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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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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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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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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