Watch out! 4 Things that can Let the Occupier off the Hook in Slip and Fall
Ontario slip and fall accidents have a tremendous impact on public health – much more so than is commonly understood. In fact, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that falls are the most common cause of injury in Canada. Reportedly, over 1700 emergency department visits every day were as a result of falling. Falls […]
Can You Calculate Pain and Suffering Compensation? Maybe, maybe not
A serious and debilitating injury results in an individual being impaired and suffering losses that are difficult to imagine, let alone accept. With respect to awarding large sums to compensate accident victims for pain and suffering, Canadian courts have long had their hands tied. However, that is not to suggest that the courts have failed […]
No Deaths or Serious Injuries on Toronto Streets? Vision Zero Has its Work Cut Out
What’s better than blanket rule-setting to prevent pedestrian accidents on Toronto’s streets? A data-driven, targeted approach, of course. Vision Zero, Ontario’s five-year program, which is aimed at bringing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries to nought, is ambitious. This bold, multi-faceted approach can make Toronto’s streets not just safer – but make them feel saner too. […]
Going Off-Road This Summer? Beware Of The 5 Most Common ATV Accident Injuries
It’s been a long wait, this year, but summer has finally arrived in Canada. That means it is the season when people will be making their way to cottages and indulging in some much-needed outdoor activity. All-Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, have become an increasingly popular outdoor pursuit. Today, people of all ages enjoy ATVs to […]
Once Bitten Twice Shy: Get The Dog Bite Compensation You Are Owed
The Canada Animal Health Institute expects there to be over 8 million canines in Canada. Clearly, we are a pet loving nation and dogs are our faithful companions. But, either through accident or owner negligence, dogs can become violent. Consider the case of a six-year-old girl who received stitches to her face after a vicious […]
Raising Speed Limits on Ontario Highways: Recipe for a Speeding Car Accident?
Toronto and Ontario have been pulling at opposite ends of the road safety string lately. While Toronto has been mulling reduced speed limits on arterial roads, Ontario’s highway speed limits are set to rise. Surely, physics doesn’t work differently for a car speeding on the highway as compared to a car in the city. A […]
Ontario Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Who Care: Building a Better Rider Support Community
Pace Law Firm is not like most other Ontario motorcycle accident lawyers – all leathers and no metal. We are motorcyclists at heart. And that is why it is of such concern to us that Ontario’s roads have been such a deathtrap for riders this summer. Two fatal accidents, in the same week of June, […]
Restrictions on Claims Against The Ontario Government
As part of the omnibus legislation introduced with the Ontario budget speech of April 11, 2019, the Ontario government has proposed to make claims against it considerably more difficult to assert.
Not too hurt, not hurt enough, hurt JUST right …. in order to bear the insurance deductible
In almost every culture there is a version of the story of Goldilocks, the precocious child who imposed herself on unsuspecting strangers and then tested her options until she found the one best for her liking.
Dos and Don’ts: Making Sure You Don’t Lose Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
The motor vehicle accident is, unfortunately, an all-too-common part of driving life. However, most of assume that ‘it won’t happen to me’, which means people are generally unprepared when an accident does occur. Seeking medical attention, and if the accident is severe, involving the police are necessary and extremely important measures to be taken following […]