Bifurcation is a procedural tool used to sever a trial into two hearings. It is most commonly used to split the liability and damages portion of a trial. This process has the potential, when exercised appropriately.

In our last blog, we discussed having a guardian appointed for personal care and property. But what happens when there is a lawsuit involved and your loved one is found not to have capacity...

In a June 14, 2021, Superior Court decision, Master Graham held that the defendant was responsible for the costs of cancelled defence medical examinations of the plaintiffs after the plaintiffs...

The 2023 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Baker v Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada[1] is officially the highest punitive damages award in Canadian jurisprudential history.

This recent Superior Court of Justice decision arises from an incident where the co-Plaintiff, Ryan Holtzhauer, was a pedestrian seriously injured in a collision involving a vehicle driven by Anthony Homer Peck...

Every year, people suffer from serious, and sometimes fatal injuries, due to water-related incidents. The Pan American Health Association reported that drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24.

Recognizing signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after an accident is critical for both your health and your legal rights. In the chaos that follows a collision, fall, or sudden impact...

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision in Ontario, you are entitled to no-fault accident benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) through your own insurer.

A serious head injury changes everything in an instant. In the urgency of an emergency room or at the scene of an accident, doctors and paramedics act quickly...

Medical records after a serious injury are the official record of what happened to your body, how it was treated, and how your injuries continue to affect your life.

If you or someone you know has been wrongfully injured, you may find yourself coming across many words that are unfamiliar.

This recent Superior Court of Justice decision arises from a pedestrian motor vehicle collision where Larry Hamel was struck by an unidentified vehicle on September 20, 2019.

Significant changes to auto insurance in Ontario are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, through reforms to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).

In Aubin v Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa (Soloway Jewish Community Centre), the Ontario Court of Appeal increased the statutory presumptive prejudgment interest rates...

Being involved in a motor vehicle collision or an accident of another kind may result in an injury to the spinal cord.

Summer is officially here, and no one is more excited about the hot weather than our energetic children. After months of being constantly stuck at home due to schools being closed due to COVID-19.

Understanding when drowning and near-drowning incidents may give rise to legal claims in Ontario, this analysis examines occupiers' liability, safety obligations for pools and natural bodies of water, and the types of evidence needed to establish negligence. With Ontario recording an average of 190 water-related deaths annually, knowing who may be responsible and what preventative measures should have been in place can help families access support after a tragedy.

Disputing injury severity Ontario is one of the most common and most frustrating issues people face after a serious accident.

In our previous blog, we discussed Ontario Court of Appeal's decision of Aubin v Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa, and the requirements to deviate from the statutory presumptive prejudgment interest rate via s. 130 of the Courts of Justice Act.

Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath of the collision, it's easy to feel confused about what to do next.