by Mackesy Smye | Apr 13, 2026 | General Law Related, General Personal Injury, Premises Laws
Elevator Failure – Who’s Responsible? It’s the nightmare scenario – passengers are traveling from floor to floor in a multi-storey building when the elevator shudders and comes to a sudden halt. Concern can turn to panic as minutes can seem like hours while the...
by Mackesy Smye | Jan 3, 2026 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law – Is Waiving the Financing Condition Smart? The Financing Condition – Before a home buyer begins looking for housing, the buyer should visit a mortgage lender to pre-qualify for a loan or receive pre-approval. Pre-qualification is a less formal...
by Mackesy Smye | Dec 8, 2025 | General Law Related, Product Liability
Product Liability Claim Investigations Restore Losses In the month of August 2016, Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety division issued 101 product recalls; that’s 23 consumers, 27 food and 15 health products as well as 36 vehicles. That’s in addition to the 30...
by Mackesy Smye | Dec 7, 2025 | General Law Related, Insurance Issues
Travel Insurance Coverage & Denied Claims As the temperature gets warmer, many Canadians begin to make travel plans for their summer vacations. Selecting appropriate travel insurance is likely one of the least fun aspects of traveling, but without a doubt, when...
by Mackesy Smye | Oct 26, 2025 | General Law Related, Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents
When are Motor Vehicle Accidents Most Prevalent? Certain times of the day and of the year pose additional challenges for Ontario drivers, making motor vehicle accidents more prevalent. From dangerous weather conditions to careless driving, drivers need to be prepared...
by Mackesy Smye | Oct 26, 2025 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Stigmatized Property – Will I Need to Sell for Less? When people choose to buy a property, factors like the location, construction and appearance are not the only criteria to affect the purchase price. While the former are obvious factors, there could be other...
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