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. First, the civil litigation system is being fundamentally restructured following the 2025 Final Policy Report of the Civil Rules Review Working Group. This...Read More
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 a claim. Recently, our North York personal injury law firm achieved a significant settlement within 13 months of an incident—and without formal litigation—despite...Read More
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. Whether the fall happens on public property, private property, or inside a business, injured people often ask the same question: Who is responsible...Read More
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. When a pedestrian is struck, the driver must prove that they were not negligent. But as our recent case showed, liability can be...Read More