ArticleWhat You Should Know About JaywalkingAll too often, we find ourselves turning on the evening news to read the headline, "Pedestrian struck while jaywalking." CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleHow Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia Redefines Personal Injury Law For Survivors Of Intimate Partner ViolenceOn May 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. In doing so, the Court changed the personal injury landscape by recognizing a new tort of intimate partner violence and creating an important pathway to justice for survivors.GlobalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleDo I Have To Report My Motorcycle Collision To My Insurance Company?With summer approaching, motorcyclists will be dusting off their bikes and taking to the roads. If you own or operate a motorcycle, here is what you need to know if you are involved in a collision...CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleCOVID-19 Suspends Limitation Period – What Does That Mean For Your Personal Injury Claim?It has been nearly three months now that COVID-19 has forced distance between us all.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleTypes Of Traumatic Brain InjuryToday, September 29, is Rowan's Law Day. Rowan's Law Day falls on the last Wednesday of every September and is dedicated to raising awareness about concussions and promoting brain safety.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleHow 2024 Has Quickly Become The Deadliest Year For Cyclists And Pedestrians2024 is quickly becoming the most dangerous year for pedestrians and cyclists as we see a rise in the death toll.CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleVirtual Examinations And The Consolidated Notice To The Profession Regarding The Covid-19 PandemicIn light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice temporarily suspended its regular operations effective March 17, 2020. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThree Things To Consider On Waivers Of Liability And Third-PartiesThe likelihood of a court invalidating a waiver of liability will affect an injured party's ability to obtain damages.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleJones Et Al. v Manzon Et Al., 2024 ONSC 1205: The Basis For An Off-Coverage Position Is Relevant In The Underlying Tort ActionIn the recent decision of Jones et al. v Manzon et al., 2024 ONSC 1205, McLeish Orlando lawyers, William Harding and Aidan Vining, successfully advanced a motion for the production...CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticlePublic Transit And The Law: Safeguarding Rights In The Aftermath Of AccidentsPublic transit services move approximately 1.7 million commuters every day to, from, and within Toronto and its surrounding municipalities. Something most commuters may not have thought about is...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleTop Five Things You Need To Know About Personal Injury Settlement Payment In OntarioIf you or a loved one has undergone a traumatic injury or loss, it's vital to find the right lawyer that will help you receive the compensation you deserve. Over 95% of personal injury claims...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleGuardianship A Series: What Happens When Your Loved One Is In An Accident And Cannot Make DecisionsWhen a loved one has been in an accident, there are several things going through your mind. One of which might be, "can they make decisions for themselves?" When a loved one is in an accident and is found to be incapable. CanadaFamily and MatrimonialMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleAre Feelings Of Anger And Frustration Compensable Mental Injuries?The recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision Bothwell v London Health Sciences Centre, 2023 ONCA 323, arises from an incident where Mr. Bothwell was administered the wrong medication in Hospital.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleDeficient Notices Of Examinations In An Accident Benefits Claim: Berardinelli v. Aviva Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 138 (ON LAT)This decision stems from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 1, 2019 in which the Applicant was injured. As a result of the collision, the Applicant sought accident benefits...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleFore! Exploring Liability In GolfFor golfers in Ontario, it's our favourite time of year. After long, cold winters, those of us who love to hit the links with our friends can't wait to get out and play in the summer heat. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleGeographical Considerations Regarding The Location Of Defence Medical ExamsIn personal injury lawsuits, the lawyers for the defendant will often ask the injured person (the plaintiff) to attend a medical examination with a doctor the defence lawyer chooses.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleList Of Most Dangerous Intersections In The Greater Toronto Area (GTA)If you live in the GTA, hearing about a car accident on the news is likely an everyday occurrence. One of the reasons for this is that Toronto, and the rest of the GTA, is filled with dangerous intersections.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThe Jury's Out: Another Jury Conditionally Struck – Mackenzie v Pallister, 2021 ONSC 1840The Superior Court of Justice released another decision earlier this month where the jury notice was conditionally struck.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhen Further Defence Medical Examinations Of The Plaintiff May Be Unfair: Mitsis v. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Of London, 2021 ONSC 5719The plaintiff alleged that she had sustained both a neck and right arm fracture as a result of a slip and fall on the defendant's premises in December 2016. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleCase Summary Of Wasylyk v. Simcoe (County)The respondent, Melinda Wasylyk, suffered catastrophic personal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision she was involved in.CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP