Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening experience. In the moments after an accident, adrenaline can take over and you might find that you feel okay while at the scene. However, once the initial shock from the accident wears off, you may find that you are injured or that you are in…
It is extremely important to understand what the limitation periods are with regards to minors receiving Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS). If your child was injured in a car accident, and is receiving Statutory Accident Benefits, then you might be interested in the February 2016 decision of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) in Moran v….
When you have been injured in an accident, your claim for damages is broken up into different “heads of damages” or categories. The types of damages that may be claimed from the at-fault party vary from case to case. In most cases, the following broad categories of damages will apply: General damages refer to monetary…
Many Ontarians are unaware that, when you have car accident in Ontario, there is no automatic right to sue the person who caused the accident. In order to be able to sue, the person who is injured in a car accident needs to be able to prove that they have a serious and a permanent…
The civil liability of dog owners in Ontario is governed by the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. Section 2(1) of the Act states that “The owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a bite or attack by the dog on another person or domestic animal.” The result of this section is the imposition…
In 2014, the Ontario government introduced the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Insurance Rates Act. It’s purpose was to provide a fair and cost effective way to resolve accident benefits disputes between insurers and insureds. It did so by taking away a person’s right to start a court action in any cases where the dispute involved entitlement…
When you sustain a personal injury, whether through a car accident, slip and fall or trip and fall, you can make a civil claim for damages. A civil claim is made by bringing a lawsuit against the party at fault for the injuries that you have sustained. In order to be successful in bringing a…
As a driver nothing is more frustrating than not knowing what other drivers or pedestrians are going to do. Many cities are trying to “go green” and are encouraging people to walk, ride a bike or use other green methods of transportation. While this is great for the environment it also means that drivers are…
According to Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, there were approximately 48,000 people injured in car accidents in Ontario in 2014. [1] Unfortunately, many of these injuries often result in the inability to work for an extended period of time. This loss of income can cause further stress, both financially and emotionally, to the injured person, and…
Repair vs. Maintenance? Are they the same when looking at entitlement to Statutory Accident Benefits? The answer is no. In my last blog, I looked at some different situations that fall within the definition “accident” under the Statutory Accident Benefits. Since the release of that post, there has been a court decision released which clarifies…
