Summer is not even over but with the return of school, we now realize that winter is right around the corner. Our winters can be brutal so it’s important to keep in mind safety issues when we’re out and about during winter weather. (more…)
Month: August 2018
Why Chronic Pain Is Hard To Prove
One of the most difficult things to prove in the course of a personal injury claim is chronic pain. And yet, it is estimated that nearly 1.5 million people throughout the country suffer. Unlike other more physical injuries, chronic pain is difficult to prove and quantify in the course of a personal injury claim. (more…)
What You Are Entitled To After A Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may already be aware of the complexity of the insurance claims process. In Ontario, we have no-fault insurance laws governing our insurance industry. (more…)
What To Look For In A North Bay Personal Injury Lawyer
You will probably not be looking for a personal injury lawyer unless you’ve suffered injuries in some form due to an accident. This is a very difficult time to be looking for one of the most important allies you can have following an accident. You are not only dealing with injuries and medical expenses, but you may be unable to work and experiencing all sorts of emotions about your future, both physically and financially. At a time like this, how can you ensure that you are choosing the right legal professional to represent your interests? (more…)
Tips To Keeping Our Roads Safe Now That School Is In Session
For many parents, it’s the most wonderful time of year. School is back in session here in Ontario and parents are celebrating throughout the province. But while we are busy celebrating our children being back at their desks, we also must keep mindful that we are now back in school mode when sharing the roads with school buses, small pedestrians, and small cyclists. (more…)
Trampolines And The Liability of The Homeowner In Ontario
As backyard trampolines, inflatable bounce houses, and trampoline parks become more popular than ever before, we need to keep in mind the inherent dangers that these pose. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Canadian Pediatric Society, and the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine have all recommended that trampolines not be used. Trampoline parks are neither owned nor staffed by professionals and the instances of injuries have soared in recent years. As North Bay injury lawyers, we see injuries due to trampoline activity on the rise each summer. (more…)
The Tactics Insurance Companies Use To Deny Or Downgrade Your Claim
Last year, the American Association for Justice published an article called “Tricks of the Trade; How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse” that is a scathing review of the tactics that insurance companies will use in order to not pay claims for their insured. (more…)
Laws Regulating Pedestrian Safety In Ontario Are Tougher Than Ever
With summer in full swing, we see more people out and about enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Unfortunately, with more pedestrians out in areas of high traffic, we have been experiencing higher instances of pedestrian accidents. (more…)