Drug Impaired Driving
Drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol is known to increase your risk of being involved in a car accident. However, drugged driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Therefore,...
Category: Law and Safety
Liability in Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents
Even though many of us might want to stay indoors during a brutal winter storm, it is usually not possible to hide until all the snow and ice disappears. Unfortunately, as we venture outdoors,...
Differences Between Criminal Negligence and Civil Negligence
If you are injured in an accident, it is important to understand the difference between criminal negligence and civil negligence. You might assume just because a driver or other party is charged with a...
Who Is Insured to Drive My Car?
Are you considering lending your vehicle to a friend, relative, or co-worker? You should consider the potential consequences if that person causes an accident before you agree to let another person borrow your vehicle....
Seat Belt Safety
Have you ever jumped in the car and forgot to buckle up when you were in a hurry? Are you tempted to skip the child restraint when it is pouring down rain, and you...
Electric Bicycle Rules and Laws in Ontario
Electric bikes or “e-bikes” are becoming popular throughout Ontario as an alternative form of transportation. You may have seen more and more of these bicycles and wondered if there are special rules that apply...
Importance of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
When you are injured in an accident, you must prove that the other party was negligent in causing the conditions that resulted in your injury. To do so, you must show that the majority...
How Does the Disability Tax Credit Work?
If you have a disability, you may qualify for the disability tax credit (DTC). The credit is designed to assist individuals with disabilities or the people who support them reduce the amount of income...
Understanding Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one is a painful experience that is never easy regardless of how the person dies. However, when the death occurs because of the preventable, negligent act of another party, the weight...
Contributory and Comparative Negligence: How Do They Come into Play in An Injury Claim?
When you are injured in a traffic accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages if you can prove the other driver was “at fault” for the collision. To prove fault,...
