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Our lawyers regularly research legal findings and trends to make sure we have all the information we need to best serve our clients. Here is a collection of articles that you may find of interest.
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Dec 21, 2009
Golf Course Ruling in Favour of Injured Party
Person injured on a golf course by an errant golf ball entitled to damages where it was shown that the at fault party did not conduct himself as would be reasonably expected on a golf course.
Dec 18, 2009
Nova Scotia Appeal Court Maintains $2 500.00 Cap on Minor Injuries
The Nova Scotia Appeal Court upheld the $2,500.00 cap on minor injuries. The government may move to remove the cap.
Dec 18, 2009
Supreme Court Rules Against Disability Benefits for Paraplegic
It was recently reported in the news media that a B.C. man lost his insurance battle for long term disability benefits because herpes rendered him parapalegic. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that a B.C. man was not entitled to $200,000 in disability insurance for being rendered paraplegic after having unprotected sex. The incident was not considered an "accident" under the policy.
Dec 18, 2009
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Alberta Trial Lawyers
The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear any further appeal of the attempt by Alberta Trial Lawyers to overturn the $4,000.00 cap on personal injury damages.
Dec 14, 2009
Average Cost of Car Repairs
Interesting fact - average cost of car repair
Nov 29, 2009
Employers Cracking Down on Texting or Talking While Driving
Employers starting to take a hard line on use of handheld or handsfree devices in cars by employees. Also a hodgepodge of legislation adopted by various provinces across the country.
Nov 22, 2009
Facebook Used to Deny Benefits
Pictures from Facebook page used by Long Term Disability Insurer to deny insured any further benefits.
Nov 02, 2009
Benefit Reductions for Ontario Victims of Car Accidents
New Car Insurance Reforms to be introduced today. There are a large number of benefit reductions for victims of car accidents in Ontario.
Oct 25, 2009
Ontario Cellphone Ban
Cellphone ban for Ontario severely restricting the use of handheld devices in cars startes October 26, 2009. Fine can be up to $500.00 but no demerit points.
Oct 15, 2009
Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington Deserving of Its Sterling Reputation
The Brain Injury Assocation of Waterloo Wellington - a great organization and a real credit to our community for the fantastic work they do - with so little.
Oct 05, 2009
Ontario Announces New Safety Rules for Electric Bikes
Ebikes are now permitted to share the road with bicyclists, cars, pedestrians and other traffice throughout Ontario.
Oct 04, 2009
Toronto Police Cracking Down On Bicycle Infractions
Recent police blitz against bicyclists highlights common infractions - no bell, no proper working lights and riding on the sidewalk.
Oct 03, 2009
New Helmet Guidelines from Intrawest Resorts
Intrawest Resorts adopting more stringent helmet guidelines requiring more skiers to wear helmets.
Oct 01, 2009
Ontario Government Restricts Cell Phone Use
The new cellphone law restricting their use in cars will be in place in Ontario effective October 26, 2009.
Sep 30, 2009
Legal Implications of Facebook Only go so far
Facebook pages have to be relevant to trial issues to be admissable. In chronic pain cases Facebook pictures cannot show pain that person is suffering.
Sep 26, 2009
An Intriguing Case: Do Courtroom Clothing Regulations Impinge on Free Speech?
A lawyer with jeans and a ball hat not appropriately dressed for court, fails in suit for free speech
Sep 14, 2009
"Checking Them Twice" -Courtroom Medical Examinations
Defence medical examinations - There a times when the Defence is entitled to a further defence examination.
Sep 01, 2009
One More Example of Why Texting and Driving Needs to Stop
Texting and Driving does not mix - a significant distraction on roadways leading to accidents.
Aug 25, 2009
Personal Injury Claims Bulletin
Claims for past and future housekeeping or home maintenance damages becoming more significant in personal injury claims.
Aug 24, 2009
Trip and Fall Claim
Higher standard of care was not imposed on owner of property where trip and fall accident occured in high pedestrian traffic location.
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