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The MVACF: What to do when no one has insurance?
When you buy an automobile insurance policy in Ontario, coverage for damages caused by uninsured or unidentified drivers is mandatory and is built into your policy. In the case of …
What happens when cyclists are involved in motor vehicle accidents?
Prepared by Isaac da Silva Aboo, Summer Student In Ontario, there are a few options available to cyclists involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Firstly, regardless of who …
Limitation periods for sexual assault
Prepared by Isaac da Silva Aboo, Summer Student As of March 8, 2016, victims of sexual assault, domestic violence or child abuse are not imposed any time limits for suing. …
Requirement for Notice to Municipal Defendants
Prepared by Alanna Mar, Articling Student In Ontario, if a municipality fails to maintain its bridges, roads and sidewalks in a reasonable state of repair, the municipality is liable for …
General damages – What are they?
If a person who has suffered a personal injury successfully sues the responsible party, the Court may award the plaintiff various types of damages to address their claim. These include …
Deductibles for general damages in personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents
On August 1, 2015, amendments to Ontario’s Insurance Act took effect, changing the deductibles that apply to general damages awarded to victims of motor vehicle accidents who have suffered permanent …
