ArticleCategory 2 Rules And LAT-AABS ApplicationsSince the Licence Appeal Tribunal ("LAT" or "the Tribunal") took over AB disputes in 2017, the average time from application to decision has steadily increased. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
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ArticleMartin v Hurst – CanLII Case SummaryIn Martin v Hurst, 2023 ONSC 2606, the Divisional Court touched on many important issues including the meaning of the word "attack" in the context of liability under the Dog Owner's Liability Act...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWho Pays For Your Injuries After An Uber Crash? Understanding Ontario's Multi Insurer MazeIf you're injured in an Uber crash, you're not alone in wondering who's responsible for paying for your injuries. Unlike traditional car accidents...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhy Brain Injury Cases Often Depend On Evidence From Family, Friends, And Co-WorkersThe impacts of brain injury often times cannot readily be seen on the surface. In many cases of mild or moderate brain injury, symptoms develop gradually, causing individuals to not recognize that they have sustained a brain injury until weeks or months after the initial incident.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWinter Tires And Liability: What Happens If You Drive Without Them In Ontario?As temperatures drop and winter settles in across Ontario, drivers must prepare for the challenging road conditions that come with it.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleAnywhere But Your Rearview Mirror: Why Hanging Your Mask From Your Rearview Mirror Is A Bad IdeaCOVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives, but one change that has been the most visible has been the use of masks. Masks are now mandatory in grocery stores, malls, coffee shops...CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleBoating Accidents: Accessing Compensation And Compensation LimitsAs the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, many of us are packing up and heading to the cottage. Over 15 million Canadians participate in boating every year.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticlePurchasing A New Home With Benefits Payable Under The Statutory Accident Benefits ScheduleWhere an individual seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision can no longer live in his or her rented living arrangements, may benefits payable under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule...CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleBullying And Injuries At School: When Does It Become A Legal Issue?Bullying and injuries at school are serious issues that can have long-term effects on a child's physical and emotional well-being.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleCan I Sue For PTSD Or Mental Trauma After An Accident In Ontario?When most people think of injuries from a car or pedestrian accident, they imagine broken bones, sprains, or visible scars. However, not all injuries are outwardly apparent.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThe Importance Of Taking Reasonable Steps To Identify Potential Defendants: Reimer V Toronto (City)The case of Reimer v Toronto (City)[1] is a cautionary tale for plaintiffs. On February 7, 2017 the plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell on the sidewalk after exiting a TTC Bus at the intersection...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleThe Role Bad Character Evidence Played In Ordering New TrialOn the night of August 30, 2014, 16-year-old Jasmine Jarvis was running across the street after exiting a taxicab with her friend.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhat Is An Accident Under The SABs: Recent Developments In The LawThe question as to what qualifies as an "accident" under section 3(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule ("SABS") is a commonly litigated...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhy Brain Injury Cases Often Become Credibility DisputesIn many brain injury claims in Ontario, the primary issue can be not whether a crash occurred, but rather whether the resulting symptoms and long-term effects of the brain injury are significant enough to support...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleEnforcing Bicycle Lane Regulations: What To Do When Trucks Park IllegallyParking a vehicle in a bicycle lane is extremely dangerous, not to mention inconsiderate. The City of Toronto has attempted to prevent people from blocking cycling infrastructure...CanadaTransportMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleOntario's 2019 Auto Insurance Reform – A Step In The Right Direction For Ontario DriversThe Ontario budget released last Thursday, April 11th, 2019 addressed numerous contentious issues in the auto insurance sector. CanadaInsuranceMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleAccident Benefits And Priority Disputes: What’s Changing In Ontario In 2026After a motor vehicle collision in Ontario, determining which insurance company is responsible for Accident Benefits can become complicated when multiple policies are involved. With significant changes to Ontario's...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
ArticleWhy Brain Injury Claims Involving Children Are DifferentPediatric traumatic brain injuries present unique legal and medical challenges that differ significantly from adult cases. The full impact of a child's brain injury may not emerge for years...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcLeish Orlando LLP
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