Cases are built upon evidence. Lawyers will try to highlight certain pieces of evidence in order to better suit, or to create a narrative which suits their client’s best interests. It’s up to a Judge or a Jury to sift through the evidence in order to determine where the truth.…
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Ready for Halloween Trick or Treating? Safety tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Halloween Trick Or Treating is fun, family friendly and exciting. But when you take a step back and really examine what Halloween Trick or Treating really entails, it would make any parent cringe. Knocking on the doors of strangers? Check. Accepting candies from strangers? Check. Running door to door at…
CERB Benefits and your Personal Injury Case
It’s really hard to say “no” to free money. This is particularly true when times are tough. The COVID Pandemic has caused many industries to crumble; and in turn, many people to go months and months without pay. Restaurants, tourism, retail, hospitality, events, personal care and personal service industries all…
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Case Managers Oh My!
After a serious motor vehicle accident, you will need a lot of help. You will need help from doctors, nurses, personal support workers. occupational therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, surgeons, internists, nutritionists, speech language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, accountants, friends, family and more! Some of these services are FREE…
Let’s all meet in a small poorly ventilated room for a few hours and talk moistly
During the Pandemic many lawyers and insurers have been very helpful, kind and considerate given the global health crisis we are all dealing with. At the same time, some lawyers and insurers have been the exact opposite. As lawyers we have an obligation (or a duty) to be part of…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and finding the “Truth” in a personal injury case
September 30, 2021 marks Canada’s first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.…
Does the Federal Election mean anything for Personal Injury Cases?
Today is Election Day in Canada. We elect a new, or a returning Prime Minister. This is exciting. Will there be a majority government, or will we see another minority government? These are important questions! Some political basics: A majority government can do whatever they like; whenever they like! There’s…
Personal Injury Case? Timing can mean everything!
Good timing can mean the difference between a winning personal injury case, and a losing personal injury case. In fact; timing can also spell the difference between being involved in a serious accident; and missing a serious accident. Accident victims aren’t looking to get into accidents in the first place.…
Serious Accident? Insurance matters!
In tort law, one of the first and most important things lawyers are taught is to sue a Defendant with deep pockets and an ability to pay out a Judgment. The only remedy in a personal injury case is money. There is no ticker tape parade for the victor of…
Back to School Safety Tips from Personal Injury Lawyer Brian Goldfinger
We aren’t tone deaf at the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog. Back to School is around the corner. But Back to School 2021 in the midst of a looming 4th wave during the Global Pandemic brings a new unprecedented set of worries and anxieties for parents, teachers and students. The large…