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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 …
WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Prepared by Bryce Dillon, Articling Student After a motor vehicle collision, the first thing you should do is stop your vehicle. Failing to stop at the scene of an accident …
WHY YOU SHOULD INCREASE YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Most people in Ontario have $1,000,000 in insurance liability limits on their motor vehicle insurance policy. What this means, is that if you are in a motor vehicle accident and …
Upcoming Amendments to Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits
Prepared by Bryce Dillon, Article Student On June 1, 2016, important amendments to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule will take effect.[1] Statutory Accident Benefits (“SABs”) are provided for in every …
Lending Your Car? Beware of Liability
If you are considering lending your vehicle to somebody, whether a friend or family member, you should be aware of potential legal liability to you or your insurance company if …
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 …