By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Many Canadians enjoy skiing, sledding or just walking through a snow-covered park during the winter. But a downside of the season is the increased likelihood of being injured in a fall, perhaps on an icy sidewalk or in a poorly maintained parking lot. “If you fall because someone neglected […]
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • When any part of your body is injured in an auto accident or other circumstance, regaining your health can be a painfully long process. However, full recovery may never happen if your brain is damaged, leaving others to care for you for the rest of your life. That is
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People forced to rely on long-term disability (LTD) insurance as an income replacement after an injury or disability may wonder if those payments are taxable. The answer depends on a variety of factors, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The tax implications of LTD income can
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As schools across the province open their doors next week, students and drivers must keep safety at the top of their minds, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Young children will be excited to be going back into the classroom and seeing their friends, and they
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Passengers who suffer physical damages in automobile accidents in Ontario can make a claim for damages and it does not matter which driver was at fault, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Ontario’s no-fault insurance system law dictates that auto insurance policies must cover injured passengers,”
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Pedestrians injured in a motor vehicle accident are entitled to damages even if an automobile policy does not cover them or if the driver flees, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “People who are walking are particularly vulnerable when it comes to auto accidents, resulting in
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Many people have accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance through their workplace. But often, in the event of injury or death, that coverage is denied, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The terms ‘accidental death and dismemberment’ seem straightforward but insurance companies often seem to find
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As speed limits rise on sections of 400 series highways across the province in July so may the risk of getting into a serious accident, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Most of us love long drives in the summer, whether we are going to a
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Proposed changes to the auto insurance system in Ontario may allow drivers to reduce their insurance premiums but that may result in financial hardship down the road, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The government has suggested people can lower their premiums by opting out of
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By Paul Russell, LegalMattersCanada.ca • If an injury or illness prevents you from working for an extended period you may be eligible for long-term disability (LTD) insurance, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “It is meant to help you financially after any short-term insurance coverage runs out. But problems can arise if
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