Beware The Fine Print In The Fighting Fraud And Reducing Insurance Rates Act

While the recent bill proposing changes to the Insurance Act of Ontario are being trumpeted as anti-fraud measures, the public should take heed of what’s in the fine print. According to the Canadian Press, here’s what is in the bill: The provincial government is introducing legislation aimed at curbing auto insurance costs by combating fraud, Ontario […]

Distracted Drivers Cause More Deaths Than Drunk Drivers Or Speeders

Last year, distracted drivers caused more deaths in Ontario than drunk drivers or speeders. This report from the OPP lays out the details: Distracted driving has surpassed speed-related and impaired driving as the leading cause of fatalities on Ontario roads, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says.  In an OPP report the regional police force says a total […]

Fine For Distracted Driving Increasing By Over $100

As our lawyers have reported many times before, distracted driving is a serious problem in Toronto and across Ontario. The government has decided to tackle the problem again, by raising the fine for distracted driving by more than $100: Ontario is boosting the fine for motorists who are caught driving while distracted by a cellphone, MP3 player […]

Slip And Fall Injuries: Whose Fault Is It?

Elaine Bright – Pace Personal Injury Lawyer in Kenora: What happens when someone slips and falls? Whose fault is it? And what does the law require us to do to prevent such injuries?