Our law firm is approached by countless prospective clients regarding sexual assault claims. The courage and strength the survivors have to step forward and speak with a personal injury lawyer about what they’ve been through is truly remarkable. I can’t begin to tell you about how difficult it can be…
The majority of insurance adjusters I have spoken to during the COVID Pandemic are all working remotely from home. I know this because I speak with, or correspond with insurance adjusters every day. It goes with the territory being a personal injury lawyer. In phone calls, or Zoom calls I…
The purpose of the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog is to deliver news and views on the field of personal injury law in Ontario. But we’re not tone deaf. Writing about the stories of a personal injury lawyer can be off the mark in the times we’re living in. We don’t…
Lawyers are held to a higher standard. We are. Because the profession demands it. The general public demands it. Our Rules of Professional Conduct command it. So, when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, the legal profession adapted. A general acceptance of Zoom for Trials, Pre-Trials, Examinations for Discovery, Mediation, Hearings etc. Acceptance…
Slip and fall accidents resulting in serious injuries can be very difficult on the innocent accident victim; particularly when it comes to making ends meet. How and when will lost wages be paid? How and when will treatment costs not covered by OHIP be paid (physio, massage, chiro etc.)? Will…
Identifying the correct party to sue in a slip or trip and fall case can be tricky. In a car accident case; it’s a bit more straightforward: You sue the at fault driver. You also sue the owner of the vehicle as well. In an dog bite or dog attack…
Congrats to Goldfinger Injury Lawyer’s very own Afsoun Amirsolaimani on winning a contested motion seeking the removal of a lawyer for the Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund for acting in a conflict of interest. The decision is below and has yet to be reported, but we share it with…
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious physical and emotional injury. Adding insult to injury is the fact that you will always second guess yourself: “What if I didn’t step where I did? Could I have avoided the fall? Could I have paid better attention? Would different shoes or boots…
Home owners and property owners buy insurance for lots of different reasons. Liability protection is a great reason to have insurance. But what first comes to mind when thinking about property insurance is coverage in the event of damage to one’s property. What happens if a fire burns down your…
Long Term Disability cases are based in contract. Damages are awarded to the disabled plaintiff based on what is available to the disabled plaintiff under the contract. Damages for the most part are limited to what’s covered under the four corners of the insurance policy. Only in rare cases will…