Pedestrian hit by car: What next?
A pedestrian accident is incredibly traumatic for both pedestrian and driver. Even minor, low speed collisions can cause severe injuries such as broken bones, deep lacerations, and head and spinal injuries. Hence, Ontario’s low tolerance for pedestrian accidents. Crowded cities like Toronto have initiated programmes to bring serious and fatal pedestrian accidents down to zero […]
Spinal cord injury suffering laid bare
A spinal cord injury has catastrophic consequences. Victims of serious spinal cord injuries are likely to suffer the loss or significant impairment of sensory perception, motor functioning, and mobility that results in them requiring support and care for the rest of their lives. Recent accidents – and payouts – demonstrate once again the long road […]
How long do you have to sue? Limitation periods explained by the courts
The Limitations Act, Ontario has been in force since 2002. The legislation is aimed at balancing the objectives of meeting the needs of justice, while also providing statutory certainty. In ‘How Long do I have to Sue?’ we explain the different limitation periods in Ontario that apply to personal injury claims. Whereas a two-year time […]