Personal Injury

Don’t let impaired driving spoil the festive season this year

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to remember to keep festive celebrations joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during this time of year, particularly through initiatives like Ontario’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, which will be operating 24/7 until New Year’s […]

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Many variables help determine compensation for an injury

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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Holiday party hosts need to be aware of their responsibilities

Holiday parties are a time to gather with family, friends, or coworkers in seasonal celebration. It can be a busy and fun time, however caution should be taken, both as a host and a party-goer. The dangers of impaired driving are well publicized. Still, despite increased awareness and stricter laws, an average of 10 federal

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Winter is on its way to test Ontario drivers. Are you ready?

Canada is a country with four seasons and each offers its own appeal. Of course, the changing weather also presents motorists with different challenges.  Summer is now in the rear-view mirror and it’s time for drivers to look down the road to winter. The days that lie ahead are bound to present a myriad of

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Social media images can be used as evidence, ruling shows

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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What happens if you get into a traffic accident in the United States?

Each day thousands of Ontario motorists cross the Canada-United States border. It can be a quick trip to see the sights or a vacation encompassing multiple states. The last thing many of these travellers may be thinking about is happens if they are involved in a traffic accident. In Ontario, drivers must carry a minimum

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Job burnout is a ‘special type’ of stress that needs a rebrand

By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Job burnout is a legitimate concern that requires understanding and the means to identify it early so people can get the help they need, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “Burnout is by no means a new phenomenon. We all know stress is the cause of many debilitating

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Your auto insurance policy is not as simple as it seems

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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The changing season brings new slip, trip and fall hazards

Slips, trips and falls are a common occurrence throughout the year but autumn and winter present risks that can increase the chance of a mishap resulting in a serious injury. No matter the time of year, sidewalks, driveways and steps can present a daily hazard. At this time of year, the leaves on trees have

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Remember to take steps to stay safe when clocks fall back

Autumn in Ontario brings many changes including one that could arguably impact our safety. Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. The change to Standard Time means we get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday but studies indicate that less daylight hours leads to more accidents. Toronto Police blame

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