The fine print matters. It especially matters in long term disability claims. The overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are tort cases. They are not predicated on a contract. Car Accident Cases Dog Bite Cases Slip and Fall Cases Assault Cases Product Liability Cases All of these claims are based…
It’s snow tire time. We’ve had some pretty mild weather thus far in Ontario, but it’s getting to be that time of year. Don’t believe me? Today the Weather Network announced that Ontario would get hit with its first blast of winter. They are predicting up to 60cm of snow…
This week, the Provincial Government of Alberta will announce that people will no longer be able to sue for personal injuries arising from a car accident. I hate seeing when governments take away the rights of innocent people to best suit their corporate overlords. This dramatic change to the law…
Having practiced personal injury law for over 20 years, I can tell you that fraud for personal injury law claims does exist. But, it does not exist to the extent the insurance industry wants you to believe. The numbers for what you and I believe to be fraud are lower…
So, you’ve been hurt or injured in an accident. You retain a personal injury lawyer (hopefully Brian Goldfinger or one of our team members at Goldfinger Injury Lawyers). The case is running smoothly. How and when will my personal injury case settle? These are great questions! Let’s start by answering…
If you were to take a poll of children under the age of 13, Halloween would likely rank in the top 2 on the holiday ranking. It’s the Superbowl for the kids! Can you blame them? Getting to dress up in costume while knocking door to door and getting free…
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of whose fault the accident is; you are entitled to claim an income replacement benefit of up to $400/week. That income replacement benefit can be increased to $800/week if you purchase an optional rider on your car insurance policy. The…
Chronic Pain is a real thing. But just because it’s real, doesn’t mean it’s easy to prove in a personal injury case. In fact, chronic pain cases are probably the most difficult types of injuries which personal injury lawyers have to prove on behalf of their clients. But, why are…
What is the most valuable card in your wallet? Is it your driver’s license? Probably not as it just allows you to drive, and not everyone owns or has access to car. A driver’s license can’t buy you food either. Is it your credit card? Your credit card can help…
Long Term Disability cases may sound simple and straight forward. But they aren’t. When claimants think of what a Court can award them in a long term disability lawsuit, their expectations don’t meet the reality of what the law can do. For example, claimants believe that a Judge can award…