Canine aggression is a difficult subject to accurately predict. Many different factors come into play including the health and biology of the dog, the training and treatment by the owners, and environmental conditions that “teach” a dog to apply certain behaviors. When a dog attacks another person or animal, the results can be variable, from […]
Ontario motor vehicle accident legislation is a confusing area of personal injury law for many victims of a car accident. It is important for people to understand their available options for compensation through accident benefits and tort, and how these particular options interplay with each other. Failure to appreciate this balance (or failure to seek
When it comes to bullying, the statistics are disconcerting. Parents may be surprised to hear that while 71% of teachers say they usually intervene with bullying, only 25% of students say that teachers intervene. Over half of bullied children do not report being bullied to a teacher. Finding the truth on bullying becomes more difficult
In Canada, cannabis was regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, SC 1996, c 19 and more specifically, given a legal exemption for medical use. On October 17, 2018, cannabis was legalized under the Cannabis Act, SC 2018, c 16. Despite its history as a potentially effective and viable medical treatment, including but not limited to
Claimants injured in a motor vehicle accident have access to benefits under their own insurance (or through another driver’s insurance policy, or the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund) to help compensate for losses such as, but not limited to, medical and rehabilitative benefits, income replacement, lost educational expenses, attendant care and damaged clothing or medical
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As a dog owner, it pains me to have to write this article because in the process of doing so, I am also acknowledging that some animals through no fault of their own and through the neglect of their owners, may face the consequences of attacking another person or pet. That being said, a few
When a bicyclist gets into an accident involving a motor vehicle, it is common for them to not know that they may be entitled to the same compensation as passengers or drivers injured in a car accident. Under the laws of Ontario, there are two avenues of compensation that a bicyclist can claim: They can make an
In Ontario, there are two avenues of compensation that victims of a car accident (including passengers and pedestrians) may claim to cover the costs of their medical bills, and other expenses: No Fault Insurance: All drivers are required to carry a legal minimum in third-party legal coverage and accident benefits coverage. Accident benefits coverage acts
New changes in Ontario law may make insurance companies bolder and less likely to settle a motor vehicle accident claim on terms that a claimant may need for a full recovery. This means that it is now more important than ever to seek advice from a personal injury lawyer. Many Ontario residents are aware of
