Category Archives: The Law

Does Your Car Have A “Black Box” Like An Airplane?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Troy Lehman

After an airplane crashes investigators obtain important information from the plane’s black box.   The black box (or flight data recorder) records all of the pilot’s actions.  The data obtained from these devices is often crucial in determining what went wrong. … Read More »

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Law and You Newsletter – Winter 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Oatley Vigmond

We believe that it is not only important to educate our network but keep you up to date on what is going on at Oatley, Vigmond.  Our newsletter is produced a few times a year with an educational article written … Read More »

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What is Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Ryan Murray

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is a form of life and disability insurance. AD&D insurance is designed to provide your family with a lump sum of money in the event of your accidental death. AD&D insurance is also designed … Read More »

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Liability of Ski and Snowboard Resort Operators

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Shane Henry

Skiing and snowboarding are enjoyable and popular Canadian winter pastimes. Unfortunately, skiing and snowboarding come with inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries. Can a ski resort be held liable for an injury to a skier or snowboarder? The … Read More »

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What If Your Child Is Hurt At School?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ryan Murray

It is every parent’s nightmare. You receive a call from your child’s school telling you that your child has been hurt in an accident. In many cases the injury is relatively minor and your child is back to their old … Read More »

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Travel Medical Insurance – Are You Protected?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Vanessa

By: Adam Little During these chilly winter months, many Canadians plan a getaway to a sunny destination. When they book their vacations, most people also purchase travel medical insurance. Travel medical insurance is usually designed to reimburse travellers for emergency … Read More »

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Extreme Sports, Extreme Risk

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Troy Lehman

“Extreme sports” is a term used to describe exhilarating and risky activities like sky diving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, rock climbing and white water kayaking. These activities are characterized as being “extreme”, in part, because they are inherently dangerous. They … Read More »

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What is a Structured Settlement?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ryan Murray

When an injured person settles a lawsuit relating to those injuries, they often have two options. The first option is a lump-sum settlement. As the name implies, this is a one-time payment of tax-free money that the injured person can … Read More »

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Pastore – Why Did it Take Five Hearings to Confirm “A” Means “One”?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Brian Cameron

Oatley, Vigmond had the pleasure of representing the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association in this appeal, involving Anna Pastore and her auto insurer, Aviva Canada inc. i Anna Pastore was 60 years old when she was in a motor vehicle collision … Read More »

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Causation

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Vanessa

By: Adam Little When someone makes a mistake, the law refers to this as “negligence”. For example, a driver who makes a left turn in the face of oncoming traffic, resulting in a crash, will likely be found to have … Read More »

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