MVA that occurred as a result of damaged pavement on the highway – May 1, 2022

The client: “The car accident occurred in the area of highway and shoulder where the asphalt had broken away from the pavement.” Our Legal Services: “Ontario Provincial Police, although aware of the condition of the highway, did nothing to warn drivers as to unsafe condition.” Our Legal Services: “You can claim not only the accident … Read More

Claimant opted out of the WSIB benefits – May 1, 2022

The claimant was employed at the time of MVA and received Workers Safety Insurance Benefits (“WSIB”). And, subsequently, the claimant elected to opt out of the WSIB benefits and instead elected to pursue (a) a lawsuit (“tort action”) against the unidentified driver. Under s.61 of the SABS, if a claimant makes an election under the … Read More

<Motor Vehicle Accident Case> -One of the MVA client was driving his motorcycle southbound in the curb lane, approaching an intersection. -The other party was driving his car in the northbound passing lane, and made a left turn at the intersection. -The MVA client swerved to avoid the other driver, lost control of his motorcycle, … Read More

<thelegalservices.org/toronto/lawyer> Mateluna v. Scottish & York, 2022 ONLAT 20-001965/AABS The applicant should discharge her evidentiary onus in establishing that she is entitled to treatment outside the Minor Injury Guideline. If s.25 Psychological Report diagnoses the applicant with adjustment disorder and specific phobia, the report is supposed to be linked to any objective medical evidence provided … Read More