By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Getting around urban centres in Ontario can be a hassle. And expensive, when you factor in gas, vehicle costs and parking fees. So it is not surprising that some people are embracing e-scooters as a mode of transportation, which promise quick and easy commutes across the city. But users […]
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A crucial part of any personal injury lawsuit is determining the amount, or quantum, of damages, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The circumstances of cases are never identical, although similarities can be found in particular types of injuries,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “When I
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • There is a good reason why more than 90 per cent of personal injury lawsuits never make it to trial, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “I always advise my clients that receiving a settlement is better than gambling on a verdict,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • You just suffered a personal injury. If it was due to the actions or negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation to aid in your recovery. Before you can receive that funding there is one crucial thing you should try to secure, says Ontario personal injury
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People who suffer an injury need time to recover. But they must also be aware there are deadlines governing their right to make a claim for compensation, warns Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “You have a limited amount of time to take legal action after an accident in
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A growing number of Canadians are discovering the health benefits and lower commuting costs associated with cycling, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The biggest downside is the risk of an accident,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “Unlike motor vehicles, bicycles offer no protection to the rider, so
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you suffer an injury due to the actions or negligence of others, your family physician can be a valuable ally in your efforts to receive adequate compensation, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “A family doctor can play a significant role in proving your personal injury claim,”
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Escalators are a convenience we take for granted. But a surprising number of people suffer injuries on these moving staircases, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Because escalators allow us effortlessly get around places like the airport or multi-level stores, most of us don’t think about the hazards
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • For many Canadians, one of the great joys of winter is sliding down a hill on a toboggan or sled. But the risk of serious injury may lurk behind the next snow drift, warns Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “We all love the thrill of tobogganing and it
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you suffer a personal injury due to someone else’s actions, talk to a lawyer about it and not to your friends through social media, advises Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “I understand that many people, especially younger generations, rely on Twitter, Snap Chat, Facebook, whatever, as their
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