Every year millions of Ontarians renew their auto insurance policy. As a plaintiff personal injury lawyer, I have seen first hand what happens when someone is not totally honest. It often leads to serious unintended consequences if the vehicle they own is involved in an accident. Parents often wonder if they should add their children […]
If you are like most Ontarians, your monthly automobile insurance premiums have increased from last year. As you already know, every month we pay premiums to an automobile insurance company in exchange for a policy of insurance. We do that because the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act states that every owner of a motor vehicle driven […]
After someone is injured, they typically visit the local hospital and their family doctor. From there, they may be referred for physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, or other forms of therapy. The therapists first assess the client and then begin to treat the client. Especially in the context of a motor vehicle accident, where the injured client […]
Some potential clients ask me why they should hire me or any other lawyer. They know that they or their family member is clearly injured and another party is clearly responsible for the accident or slip and fall. They think that they can negotiate a fair settlement by themselves with the insurance company or responsible […]
We are proud to have been a Gold Sponsor of the 2018 Toronto ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) Network Conference on November 15 and 16, 2018. Over the conference’s two full days, many sessions and speakers enabled the conference’s moto of “connecting, learning, and inspiring” to become a reality. A spectrum of individuals attended the conference, […]
Slip and falls or trip and falls are similar. They both involve a person (by no fault of theirs) who falls because of someone or something’s negligence. For example, one can fall for many reasons, such as a raised sidewalk, an icy pavement, a slippery floor, or an unsafe ledge inside a restaurant. However, no […]
If you or someone you care about was recently injured – from a car accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, or dog bite, then you should remember these five steps. Take multiple photos or videos of the scene of the accident and your injuries: In our pockets we possess the fruit of human intelligence: […]
On February 22-23, 2018, Lerners LLP sponsored the Trauma Association of Canada (TAC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Conference, which was held at the Hilton, Toronto. Many trauma physicians, nurses, and personnel attended from all across Canada. In addition to many pertinent seminars and presentations by leaders in the trauma field, this well organized conference hosted […]
Here are three important tips to avoid injury and be prepared for winter: Wear winter footwear. Yes, they may be big, heavy, clunky, and suitable for fashion on Mars; however, they offer what other shoes do not – warmth and friction. Snow and ice on the ground causes the sidewalks, driveways, and passageways to become […]