Everyone Is Accountable In Pedestrian Safety
A person walks across an intersection, head down, texting. He is hit by a car. Is the driver at fault?
Dog Bites: A Fortunately Less Common Cause Of Personal Injury
As a personal injury lawyer, I see accidents caused by distracted driving, slip –and- falls, trip-and-falls and more. I unfortunately also see many injuries caused by dog bites.
Religious Freedom Vs. Public Safety
This winter, Ontario will change the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 194) to exempt Sikh motorcyclists from the requirement to wear a helmet in order to honour their civil rights and religious expression.
New Hope For Victims Of Back Pain
It was with much excitement that I read the article in the Toronto Star headlined: Renowned spine surgeon is transforming the way Ontario deals with back pain.
Every Once In A While We All Need To Look Inward And Acknowledge Our Prejudices
I am a car driver and a personal injury lawyer and it is through these two prisms that I see road safety.
Irregular VS. Illegal. What’s in a Name?
There is an argument over whether Canada should be using the words “irregular” or “illegal” when it comes to people crossing the border illegally.
Manitoba is Open for Business
The province of Manitoba is now accepting applications under the newly launched Business Investor Stream (BIS).
If You Were A Juror, What Would You Say?
Who is to blame for an accident? The driver? The pedestrian? Could it be both? According to the Negligence Act [NA] the answer is, yes to both.
The Price Of A Society That Is Increasingly Distracted By Their Mobile Devices
In March 2018, there were 2,100,000 iOS Apps available for download. From maps to music and stock market updates, there truly is “an App for that”.
Overturning An Insurance Claim For A Brain Injured Driver
A man in his 50s has a heart attack while driving. He bounces off the guardrails several times and then lands in a ditch. A tow truck driver is on scene within 60 seconds and calls 911 while he does his best to save the driver’s life.