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With truck collisions on the rise, are Ontario roads safe for passenger vehicles?
As Canadians continue to navigate ongoing supply chain disruptions, we depend on truck drivers to deliver essential, everyday goods to our communities. Yet, while the need for more truck drivers on our roads is clear, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reported
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Surveillance of accident victims should not compromise their recovery
Surveillance is a powerful tool, and advancements in technology have opened up many new and inventive ways for people to be monitored, tracked and observed. While it may seem intrusive, our personal injury lawyers at Singer Katz know that the surveillance of
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Anxiety is on the rise as employees are expected to return to the office
For many Canadians, this September will mark the end to remote work as more employees are expected to return to the office. However, this transition is revealing the impact of the pandemic on workplace mental health and along with it, long-term disability.
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What you need to know about cycling accidents in Ontario
As more Canadians spend time on their bikes this summer, many new cyclists may be wondering: Is biking in Toronto safe? While the percentage of cyclists in the city has steadily increased over the past 20 years, so has the number of
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How would a no-fault system in Ontario affect drivers and insurance claims?
No-fault insurance means if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, or your car is damaged in a collision, you deal with your insurance company, regardless of who is at fault. Ontario has a partial no-fault system, unlike Manitoba, which has
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Why are COVID long-haulers being denied long-term disability benefits?
As pandemic restrictions are being phased out, many of us are gaining confidence in a new normal. Unfortunately, for COVID ‘long haulers’, this new normal now includes lingering symptoms of COVID-19, even months after recovery. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines long-haul
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Singer Katz wins 8-year fire loss battle against negligent furnace installer
It’s difficult to imagine the devastation of losing everything in a fire. The emotional loss, the massive financial impact and, in this case, a taxing eight-year court battle recently won for his clients by Jason D. Singer. The facts: Mohammad Hariri, his
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Has the legalization of marijuana in Canada led to an increase in motor-vehicle accidents?
When cannabis was legalized in Canada in 2018, there was a great debate on whether easier access to the drug would lead to a multitude of problems such as increased usage among youth, addiction issues and how to prevent drivers from getting
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How do contingency fees improve access to justice?
There are many words which can be used to describe a lawsuit – stressful, lengthy, time-consuming, and of course expensive. In fact, the average cost in Canada to hire a lawyer to conduct a case through a 7-day trial can be more
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Going to trial vs pursuing a settlement – Which is the better option?
If you are involved in a lawsuit, it is likely to be a lengthy and stressful process. However, it is important to know that the majority of cases are settled out of court rather than proceed to trial. In fact, according to
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