It may be your first time being involved in a serious car accident where you have sustained serious injuries. These are not common events. And because these are not common events, few people know exactly what to after the accident, or how to deal with their car insurer. The purpose…
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Dog Bites Cases in Ontario: Tricks & Tips
Dogs can be cute, cuddly and well behaved. But they can also have behavioural issues, or tendencies, which can make them dangerous. Our personal injury lawyer have seen some pretty horrific injuries resulting from dog attacks. The injuries can be lifelong and quite devastating. The scars from a dog bite,…
What happens when my personal injury case settles?
Lots of clients want to know about what the last steps are in a personal injury case when the parties reach an agreement. What happens upon settlement? Does the money magically appear in my bank account? When will I receive my settlement funds? Are the settlement funds taxable? Do I…
The sweet spot for settlement in a personal injury case (Toronto Raptors Edition)
Yesterday, the Toronto Raptors traded 2x All NBA, 2 x NBA All-Star, 1 x NBA Champion Pascal Siakam to the Pacers for 3 first round draft picks and some players who act as salary filler. Two of the 1st round picks will be late in the first round of the…
SLIP AND FALL SEASON IS UPON US!
It has been snowy. It has been slushy. It has been drizzly. It has been icy. It has been icky. It has been yucky. It has been dreary. It has been mucky. How else would you describe slip and fall season? Few people in Ontario describe the weather in January…
Tips on Being a Personal Injury Client
A lot of people talk about what it’s like to be a personal injury lawyer, and how the courts work for hearing personal injury cases. But few explore what it’s like to be a client in a personal injury case; and what to expect, and how to best go through…
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Hopes for the Toronto Raptors in the New Year
We are soon turning the page on 2023, and heading into 2024. Not very often does the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog depart from it’s core topics focused on Personal Injury Law in the Province of Ontario. But, when we do, we like to discuss the our beloved Toronto Raptors basketball…
Happy Holiday Tips from Goldfinger Injury Lawyers
Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, you have to love this time of year. Holiday meals, celebrations, gifts and good vibes galore. That’s what the holidays are about. A bit tone deaf given the political climate? Sure. But the focus of the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog isn’t politics. Let’s keep…
Qualifying for Long Term Disability vs. Qualifying for Canada Pension Plan Disability
Long Term Disability Law can be rather complicated. It’s complicated because Long Term Disability is based in contract, and every contract is different. For many people, understanding the words and concepts contained in these long term disability contracts is hard to grasp, and confusing. I can’t say that I blame…
Long Term Disability Cases in Ontario: The Math Matters!
Long Term Disability cases are unique in the world of personal injury law. For starters, they are contract cases (the policy of insurance). Every other case in the world of personal injury law is built on tort law. A dog bite, a slip and fall, a car accident case, an…