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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How traumatic brain injuries are affecting Canadians of all ages
Getting hurt, hurts — physically, emotionally, and often financially. Brain injuries add an additional layer of pain due to cognitive difficulties such as memory loss and concentration problems. The Government of Canada’s Injury in review, 2020 edition: Spotlight on traumatic brain injuries
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Inside the First Civil Jury Trial in Ontario Since COVID-19
Recently, the first civil jury trial in Ontario took place in a courtroom in downtown Toronto. As lead counsel for the plaintiffs, I wanted to provide some insight into this ultimate step in our legal system. The first case to come before
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Singer Katz LLP Successfully Responds to Appeal After Last Year’s Hard Fought Victory at Trial
It was a tough liability case against the City of Toronto and the City took a very aggressive position throughout the entire trial and appeal. In the end, however, it was another lesson in how to stand up for what is right. “What I
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: A debilitating disorder caused by seasonal change
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs as a result of seasonal change. It affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians every year. Symptoms of SAD include sadness, fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of motivation and, in some cases,
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For us, it’s personal: What’s behind this important Singer Katz message
For us, it’s personal. These words are prominent on the Singer Katz website and the message of a new ad campaign. We sat down with Jason Katz and Jason Singer and asked what that tagline means to them beyond a clever take
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Reverse Onus
Ontario Law Incentivizes Drivers to Pay More Attention to Cyclists and Pedestrians Did you know there are approximately 1.2 million adults in Ontario who ride a bicycle daily during our warmer seasons and 2.8 million who ride at least once a week?
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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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