Monthly Archives: July 2011

Oatley, Vigmond Obtains $4,000,000 Jury Verdict for Brain Injured Man

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

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Antinozzi v. Andrews – Plaintiff Successfully Defeats Threshold motion

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

In Ontario, if you are injured in a car crash, in order to recover money in a lawsuit for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life and health care expenses your injury needs to pass a threshold (i.e. you … Read More »

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Valesco v. North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. – C.A. Explains Discoverability of Parties When Identifying Documentation Has Been in Possession for Some Time

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

This plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle collision in July 2005. In preparing the claim, her counsel had obtained the police report which included a statement indicating the driver who caused the collision was also the owner of his … Read More »

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Liability in the Course of Sporting Events

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

Most sports fans have witnessed life changing injuries happen in the course of a game. Collisions in football, hockey and other sports can cause significant brain injuries or even spinal cord injuries. We often hear commentators say that “injuries are … Read More »

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Ian Hu Featured in Chinese News for Supporting the Chinese community

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

Oatley, Vigmond is proud to support Ian Hu’s efforts to help the Chinese community. In the July 7, 2011 issue of Chinese News Ian says, “Chinese people were not allowed to practise law until after 1947, when the right to … Read More »

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Brandiferri v. Wawanesa – Recent Rulings on Expert Witnesses and Rule 53.03

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

Arising out of a judge-alone trial, Lauwers J. has written two recent decisions regarding the practical application of the recent amendments to rule 53.03 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The plaintiff sought to call two expert witnesses whose reports … Read More »

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Sutherland v. Singh – C.A. Rules on Meaning of Election of IRB and “Available” Benefits Eligible for Deduction in a Tort Action

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Author: Drew Sinclair The plaintiff and defendant were involved in a motor vehicle collision. At the time of the injury the plaintiff was employed and a caregiver to his three children. When applying for accident benefits from his insurer, the … Read More »

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So, Your Teenager Wants to Borrow Your Car?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Brian 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 causes a crash and … Read More »

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