Joshua Goldberg

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What if you have an accident on someone’s private property?

/ Personal Injury /

Accidents are hard to predict and can happen to anyone, anywhere. It is no surprise that many are injured every year both in private homes and non-residential properties such as malls, schools, offices, parking lots, etc. Many of us do not expect to see hazards when we enter a private home or business.   Fortunately, the society we live in imposes regulations that strive to make sure infrastructure […]

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Advice on hosting a holiday party during a waning pandemic

/ COVID-19, Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The holiday party season is fast approaching, celebrating a year disrupted by COVID-19.  And those planning corporate festivities should keep the pandemic in mind, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg, and take the necessary steps to protect employees. “Companies should not be afraid to have a holiday party

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Take action immediately after a painful slip and fall

/ Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As cold temperatures and snow replace warm autumn days, slip and falls grow more inevitable.  If you suffer serious physical damage after a tumble on someone else’s unsalted driveway or adjoining sidewalk in Ontario, a bill passed late last year sharply limits the time period you have to start

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Courts must be convinced that pets are more than property

/ Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Canadian courts generally do not award damages for mental distress associated with the injury to or death of a pet, but Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg wants to change that. “I believe pet owners can be entitled to pain and suffering damages for the loss of a pet,”

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We can expect to see more COVID long-haulers in court soon

/ COVID-19, Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Canadian courts will be dealing with a surge of COVID-related litigation for years to come, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg, starting with challenges to rules around masking and vaccinations. “There are already human rights arguments being made regarding mandatory masking and vaccination requirements,” he says. “I have had

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General and special damages possible after a personal injury

/ Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A multitude of factors can affect the damages awarded after a personal injury, which is why it is difficult for anyone to say what your claim is worth, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Damages are awarded to those who are injured or suffer a loss due to

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Pandemic the perfect time to launch a virtual law practice

/ COVID-19, Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Since being called to the bar in 2011, Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg has been intrigued by the idea of running a practice with a virtual office rather than the traditional bricks and mortar model. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, he realized the time was

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