In this post, Daniel Rabinovitch explores Ontario's courts' increasing acceptance of using text messages as a method of substituted service in legal cases.

Car insurance. It's something no one ever wants to use, but also something we are so relieved to have if we ever do.

The hesitance that many survivors of abuse have around the legal system is not surprising. The process, whether criminal or civil, can seem intimidating, confusing and lengthy.

Firmalino had Essure implanted and subsequently removed after one of the coils migrated into her uterus.

When any airline accident occurs, there are a wide variety of factors that will have a bearing on your ability to seek compensation. Adding an international travel component to this equation...

The president of the Canadian Hernia Society, Dr. John Morrison, has been spreading word of an "epidemic" of mesh-related complications he has been witnessing for the past few years.

Suing a negligent party who caused or contributed to a person's injury, or suing an insurance company for denied benefits.

But a fair justice system must inherently be an accessible civil justice system. If only the independently wealthy could afford to pursue or defend a claim, many other people would consider it unjust.

Automobile drivers, like fine wine, tend to get better with age. Older drivers can draw on a wealth of experience from their years on the road to assist them when faced by a variety of dangerous conditions.

In medical negligence cases, patients and families are often left dealing with physical injuries, emotional trauma, financial stress, and uncertainty about the future. In Ontario, medical malpractice...

Nurses face fear on two fronts.

Across sectors, government policies built on faulty evidence-based approaches ("EBA") have disproportionately failed women, leading to preventable harm.

As patients under a doctor's care, when they recommend treatment to help manage our condition or assist in our recovery, we usually make an effort to comply as best as we can.

If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, chances are that if you're not spending your spare time out on the open road, you might be found in your garage "working on your bike."

Concussions have often been described as being a silent epidemic: ‘silent' because they often go unrecognized, and an ‘epidemic' because they cause widespread disability and morbidity...

Some things are obvious so we will not spend much time on them.

Indoor playgrounds have exploded in popularity across Ontario over the past decade. From small play areas with ball pits and slides, to large facilities featuring trampolines, multi-level climbing structures, and even indoor skydiving, these spaces offer children and families a fun way to stay active, especially through long Canadian winters.

Ontario's roads present year-round collision risks that extend far beyond winter driving hazards. Analysis of provincial collision data reveals surprising seasonal patterns in crash frequency and fatality rates...

When a loved one is killed because of someone else's negligence, the emotional devastation can feel unbearable.

A car accident can turn your life upside down in a moment. On top of shock and pain, you might start worrying about how you will pay your bills, cover your treatments...