| Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Pain are a leading Cause of Disability |
Feb 13, 2020 |
Many Canadians live with persistent, severe arthritis and/or musculoskeletal pain that interferes with their ability to work. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of long-term disability world-wide. |
| What to do after a Motor Vehicle Accident |
Jan 10, 2020 |
If you’re involved in an accident, it’s important to understand your legal obligations under Ontario law. By taking the proper steps, you can avoid placing yourself at a disadvantage in a future civil action, and can reduce the risk of worsening any injuries you may have sustained. |
| What you need to know about Catastrophic Injury Compensation |
Dec 10, 2019 |
Accident victims who sustain a catastrophic injury, such a as serious brain injury or spinal injury, are entitled to the highest level of accident benefits under Ontario insurance law. |
| How Accident Victims share Insurance Proceeds to cover Awarded Damages |
Nov 12, 2019 |
When damages are awarded in a lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident, the proceeds from the applicable vehicle insurance policies are apportioned to cover the plaintiff’s damages up to the maximum available on the policies. When multiple plaintiffs and insurers are involved, a judge may be asked to decide how insurance proceeds should be allotted pursuant to Ontario laws, as occurred in a 2019 trial, House v. Baird, involving several Kitchener accident victims. |
