By LegalMattersCanada.ca • If you ever wondered how dangerous your community is to drive in as compared to other Ontario cities, a 2003 study provides some answers. Drawing on data from more than 100,000 insurance quotes in the past three years, including almost 2,300 accidents and over 5,000 tickets, the insurance comparison site MyChoice has […]
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While we are all looking forward to spending time with family members and friends over the holidays, studies show that the winter months are the riskiest when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. In addition, Fridays, followed by Thursdays, are the riskiest days of the week with the highest number of incidents that result in
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The Ontario government recently introduced legislation that “would require municipalities to receive approval from the province before installing new bike lanes that would result in the removal of lanes for traffic.” Doug Ford’s Conservative government is also planning to remove bike lanes on Yonge Street, Bloor Street and University Avenue that cost the City of
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In light of news stories about immigration and permanent residents, some people may be left wondering what will happen if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident with someone who is not a Canadian citizen. In most cases, there is no difference than being in an accident with a Canadian citizen, provided the other
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Cutting costs whenever possible can help keep a healthy bottom line and Canadians can be quite adept in economizing. However, sometimes it truly makes sense to look a gift horse in the mouth and read the fine print. Beginning on July 1, 2026, Ontario drivers will see the provincial no-fault automobile insurance regime move to
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Canadian women taking Pfizer’s Depo-Provera or its generic version may have reason for concern following reports that the contraceptive injection may increase the risk of brain and spinal tumours. Recent medical literature concludes that long-term use of Depo-Provera increases the risk of developing intracranial meningioma, a type of brain or spinal cord tumour. Pfizer is
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A growing number of personal injury lawsuits that began in the United States involving Onewheel electric skateboards could find their way to Canada. The motorized skateboards are manufactured in the U.S. and sold in this country. These conveyances have been subject to mass recalls and personal injury claims after “incidents resulting in serious injury, including
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While public transit is generally safe, every year some riders suffer injuries caused by mechanical failures, operator error or collisions with other vehicles. When that happens, both the operator and the municipality may bear responsibility since transit authorities owe a duty of care to riders. But as various court rulings have found, that liability does
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By LegalMatters Staff • For a long-term disability claim to be successful it must include a chronological narrative of your medical history, treatments and diagnoses. That type of medical evidence can only be gathered through regular and ongoing medical care and careful tracking of any reports given by experts along the way. These records can
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Dealing with an insurance company in a long-term disability (LTD) claim can be frustrating and stressful, especially if your benefits are denied or terminated. It can be even more challenging if the insurer uses surveillance in an attempt to refuse benefits. When insurers have concerns or suspicions about a claim, they may decide to investigate
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