by Mackesy Smye | Oct 26, 2017 | 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 11, 2017 | General Law Related, General Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Personal Injury: What Are Intentional Torts? In Ontario, tort laws exist to provide compensation to those who wrongly suffered losses. It differs from criminal law where the goal is punitive, a means for justice. Intentional Torts There are two types of torts:...
by Mackesy Smye | Aug 15, 2017 | Personal Injury, Premises Laws, Slip & Falls
Premises Law: Understanding Premises Injuries Property owners and occupiers of property (parties who are responsible for properties, besides the owners themselves) have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. A property owner must do...
by Mackesy Smye | Aug 5, 2017 | General Law Related, General Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Sporting Accidents
Coaching Negligence in Sports Accidents Anyone who has ever played a sport understands the risk involved. A collision at centre ice, a high inside fastball or a hard elbow while rebounding a basketball—accidents do happen. While some risk is inherent, when an accident...
by Mackesy Smye | May 22, 2017 | General Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Personal Injury Claims – Time Limitations in Ontario Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, gives you two years to begin legal action on a personal injury claim. Its provisions and exceptions are confusing, and amendments have been made over the years, but law firms in...
by Mackesy Smye | May 16, 2017 | General Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Slip & Falls, Vehicle Accidents
Pain and Suffering – Quantifying Personal Injury After a personal injury, you may be entitled to up to approximately $364,000 in non-pecuniary damages (pain and suffering) to compensate for pain, stress, loss of enjoyment of life, and more. Ontario courts can assess...
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