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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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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