Ontario uses Fault Determination Rules for insurance purposes, but a lawsuit may involve a broader negligence analysis. Here is the difference.
Sprains, strains and whiplash may not appear on an X-ray, but they can still affect work, sleep and daily life. Good documentation is essential.
The OCF-1 starts an Ontario accident-benefits claim. Learn who may apply, when to notify the insurer and what information the form requests.
The first hours and days after a collision can affect medical recovery and an insurance claim. These ten steps help preserve important information.
Ontario changed its statutory accident-benefits system on July 1, 2026. Here is what drivers and injured people should know about mandatory and optional coverage.
Misconception 1: I have insurance, I don’t need a lawyer. It is important to remember that insurance companies are running a business for profit. An initial offer from the insurance company to settle your claim will almost always be less than the full amount of your coverage and may not be enough to cover your medical […]
One of the most common questions we are asked during an initial free consultation is: “How much is my personal injury case worth?” It is difficult to answer such a question based on the limited information from a one-hour consultation. To determine the value of a personal injury case, an attorney must evaluate the compensation […]
Question: What can I ask for in my personal injury claim? Is there a specific amount I should be asking for? Answer: A personal injury settlement demand takes into consideration a number of factors: How the injury occurred (auto accident, defective product, negligently maintained premises, etc); Severity of the accident itself (for example, a low impact […]
Ontario Provincial Police are asking any motorists who witnessed the two tractor-trailers being driven in the moments before they collided head-on in northeastern Ontario on January 11 to come forward. The accident happened on Hwy. 11 near Matheson in the morning. According to law enforcement sources, a Winnepeg truck driver, 29, was headed south and […]
A recent blog entry dealt with the children who were vulnerable to pedestrian accidents in Ontario. But there is another group who is also at high risk of harm from these type of accidents — senior citizens. There are various reasons for this. Today’s senior citizens often remain active far longer than their counterparts in […]