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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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Much of Ontario has experienced little snowfall so far this winter but that could change in February, which is why residents must keep snow shovels and salt handy, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “While bylaws vary depending on the municipality, homeowners are typically responsible for clearing snow
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Everyone knows that driving during the winter can be dangerous due to snow and ice. But this time of year can also be hazardous for pedestrians, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Media reports often focus on auto accidents on our freeways caused by winter storms, while neglecting
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg says that one of the first questions prospective clients ask is how much they can expect to receive if they are successful in their legal action. “The answer always is, ‘It depends,” he says. “I am not trying to be evasive. It is
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People launching a personal injury claim must be careful of what images they post on their private social media accounts, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law, says a July Superior Court of Justice decision demonstrates how images on Facebook and Instagram can
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Many Canadians love to drive, whether to get to work or take a vacation to a favourite destination. Transport Canada states that more than 26.2 million vehicles were on our nation’s roadways in 2021, up almost two per cent from the previous year. While most of those trips ended
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Many people welcome an extra hour of sleep when most of the province shifts back to Standard Time at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5. But they also need to be extra cautious when driving or walking in the days and weeks that follow, warns Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Children love to dress up for Halloween and be rewarded with candy as they trick-or-treat. But Oct. 31st also presents dangers that adults must be aware of, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “As young people head out of the house in colourful costumes to knock on doors,
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The rental market is booming in Ontario, with post-secondary students and others cramming into everything from high-rise units to basement apartments. No matter the situation, landlords have a legal duty to keep those premises safe and free of hazards, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “If you are
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