Very rarely in law do we see a judge create a new category of claims–in legal terms it’s historic. But […]… Read More
Canadian Law
Sex, Lies, and Videos
With the explosion of smartphones and tablets everyone is taking photos and videos, posting them online in the blink of an eye. Click to read entire article…. Read More
Injuries due to falls on icy sidewalks could lead to lawsuit
While residents of the province of Ontario could suffer injuries in a fall at any time during the year, winter weather increases the odds of this happening. Click to read full article.
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How Much Compensation Can I Receive for my Pain and Suffering?
If you’ve been injured and plan to sue in Canada, there’s a limit on what you can receive for pain and suffering, or general damages, and it’s probably lower than you think. General damages, also known as ‘non-pecuniary’ damages, refer to a variety of related losses which have historically been difficult to define. These damages are awarded to compensate for physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment and expectation of life, and loss of amenities as a result of an injury.
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What do you mean I have to show ‘Liability’?
‘Liability’ is just a fancy word for ‘who is at fault’ or ‘who is to blame’. We have a fault-based legal system in Canada. This means that if you are injured in an accident, you have to show it is someone else’s fault before you can be compensated for your injuries and losses.
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Canada’s Highest Court
In Canada, the buck stops at the Supreme Court, if it even gets that far. Though the Court is the last opportunity for appeal and has the final say in all Canadian legal matters, not everyone is guaranteed an audience. The court mostly chooses which cases it wishes to hear (though some are automatically heard), typically approving 40-75 of the 500-600 applications for leave to appeal it receives each year. … Read More
The new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan vs. CPP disability claims
Have you been seeing a lot of Premier Wynne in the newspapers lately? More so than usual? With the 2015 Federal election campaign underway, talk of policy and law abounds (it’s exciting, really!) and the Ontario Liberal’s new pension plan has been hogging the limelight. How does it compare to the CPP (Canadian Pension Plan) and how will it affect any CPP disability claims made in the future?
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What are CPP disability benefits?
Most people know retirement pensions are available, but did you know that the Canada Pension Plan also includes a monthly disability pension? In order to qualify for a disability pension you must be under the age of 65, have made sufficient contributions to the Plan, and have a “severe and prolonged disability”.
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Who’s responsible in a dog attack?
Whether a dog is cute or ferocious depends on your point of view. As a dog owner, it’s hard to believe that anyone could possibly be afraid of such a gentle being. Surely my dog would never hurt anyone. But not everyone sees dogs the same way and behaviour that you understand as friendly or playful may be perceived as aggression by someone who is not so familiar with dogs. And if someone gets hurt because of your dog’s behavior you are going to be held responsible…. Read More
Have I Contributed Enough to Receive CPP Benefits?
If you are disabled and have worked in Canada you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Canada Pension Plan. To qualify, you must have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for either…… Read More
How long do CPP Disability Benefits last?
The Canada Pension Plan pays out disability benefits from the time you claim disability until age 65 or are no longer disabled–whichever comes first. At age 65 disability pensions are automatically converted into regular retirement pensions.
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How to win an argument
Recently, Justice Rothstein retired from the Supreme Court of Canada. He was a long serving judge and who saw some of the country’s best lawyers at work before him in the Supreme Court.
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