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2026 Ontario Automobile Insurance Indexation: Higher Thresholds, Higher Deductibles, and Higher Barriers for Injured Victims

2026 Ontario Automobile Insurance Indexation: Higher Thresholds, Higher Deductibles, and Higher Barriers for Injured Victims Ontario has released the 2026 automobile insurance indexation amounts, and once again the monetary thresholds and deductibles...

Ontario’s Civil Justice System Is Changing — At the Same Time Accident Benefits Are Shrinking

Why Upcoming Procedural and Insurance Reforms Will Fundamentally Change Personal Injury Claims in Ontario Ontario is on the cusp of two major, overlapping reforms that will reshape the experience of accident victims....

Early Settlement Without Litigation: How Effective Advocacy Made the Difference in a Complex Injury Case

Many people worry that starting a personal injury claim in Ontario automatically means years of stressful litigation. In reality, strong early advocacy can sometimes resolve even very complex cases without ever issuing...

Slip and Fall Injuries in Toronto: Who is Responsible?

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injury in Toronto, especially during the winter months when sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances can quickly become icy or slippery....

Pedestrian Accident Case: How We Secured Catastrophic Impairment Benefits and a Significant Settlement

The Challenges of Pedestrian Accident Liability in Ontario Pedestrian accident claims in Ontario are often assumed to be straightforward. The law places a reverse onus on drivers under the Highway Traffic Act....

Goodman Halioua proudly sponsors the 2021 Tour d’ECC

Goodman Halioua LLP proudly sponsored the Etobicoke Cycling Club‘s 2021 Tour d’ECC! Congratulations to all the participants for their achievements over 15 stages. Here’s a picture of the club at the final...
Cultural Competence

Cultural Competence in Family Law: A Welcome Step Forward

As our society moves toward acknowledging and reforming the vast discrimination and injustices suffered by the BIPOC community, and individuals and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age or sexual...

Surviving the Catastrophic Impairment Determination Gauntlet

No-fault accident benefits are intended to provide immediate support to accident victims. This includes paying for medical and rehabilitation needs or income replacement for lost wages. For those most seriously injured, enhanced...

High Conflict Separation? Consider the Collaborative Process rather than the Court Process

Before undertaking my collaborative training, I was under the impression that the collaborative process was only suitable in situations where everyone got along and could engage respectfully at the proverbial table.   Very...
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