Automobile insurance can offer peace of mind in the event that you are the victim of a motor vehicle accident. With accident benefits coverage, the idea is that you will receive the medical and rehabilitative goods and services you require, as well as income replacement benefits in case you cannot work as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Accident benefits coverage is mandatory in Ontario; where there is no identified vehicle, a claim can still be made under the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.

As Halloween approaches, the air is filled with excitement and anticipation. Children and adults alike are gearing up for the spookiest night of the year. Amidst the fun and festivities, however, there are potential risks that can turn the holiday into a nightmare. This blog post explores the concept of liability during Halloween, shedding light on the responsibilities of individuals, businesses, and communities to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone involved.

Winter in Ontario brings picturesque landscapes and many days of holiday, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for commercial property owners. As businesses prepare for the upcoming holidays, increased car and foot traffic is almost inevitable. One of the most pressing concerns during this season is the accumulation of ice and snow, which can pose significant risks to pedestrians and vehicles.

As the fall season approaches, it is important to keep in mind the potential hazards that come along with the large accumulation of leaves that build up on the ground. Much like ice and snow in the winter, leaves can also pose a threat to pedestrians’ safety and this is something homeowners and business owners should very much be cognizant of as the season begins.

Summer is the season when we Canadians love to get out and enjoy nature. One of the best ways to do this is in a Recreational Vehicle (RV). Before you hit the open road, you should consider what your insurance already covers, what it doesn’t cover, and if you should purchase additional insurance to be sure that you are covered.

In the digital era, where customers and clients turn to the internet for everything from business research to dining recommendations, an online reputation can make or break a business, and the legal industry is no exception.

You put your faith in a doctor or other medical professional, but then, something goes wrong. How could things have gotten worse when they should have gotten better? Did they give you the wrong treatment, or did it just not work? What are your rights? What should you do?

A brain injury is an injury that affects how the brain works. While that sounds simple enough, its picture is in fact much more complex with respect to how it affects the injured person’s function as a whole, the person’s interactions with others, and even others’ understanding of it.  

When someone suffers an accident in Ontario and takes legal action, they may be entitled to damages for pain and suffering known as general damages. General Damages are financial compensation for the actual harm the person suffered from the accident be it physical or mental.

Amputation of a body part due to injury is obviously one of the worst types of injury which can occur. Many of these injuries are caused by explosions, bomb or IED’s. Other causes of these types of injuries are motor vehicle accidents, and industrial accidents.

On January 15, 2015, while driving to work, Jane Fraser was involved a motor vehicle accident. Upon impact, she struck her head on the driver’s side door and her chest and left knee on the steering wheel. She felt a jolt to her lower back. She called her son to pick her up from the accident scene and take her home. The following day, she returned to work as a machine operator. She continued to work until March 13, 2018.

You or someone you love has been injured in a motor vehicle accident. After the initial cuts and bruises heal, you think they are on the mend, but something still seems “off”. Perhaps they are less focused, more distracted. Maybe they don’t want to see friends, go out, enjoy the things they used to do. They might even seem sleepy, or extremely busy but not actually getting things done the way they used to. “What is going on?”.

A spinal cord injury involves damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina). This damage can cause permanent changes in sensation, strength, and bodily function. Given the potentially grave consequences that can arise from a spinal cord injury, emergency personnel attending to victims of a motor vehicle accident will pay particular attention to whether there has been any trauma to the head or neck.

When you work in the field of personal injury law, you see your fair share of motor vehicle accidents and the various ways in which they have occurred. As our firm is concerned with plaintiffs bringing claims against other drivers who were at fault, it is always interesting to see how these accidents could have been avoided had the drivers acted more responsibly.

Insurance is truly a unique product. What else do we willingly pay for in hopes that we will never have to use it? This is particularly the case with property insurance. We gladly pay the annual premiums knowing that in the case of a major loss we are protected. All too often, however, this is not the case. A person can pay premiums for years only to find out that once they have a fire or other large loss, the insurance company is no longer their friend.

Income replacement benefits are payable by the accident benefits carrier to an insured person who sustains an impairment as a result of an accident, subject to certain conditions.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may feel thrown into a whole new world of insurance claims and lawsuits. You may be lost in a pile of paperwork, acronyms, policies, and procedures. The legal team at Singer Kwinter can help you navigate the process so you can focus on your recovery.

The purpose of occupiers’ liability claims is to hold someone responsible for any injuries or damages that occur to individuals or their property while on a premises (i.e. land and/or structure). Such claims are brought against persons who physically possess a premises or who have responsibility for and control over the condition of the premises, the activities carried thereon, or the people allowed to enter the premises. While property owners typically come to mind as the responsible party, occupiers’ liability claims can also be initiated against independent contractors, landlords, and even tenants.

If you (the plaintiff) have the misfortune of having a slip and fall accident happen to you, then there are several important factors to think about if you are considering taking legal action.

There is nothing more enjoyable than having a drink on a patio on a warm night. Throughout the summer months in the City of Toronto, it is hard to ignore seeing bars and restaurants full of patrons outside trying to savour every minute of the season. But to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable night, bar and restaurant owners as well as fellow patrons should act responsibly when it comes to the serving and drinking of alcohol.