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Like artists, good lawyers paint a whole picture designed to fill in the gaps
If you’ve ever had a disability claim, you know that going up against an insurance company can feel like a heroic task. Finding a lawyer that will slay this dragon with you? Even harder. Most group benefit policies provide employees with cookie-cutter
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Higher Premiums for Snow Removal Companies should be reframed as an Important Incentive not a Punishment
In response to recent articles, higher premiums should be an incentive for snow removal contractors to perform a competent job. Industry’s suggestion that there now be a 10-day notice provision created for private property owners is a big problem for slip and fall
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New Year brings changes to Rule 76 – Simplified Procedure
January 1, 2020, marks significant changes to the way some lawsuits are filed and tried at the Ontario Superior Court In an effort to contain the costs of litigation and speed up the time it takes to resolve civil actions, the Ontario
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To fight successfully, the conviction of clients and their lawyers must be equally fierce
She was a young girl just entering grade nine with her whole life ahead of her. She was meeting a friend at a local community centre owned and operated by the City of Toronto. Out of nowhere, shards of glass from an
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Three considerations when evaluating a business interruption insurance claim
Fire. Water. Natural disaster. These and other unexpected events can bring a business to a halt, lead to unpaid bills, stressful rent payments, product delivery challenges and a reputation in crisis. The unexpected is also the reason why companies of all sizes
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Do you have Insurance Coverage for Hurricane Damage?
Parts of Atlantic Canada were recently devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Windstorms can damage buildings, cause water damage, and knock out electricity. All these problems can cause significant losses for home and business owners. Wind Damage Claims Generally speaking, most insurance policies will
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How Insurance Companies ‘Defend’ Car Accident Claims
By Jason D. Singer As posted on the OTLA Blog: How Insurance Companies ‘Defend’ Car Accident Claims _ Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Blog How Insurance Companies ‘Defend’ Car Accident Claims If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was someone else’s
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Singer Katz lawyers win trial verdict against City of Toronto for broken glass causing permanent vision loss
Congratulations to Jason Katz and Ari Singer of Singer Katz LLP as they successfully represented a young girl who suffered a life altering eye injury when shards of glass struck her face after a door panel in a local community centre shattered.
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Flood Claims – Free consultations for victims of water damage losses
Have you been affected by the recent floods in Muskoka? The devastation seen in Bracebridge, Huntsville and Muskoka Lakes is significant. Many insurance policies will cover overland water losses, while others may not. Some victims may wonder why they were not offered
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Motor Vehicle Collision Reports
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, the accident should be reported to the police. This can be done by having a police officer attend the scene, or by attending a collision reporting centre. If there are no
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