HSH Associate Melissa Miller recently achieved a fantastic result for her client at a jury trial in February, in Dewitt v. State Farm. This article discusses the case.
15 Years and Counting: Jury Awards Income Replacement Benefits
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Cyclist-Motor Vehicle Accidents – A Liability Checklist for Litigators
Personal Injury Lawyer Eman Khoshbin several important touchstones for litigators to consider when conducting a liability analysis in the context of a cyclist-motor vehicle accident,
The Dos and Don’ts when dealing with Provincial Health Insurers in National Class Actions – Post Perdikaris v. Purdue
Valerie Lord gives an overview of the health insurance legislation in each Province and Territory, which grants Provincial Health Insurers (PHI) their recovery rights in class actions.
Winter Road Maintenance, Provincial vs. Municipal Roadway: It Can Make all the Difference
If an injured person chooses to sue a road authority for negligence as a result of deficient winter weather maintenance, the liability picture changes substantially based on the type of roadway where the accident occurred. If the accident occurred on a roadway controlled by a municipality, the test for liability is governed by section 44 … Read More
What You Need To Know About Canada Legalizing Marijuana
“Now that using marijuana is legal in Canada, I guess I can buy it anywhere and walk around with as much pot as I like, right?” The short answer is NO. Read on for the longer answer. Adults are now allowed to buy, use and grow cannabis legally in Canada. However, the age of majority … Read More
How Much Car Insurance Do I Really Need? – Accident Benefits
In this blog post, Adam Wagman explores Statutory Accident Benefits, and explains why failing to choose the appropriate coverage for you and your family is a mistake you don’t want to make.
How Much Car Insurance Do I Really Need? – Third Party Liability
In this blog post, Adam Wagman explores third party liability (TPL) insurance and explains why failing to choose the appropriate coverage for you and your family is a mistake you don’t want to make.
Long-Term Disability Series: Employer’s Release Deemed Improvident
In this article, disability lawyers Kaitlyn MacDonell and Michael Henry discuss the long-term disability case of Swampillai v. RSA and Sun Life Assurance Company, 2018 ONSC 4023, where the employer’s release was deemed improvident.
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana (Cannabis) Use and Road Safety
In this article, personal injury lawyer Michael Henry details some of the realities of legalizing and policing the use of marijuana, and the potential impact on road safety.
Shopping for Car Insurance? Don’t Forget Your Optional Benefits
In June 2016 new legislation drastically reduced the minimum insurance coverage Ontarians receive for medical and rehabilitation benefits as well as attendant care. To ensure you and your family are adequately protected, it is essential to ‘buy back’ the benefits that were taken away.