Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Abdallah Case: How Far is too Far?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Adam Little

“A jury trial is a fight and not an afternoon tea.” That observation from a 1915 decision remains as true today as when it was first written. However, jury trials have rules – and the boundaries of what a trial … Read More »

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Limitations Periods: What You Should Know

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Adam Little

Most people are aware of the existence of something called a “statute of limitations”, but few understand the significance of these limitation periods to persons who have suffered injuries due to fault or neglect. In Ontario, a provincial law called … Read More »

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Accident Benefits Coverage: What Will My Insurance Company Pay For?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Adam Little

Although most Ontario motorists have heard of “no-fault insurance”, very few understand what benefits are available to them following a car accident. Basically, anyone injured in a car accident in Ontario (even pedestrians and cyclists) will be entitled to certain … Read More »

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Liability for Defective Products

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Adam Little

The average person relies on thousands of manufactured products every day, usually without even realizing it. From the smallest screw in the engine on your car, to the cookie you ate for a snack, we rarely think twice about the … Read More »

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Driving with an Expired Driver’s Licence: What it could it mean to you

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ryan Murray

Not many people are aware that every auto insurance policy in Ontario is identical or that every auto policy in Ontario contains within it a section known as the Statutory Conditions. These Conditions are important. Failure to comply with them … Read More »

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Ontario’s Proposed New Graduated Licensing Laws: What It Could Mean For Your Teen

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ryan Murray

The Ontario government is currently debating a new law known as Bill 126, the Road Safety Act, 2008. This proposed law would amend the Highway Traffic Act to, among other things; impose a condition on the driver’s licence of all … Read More »

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The Perils of Drunk Driving

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ryan Murray

Having care and control of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08 is a crime. Having care and control of a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired by alcohol or drugs is also a … Read More »

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Optional Automobile Insurance

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin

Author: Brian M. Cameron No one would consider buying a car without knowing the color, the available options or how many seats the car has, yet people buy auto insurance on a daily basis without knowing any of the options. … Read More »

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So, Your Teenager Wants To Borrow Your Car?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin

Author: Brian M. Cameron Every parent is going to face this question sooner or later. Most people realize that having a teenager will increase insurance rates. How many give any consideration to their own liability if your son or daughter … Read More »

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The Civil Jury System in Ontario

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Troy Lehman

A jury trial begins with the assembly of a jury panel. Dozens of members of the community are randomly chosen to gather in a courtroom. The judge arrives. The case is then called and a court official picks names from … Read More »

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