This law allows certain family members to file for damages if a loved one has been killed in an accident. The relatives are granted the rights to file for damages are the deceased’s spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and any brothers or sisters. Under the provisions of the Family Law Act, the adult children can file a claim, if their parent dies in an accident. (more…)
Can A Dog’s Owner Be Held Liable For Harm Caused By A Dog Bite?
Anyone that owns a pet canine should take whatever actions are necessary, in order to prevent the occurrence of an incident such as a dog bite. Sometimes, families that view their canine as a guard dog, make sure that their four-legged guard does not attack an innocent victim. In those cases, the well-controlled pet often has a history of demonstrating violence, when faced with a possible danger. (more…)
Basic Facts About Safety Recalls In Canada
These facts highlight the need for a consumer culture that warns “buyers beware.” Fortunately, those groups that want to make buyers more aware have better tools than they had in the past. (more…)
Traffic Rules Related To Auto Accidents In Ontario
The residents of Ontario should consider themselves lucky. None of them have to feel guilty about stopping at a yellow light. As per the rules, stop if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop, you must proceed with caution. But if you drive through a yellow light and get hit, you can be declared at fault. And that would need the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in Burlington. (more…)
Steps To Take If You Have A Collision While Driving A Leased Vehicle
If you collide with another vehicle while driving a leased car, truck, van or SUV, your immediate reaction should mirror that of an automobile owner. Check on your condition and the condition of your passengers. Get medical help and call the proper authorities. (more…)
Possible Effect of Contributory Evidence In Canada
In Canada, the concept of contributory evidence differs from the one used the United States, and it has been seen that present-day technology increases the amount of contributory evidence made available to all persons involved in an accident. (more…)
Is Road Rash An Injury Often Suffered By Motorcyclists?
Even though many motorcyclists wear leather pants and leather jackets, still a large number of such biker’s experience times when their bodies display road rash. That is a medical condition that is caused by exposure of the skin to substances with in a road’s surface. (more…)
Insurance Coverage For Drivers That Travel Outside of Ontario
Canadian car insurance companies realize that not all Canadians stick to the roads in their native county. Canada has a long and well-traveled border with the United States. For that reason, the policies issued by the Ontario’s insurance companies have several safeguards. (more…)
Comparing A Lawyer’s Contingency Fees With Other Fees
A lawyer that charges contingency fees gets paid when a client receives an anticipated compensation. Still, the size of the lawyer’s total fee could include a request of reimbursement of certain expenses. The money that serves as such a reimbursement is called a disbursement. (more…)
Can You Get Taxed For An Accident Settlement?
Due to the nature of an accident settlement, there is no one answer to the question that concerns the possible taxing of money received after a case has been settled. Such a settlement represents compensation for a number of different losses. (more…)