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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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Concussions are common injuries in Canada but their potentially devastating impact is often misunderstood, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is shaken within the skull,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “It
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Most Ontario drivers are aware that insurance policies come with a deductible, or the portion of the claim they are responsible for paying before the insurer covers the rest. However, they may not be aware that they may also have to pay a deductible on any court or settlement
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Fairs across Ontario such as the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto are sure signs of the coming of autumn. For children and those young at heart, thrilling midway rides are a key attraction. But if you are injured on one of these mechanical devices you may be able to
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The responsibility of municipalities to maintain roadways so they are safe for all vehicles has been reinforced by a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “In Beardwood v. Hamilton (City), the court awarded substantial damages to a motorcyclist who was injured after
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