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.
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Should I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve found yourself asking this question, you are likely in a situation where you could benefit from speaking with a personal injury lawyer. This blog post will address some possible fears about hiring a lawyer, as well as looking at the benefits.
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Suing a Loved One
In Ontario, there seems to be a taboo about bringing a legal claim against a loved one. Litigation is seen as conflict, so bringing a claim against someone instantly sounds like you don’t like them, or you’re trying to start a fight against them, or a dozen other negative things.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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SPRING SEASON: Motorcycle Safety
As the spring weather continues to improve, it signals the start of the motorcycle season. In 2020, OPP saw a spike in fatalities of 60% compared to last year involving motorcycles and most of these fatalities involved men aged 45 to 54.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Canada. Whether you are an experienced rider or a new motorcycle driver, it is important to review safety tips before you go for a ride.
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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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How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to a Short Term Disability or Long Term Disability Claim
Every year, people across the country are affected by SAD. Since March 2020, Canadians have also had to cope with the additional stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health has an incredible impact on one’s ability to work and could cause an employee to make a short term disability claim or long term disability claim.
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