At Bergeron Clifford, we understand the financial strain that personal injury victims often endure. For those injured in motor vehicle accidents, navigating Ontario's Insurance Act can feel overwhelming.

As personal injury lawyers in Ontario, Canada, we at Bergeron Clifford LLP pay close attention to legislative changes that affect our clients' rights, financial well-being, and quality of life.

Whether it's a car accident, slip and fall, or a medical malpractice case, late expert reports have always been a plague on our civil justice system, particularly in the practice of personal injury law.

As a former hockey player- with even a brief stint in junior – every time I hear about an injury or death during a game, it grabs my attention.

You've been in a car accident and sustained injuries. After completing a deluge of forms requested by your car insurer, you are now served with a Notice to Applicant of Dispute...

E-scooters have become a popular way to get around Ottawa, offering a convenient and eco-friendly option for short trips. But like any vehicle, e-scooters come with specific legal responsibilities and potential liability risks that every rider should know about.

If you're living in Ontario and dealing with the challenges of an injury or disability, you might be receiving support through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Part 1 of a 3-part blog series on ATV liability, based on a presentation by Robert Murphy at the 2024 County of Carleton Law Association Civil Litigation conference on November 15, 2024...

Strained finances force everyone to re-evaluate their priorities. With the rising cost of just about everything in Canada most consumers are looking for savings wherever they can find them.

The average car weighs 3,680 pounds. A nine-millimeter bullet weighs as little as sixty-five grams. They can both do untold damage.

In Desrochers v McGinnis, the Plaintiff, Megan, suffered a severe brain injury when the ATV she was riding left the roadway and struck a tree on July 29, 2014.

Hearsay evidence is a term that often causes confusion, not only for the general public but also for legal professionals. In Ontario, where personal injury law is particularly nuanced, understanding hearsay is crucial for effectively presenting or defending a case.

If you've been injured in a car accident in Ontario, you may have heard about the "Minor Injury Guideline" (MIG). It sounds straightforward, right? A guideline for minor injuries...

A few weeks ago the OPP Central Region released an update on wildlife-related collisions over the past three years which indicates that the number of motor vehicle collisions with wildlife is increasing.

We don't buy automobile insurance to protect ourselves from being sued. We buy it to protect the people we hurt from having the carry the burden of their injury alone.

Slip and fall accidents can be sudden and disorienting, but knowing what steps to take immediately afterward can help protect your health, legal rights, and any potential compensation claim.

In Ontario, medical malpractice cases often involve complex legal and emotional considerations.

Seeking medical care—whether it is for a routine check-up or a critical health concern—requires immense trust in medical professionals. Unfortunately, not all medical consultations lead to accurate diagnoses. Misdiagnoses can have devastating consequences...