Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Minor Injury Guideline and its impact on accident victims

Author: Shane Henry The Toronto Star recently published an article about the effect that the Minor Injury Guideline is having on Ontario accident victims. On September 1, 2010 drastic changes were implemented to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. These changes … Read More »

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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda- Duty of insurance brokers to explain optional coverage

Roger Oatley and Ryan Murray have co-authored an article that appears in the April 27, 2012 issue of The Lawyers Weekly. The article reviews the recent Zefferino v. Meloche Monnex Insurance case which creates liability on insurance brokers if they … Read More »

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The Parental Responsibility Act

Author: Adam R. Little If you are the parent of a child under the age of 18, did you know that you may be held responsible for your child’s actions if they cause damage or harm? In 2000, the Ontario … Read More »

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Be The Judge In Three Hours

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a juror? From time to time Oatley, Vigmond LLP will host a focus group that will put volunteers in a juror’s shoes to help prepare for trial. Check out the article … Read More »

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I Slipped on Watermelon Juice… What Can I do?

By Brian M. Cameron Falling down in a grocery store only seems trivial or funny if it happens to someone else.  The reality is far different.  People fall in bars, restaurants and grocery stores everyday.  They slip in parking lots … Read More »

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