Understanding Host Liability: What You Need to Know this Holiday Season
As the festive season approaches, many of us find ourselves gearing up to host parties and social gatherings. These celebrations offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family, but they also come with a host of responsibilities—especially when alcohol is
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Planning to Travel South for the Winter? Important Insurance Tips for Snowbirds!
Are you a Snowbird with a primary residence in Ontario, who travels south of the border for warmer weather during the winter months? It’s crucial that you take a moment to review your home insurance policy to ensure it provides the protection
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Car accidents in the U.S.: What every Canadian should know
The winter season in Canada is ideal for those who love the cold and snow, but a large population of Canadians take this time to travel to warmer climates in southern destinations. In fact, according to snowbirdaccidents.com, an estimated four million Canadians
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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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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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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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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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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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