Significant changes to legislation surrounding Ontario’s contingency fees – a sum of money a lawyer receives for fees only if there is a favourable result – have come into effect as of July 1, 2021. A contingency fee agreement is the usual way that victims of car...
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Decision of Justice Tausendfreund – Alecia Fisher
[1] This case is about the clinically compromised birth of Alecia Fisher on February 4, 1991. The parties agree that Alecia suffered an intrapartum asphyxial exposure that is the cause of her neurological injuries. [2] The central issue of liability is when this...
The problem with the Ontario car insurance Statutory Benefits system
The problem with the Ontario car insurance Statutory Benefits system now is that so many benefits have been taken away that there is little incentive to lawyers to get involved to help clients navigate the system. The cost of lawyers outweighs the benefits. The system...
Medical Errors Estimated to be the Third-Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
A recent study published in the September 2013, edition of the Journal of Patient Safety revealed that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die every year as a result of preventable medical mistakes. The study also indicated that medical mistakes leading to serious...
Court of Appeal clarifies the limitation period for suing your own car insurance company under the OPCF 44R Family Protection endorsement
On January 16th 2014 the Ontario Court of Appeal finally clarified a confusing part of Ontario Law in the decision of Schmitz v. Lombard Insurance Company of Canada, 2014 ONCA 88. Under most of our car insurance policies is the OPCF 44R Family Protection Endorsement....
5 reasons why you need more liability insurance and the OPCF 44F endorsement for your car insurance policy
June 2nd 2015 I have recently noticed that many of my clients only carry $1 million dollars in liability insurance. Also, not everyone carries the OPCF 44R Family Protection Endorsement. The OPCF 44R endorsement is an optional policy coverage selection but a very...
Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Ottawa
If you have been seriously injured in an accident in the Ottawa area, you could benefit from the advice and representation of an experienced personal injury lawyer. How do you find the right lawyer for you? Ask questions. Many personal injury lawyers offer a free...
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