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PEDIATRIC HEAD TRAUMA

Head injuries can occur at any age and although they are not visible their impacts can be long lasting. Children and adolescence are at the highest risk of experiencing head trauma. Most of the time pediatric head injuries are mild and will not have long lasting effects. It is normal for children to fall or experience an accident every once in a while. That is part of childhood. Unfortunately, sometimes, children can experience severe head trauma that can leave them with long-term consequences. When this happens, it is important for parents and guardians to understand the implications of this injury and their legal options when seeking compensation for their child’s head injury.

WINTER COMMUTING: How to Stay Safe During the Winter Months

Cycling or walking is a great way to maintain daily exercise and support your wellbeing during the colder months. Whether it’s walking your dog, biking to/from work or getting home after a night out, its important to take preventive steps for your own safety and the safety of others.

TOP REASONS YOUR LONG TERM DISABILITY CLAIM WAS DENIED … AND HOW TO FIGHT BACK!

Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits are essential when you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Unfortunately, many people in Ontario find themselves dealing with the frustration and financial stress of a denied claim. As a personal injury and disability insurance lawyer, Tony Lafazanis has seen how overwhelming these situations can be.

Let’s simplify the most common reasons for denial and explore what you can do to challenge the decision and receive the benefits you are entitled to.

Steps In A Personal Injury Claim

Taking the first step and hiring a personal injury lawyer can be scary. We have prepared this blog article so that you know what to expect when you’ve hired Tony Lafazanis.

This post deals specifically with tort claims. For accident benefits, see this post.

Injury on a Rental Property

Renters make up more than 30% of Ontarians, and renters in Toronto make up nearly half of the population. With the prevalence of renting, how can tenants be sure that they are protected against injuries which may happen due to shoddy craftmanship or a landlord’s failure to repair something?

Camping Injuries: Who is Liable for damages?

One of the most popular summer activities in Canada is camping. Due to the pandemic, more and more families are resorting to camping as a vacation getaway. There are several risks that come with camping which may lead to injury. This includes unproperly maintained camping premises and uneven terrain during hiking. In the event that one is injured during a camping trip, who is responsible for such damages that arise out of that injury, including potential health care costs and lost employment income due to the injury?

Increasingly Common Cause of Cycling Accidents: Pedestrians

Despite the several COVID lockdowns and restrictions in Ontario which led to fewer cars being on the road, cyclist accidents did not decrease. In Toronto alone, 22 pedestrians and cyclists were killed in the city this year. Cyclist deaths remain consistent within the last four years despite a significant increase in biking lanes implemented by the city.

Should You Apply For Both Long Term Disability (LTD) & Canadian Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) Benefits?

Many people are confused about the differences between LTD benefits and CPPD benefits and how it applies to their particular situation. You may even be instructed by your LTD insurer to apply for CPPD and be left wondering whether you should, or must, apply.

The Most Common Causes of Cycling Accidents

As a cyclist, you are routinely bombarded with information on your route that demands your attention. Giving some forethought to the most common traffic scenarios that give rise to cycling accidents can help you more easily spot them should they arise. This list is not intended to diminish the responsibility of motorists, but you need to protect yourself, to ride defensively.

A motorist ‘doors’ a cyclist by opening their door into an approaching cyclist.
A motorist makes a left-hand turn in front of an oncoming cyclist.
A motorist making a right-hand turn cuts off a cyclist riding parallel to the motor vehicle.
A motorist at a stop sign on a side street pulls out in front of a cyclist entering the intersection.
A cyclist is hit from behind by an overtaking motorist. This most commonly occurs at night in rural areas. It’s often contributed to by insufficient lights and reflectors on the bicycle.
A motorist pulls out from a driveway in front of a cyclist.

With these scenarios in mind, you are well on your way to better protecting yourself as a cyclist.

Bicycle Accident Lawyer Cabbagetown

If you or a loved one has been in a bicycle accident, you can trust Tony Lafazanis to help you in your time of need and to obtain the maximum compensation to which you are entitled. Contact Tony for a free case evaluation.

Please take a moment to watch the webinar Tony presented to Cycle Toronto members, “Compensating Cyclists – Where there’s a will, there’s a way“

Winter Slip & Fall Accidents on Private Property – Changes to Ontario Laws

Slip and falls due to snow and ice are common accidents for Canadians in the winter. They can cause serious injuries and can limit someone’s ability to work, live their lives as they normally would, and cause significant pain.

The property owner, tenant, or employed snow removal contractor who failed to properly clear the snow or ice may be “at fault”. If you are someone who was injured, you have the right to bring a claim to be compensated. However, a new law may throw a wrench in many injured person’s plans.

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