Most people have no idea of all the different coverages provided by their home owners insurance policy, or their tenants policy. House or apartment insurance is not that expensive compared to car insurance for example but it usually provides much more than fire and theft coverage. Most home insurance policies also protect the home owner …
Ontario’s current automobile insurance regime can be quite complicated and if you have had a serious car accident you should definitely consult with a lawyer. One of the most misunderstood aspects of Ontario auto insurance law is the no fault component. Most clients are surprised when I tell them that they must advise their own …
Most people don’t realize that their home insurance, whether they rent or own, protects them from many other risks. I once took a case where a teenager lost sight in one eye after being hit by a snowball at school. The boy wasn’t participating in the snowball fight when he was hit. In the end, …
Insurance Companies are always looking for reasons to deny insurance coverage to their own clients or to reduce the amount that they have to pay out.
If you’ve suffered an injury on a city sidewalk or road and plan to sue, you only have ten days to act in Ontario. Surprised? Probably, but ignorance of the law is no excuse. There is an exception (more on that later), but if you’re hurt from tripping on uneven pavement or slipping on an icy sidewalk, and plan to sue the city, you have only ten days to give the municipality notice, and in the manner prescribed by law.
Most drivers in Ontario are aware that they must have automobile insurance before driving, or letting anyone else drive, their vehicle. What most don’t know is that you may not be able to sue for your injuries if you are in an accident while driving uninsured. Even if the accident is not your fault.
Thanks to a new law, settlements awarded after August 1, 2015 for car accident injuries now stand to receive less money for pain and suffering damages if the amount they’re entitled to is below $121,799.
The perfect getaway can become a legal nightmare if you are injured, and injuries frequently occur during vacations. You could be injured road-tripping through New York, zip lining in Costa Rica, or caving in Mexico. You’ll likely return home after the accident and see doctors and therapists in Ontario, miss time from work in Ontario, and incur medical and other expenses here. Naturally you’ll turn to an Ontario lawyer for help, but can you sue in Ontario?