Category Archives: Accident Benefits

I Slipped on Watermelon Juice… What Can I do?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

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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What if I am injured while holidaying in the Caribbean?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ryan Murray

Many of us choose to get away from the cold climate of Ontario at this time of year.  Numerous Ontarians will travel south this winter and stay for a week or two at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the … Read More »

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What if I am injured while holidaying in the Caribbean?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

Author: Ryan Murray Many of us choose to get away from the cold climate of Ontario at this time of year.  Numerous Ontarians will travel south this winter and stay for a week or two at an all-inclusive resort in … Read More »

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Pedestrians vs. Motor Vehicles

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Troy Lehman

A person who has been injured as a result of the negligence of another person is entitled to compensation.  The general rule is that the injured person has the responsibility (or onus) of proving the defendant’s negligence. This general rule … Read More »

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Driving While Distracted – This Generation’s Version of Drinking and Driving?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Author: Brian M. Cameron Years ago, long before MADD and other such organizations gained prominence, drinking and driving, while illegal, carried little to no social stigma.  People from all walks of life would not think twice about drinking “just a … Read More »

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Brain Injuries Strain Marriages

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Author: Drew Sinclair The New York Times recently published an article by Sarah Wheaton chronicling the difficulties faced by spouses living with a partner who has suffered a brain injury. It’s a good article on an important subject; the challenges … Read More »

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Seatbelts and The Law

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Author: Ryan A. Murray The statistics are clear. Vehicle occupants who fail to wear a seatbelt are much more likely to injure themselves in the event of a crash than those who do.  Ensuring that children are properly restrained in … Read More »

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Practical Strategies Webinar Follow-Up: Adjusting to the Ontario Automotive Insurance Changes

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

Practical Strategies for Health Care Professionals Webinar: October 18, 2011 9:00-10:30 a.m. This webinar is FREE. We will discuss the challenges presented by the changes made in September 2010 to the Ontario Automotive Insurance Legislation and the Statutory Accident Benefits … Read More »

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Optional Income Replacement Benefits

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

If you are adequately insured you can avoid being financially crippled by an unexpected event. If you have dependants it is important to have adequate life insurance. If your house burns down, having adequate home insurance is crucial. The same … Read More »

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The “Minor Injury Guideline”

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Oatley Vigmond

Did you know that your insurance benefits for the most common types of car accident injuries have been significantly reduced? Since September 1, 2010, a person who suffers a sprain, strain, whiplash associated disorder, contusion, abrasion, laceration (a cut) or … Read More »

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