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Is it better to take a case to trial or settle out of court?
Pursuing a personal injury or insurance claim can be a long, strenuous and confusing process. It often requires the help of an experienced trial lawyer to get you the results you deserve.
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Why are long-term disability claims related to mental health so often denied?
When your insurance company denies your long-term disability claim citing insufficient medical evidence, mental health challenges for suffering from an “invisible illness” are increased.
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Tips for safe driving this Halloween
After nearly two years of being cooped up inside, we deserve a happy (spooky) and fun Halloween! But just as we are doing our best to ensure a safe return-to-school and safe return-to-work, so too must a return-to-Halloween be as safe as
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Ensure the focus is on recovery after a motor vehicle accident
Accident benefits can make the difference between a recovery that is focused on regaining health and one that is compounded by the pressures of lost income and growing expenses. The accident benefits coverage in insurance policies provides compensation when an individual is
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Cyclists injured in motor vehicle accidents are often entitled to compensation
While most cyclists have a basic understanding of safety guidelines, more than half of Canadians who ride bikes say they have either been in an accident while cycling or know someone who has. Cyclists are vulnerable users of our roads. While there
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Witness Tips for a Virtual Trial
This blog was first published on the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Blog. Giving evidence in Court can be intimidating and nerve-racking. Most people have never been into a Courtroom let alone been forced to answer questions in front of a Judge. With
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Motorcycle Safety
They are only three per cent of vehicles on the road, yet motorcycles account for 14 per cent of all motor vehicle accidents Motorcycles represent different things to their owners: Freedom, exhilaration, and status; they love the joy of being on the
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This June, let’s all do our part to shine a light on brain injury
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month where Canadians join together to increase awareness of the prevalence of brain injuries; the obstacles that exist for those with one; and the need for more services and support at all stages of recovery. This year,
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Buckle up Ontario and stay focused on the road
One of the best things about May is the anticipated Victoria Day long weekend providing an extra day to spend with family and friends. For many, it is also the weekend to open the cottage or enjoy the first camping trip of
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COVID-19’s impact on mental health will lead to a flood of long-term disability claims
The alarming rise in mental health concerns due to the pandemic is a new reality. It is heartbreaking, but not surprising. The impact on Canadians who have experienced being isolated from family, friends and their community is taking its toll. People have
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