When I was young, there wasn’t such a thing as a cool pair of winter boots. There certainly wasn’t such a thing as a must have winter jacket. Wait a minute. There was such thing. First it was the “SunIce” ski jacket which was very popular. Then, it became the…
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Case settled! Now what? Still more paperwork? Understanding Releases, Settlement Disclosure Notices and a bit of Drake
When I show clients their files, often; they are astounded by the amount of paper involved in handling their case. Even in a “paperless system“, we still print medical records, medical reports, pleadings etc. for mediation memos, briefs and Affidavits of Documents. At the end of the day, personal injury…
Relating Personal Injury Cases to Purchasing a Home: A Mediator’s Tool
When one of our clients is asked how much they think their case for pain and suffering is worth, they will often tell you that it’s worth $1,000,000 or more. It’s understandable why anyone would put such a high price on their own individual pain and suffering. Can you really…
Medical Records: the Trump Card in personal injury cases
Lots of people think that all lawyers do all day is talk. It’s a a common misconception. Perhaps, there are some lawyers who spend their entire days talking; but not me. The majority of my day is spent listening. I listen to Judges. I listen to Masters. I listen to…
How liability laws for winter time slip and fall accidents work in Ontario: The Law is Against you
If you or a family member is the victim of a fall on snow, ice, or slippery winter conditions, the following Toronto Injury Law Blog Post is a “must read“. If you’re just a legal keener interested in somewhat educational legal read, this Blog Post is “pretty cool”; as the…
Winter’s Coming: Game of Thrones? No. Seriously. It’s getting cold outside. Top Winter Safety Tips
Yes. I know. Cute Game of Thrones reference. Which, by the way, season # 4 is scheduled to begin in early 2014 and…spoiler alert…the first episode will feature the death of an important character. Who you ask? You’ll have to wait and see. In any event, the temperature is dropping…
Tips for safe Trick or Treating this Halloween
Happy Halloween from Goldfinger Injury Lawyers! Halloween’s a fun Hallmark Holiday which everyone can enjoy. I remember getting really excited to go out trick or treating and returning home with bags full of candy. But, in my years of work, I’ve seen some nasty accidents which occurred on Halloween night.…
Hourly rate vs. Contingency Fees in an accident case: What’s best for you?
There is a cost to justice when you pay your lawyer by the hour. And that cost doesn’t come cheap. Personal Injury Lawyers are the only lawyers I know who routinely and without blinking, take on cases which last years and years on end, without getting paid on an interim…
What is “dooring” and why is it a big deal for accident lawyers?
Cycling is cool. It’s not expensive. It’s fast. It’s healthy. You don’t need a license or insurance to ride. It’s better for the environment. It’s “on trend” in today’s global urban market. And if you’re smart, you can accessorize with a flashy (yet safe) helmet and make all of your…
All about Examinations for Discovery in Ontario Accident Cases
What’s an Examination for Discovery? This is an opportunity for the lawyer for the insurance company to ask you all sorts of questions, while under oath, about your accident case. It’s called an Examination for Discovery because the purpose of the exercise is to “discover” more about you, your injuries,…