An Example Of Contributory Negligence
You’re walking on someone else’s property. The floor is freshly mopped and slippery. You take a fall, breaking bones and causing serious back injuries. In order to sue the property owner, you have to prove they were negligent in some form. Perhaps they should have warned you that the floor was wet and slippery with […]
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Don’t Crash Into A Car Accident Deductible
Having a motor vehicle accident is traumatic enough. But if you decide to seek compensation from the at-fault driver, beware that you don’t have a second collision – with Ontario’s statutory deductible. In this province, you can claim a number of different kinds of compensation for a car accident, including pain and suffering, loss of […]
Insurance Companies Cutting Your Benefits Again
The benefits you will lose as of June 1, 2016 A couple of weeks ago I alerted readers to the coming changes to Ontario car insurance. The government of Ontario, in close collaboration with the insurance companies, has planned these changes for motorists. You may recall the letter you received asking you to collaborate on something that will greatly affect […]
Aylan Kurdi and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Toronto immigration lawyer Karen Kwan Anderson: The heartbreaking story of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi continues to make headlines. He died after the refugee boat his family was on capsized off the coast of Turkey.
New Stiff Penalties For Distracted Driving
It’s always been illegal to drive while distracted in Ontario. That is, if you take your eyes off the road while driving to look at the muffin in your lap or to adjust your child’s seatbelt, then you have broken the law. The fastest-growing category of distracted driving involves using mobile devices, like smartphones, to […]
Changes To The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule Another Victory For Insurance Companies
Toronto personal injury lawyer Albert Coforzi: The current government of Ontario, following in a long tradition of governments of every political stripe bending over backwards for the benefit of the insurance company lobby, has signalled changes to what constitutes a “catastrophic impairment.” The changes come into effect on June 1, 2016. Among the more egregious […]
Canadian Experience Class Still A Good Way For Students To Immigrate To Canada
Toronto immigration lawyer Karen Kwan Anderson: This article from the CBC notes that the UK is cracking down on international students who may wish to stay in the country after their studies are complete:
Immigration Officials Use Social Media To Detect Fraud
Jim Metcalfe – Director of Immigration: Social media is becoming an important source of information for Citizenship and Immigration and the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA).