Cycling safety: 10 tips to avoid bike-related injuries
It’s that time of the year again – Canadians are hanging up their cold weather gear and pulling out their summer staples. For many, that includes their bicycles. Whether it is energetic kids fresh out of the classroom, outdoor enthusiasts anxious to
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If you slip, who takes the fall?
From an icy sidewalk to a poorly lit walkway, it does not take much to cause a serious fall. This is one reason why slip and fall accidents rank among the most common property accidents, as well as the leading cause of
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Top advice for out-of-province auto insurance in the winter travel season
Anyone who has planned a vacation knows that even the best-laid plans can go awry. For Canadian snowbirds on the road over the holiday season, an out-of-province motor vehicle accident may have disrupted your plans before you even reached your destination. Winter
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When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Every 30 seconds. That’s how often a patient visits an emergency department in Toronto due to a personal injury, according to Toronto Public Health. It is safe to assume that most people take care and caution against situations where injuries can be
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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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