Left-turn collisions in Ontario involve complex fault determinations that go beyond simple assumptions about driver liability. While Section 141 of the Highway Traffic Act requires left-turning drivers to yield to oncoming traffic...

On February 18, 2021, the Divisional Court released a Notice to the Profession replacing the earlier Notice to the Profession dated June 29, 2020.

In the latest from Louis v Poitras, which our blog has closely followed, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision on January 25, 2021 (see 2021 ONCA 49).

This decision is one of the first to address the new Rule 53.03 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, which came into effect on March 31, 2022, and deals with the timeliness of expert reports.

You have completed your claim and have received your settlement, but there are various fees and deductions that you were not expecting.

Many of us live in communities where the local Municipal government has enacted by-laws that require property owners to clear snow and treat ice on adjacent sidewalks despite the fact that the...

In Ontario, the Occupier's Liability Act ("OLA") governs the responsibilities of occupiers of real property. If you have been injured by an accident that occurred in an apartment building...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the disclosure of social media content, in the case of Mohamud v. Juskey. The court ruled on the defense's motion for the production...

Can plaintiffs request a mediation to take place even before things, such as discoveries, have occurred? Section 258.6(1) of the Insurance Act, a provision that is not well known, actually provides for mandatory mediations.

Ontario has implemented a five-year pilot framework for permitting the use of larger cargo power-assisted bicycles ("cargo e-bikes") on Ontario roads, should municipalities choose to allow...

Police have repeatedly stated that a main cause for road violence is distracted driving.

You have made the decision to pursue a personal injury action and have begun your search for a lawyer. In Part 1 of this series, we considered a lawyer's specialization, their reputation, and your personal connection with them.

Canadians are no strangers to rampant inflation. At year-end 2021, inflation hit its highest level since 1991 – six months later, another record was set for the country's highest inflation rate since 1983.

To no surprise, there is a significant number of cyclists that do not feel safe travelling in Toronto. This belief is shared by Henry Gold, a biking enthusiast, who claims that "Toronto is the most perilous city in the world to be a cyclist."

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a form of income replacement.

The punitive damages award against the employer was the basis of the appeal.

Is a formal diagnosis of ‘chronic pain' necessary to escape the Minor Injury Guideline ("MIG")? A recent LAT decision suggests no, provided there is medical evidence documenting persistent pain...

Perhaps we've become numb to the news of pedestrians being struck by vehicles in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2022, 22 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle collisions in the Toronto streets.

Returning to work after a spinal cord injury is an important yet often difficult endeavor.

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a form of income replacement. It protects your income if you have the misfortune of becoming disabled due to injury.