paperwork, medical appointments and rehabilitation and missed time from work.
And there is another hurdle – the “deductible” for pain and suffering awards in motor vehicle accident cases.
Essential tips for motorcyclists
Autumn is a great time for getting the motorcycle out for a road trip. However, because of the vulnerability of being in an open and unprotected vehicle, there is risk of serious injury in a collision. Injuries can include spinal and muscle damage, road rash, traumatic brain injury and even death.