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Pedestrian Accidents – Accidents while Jaywalking
With the onset of spring and summer, many people across Ontario will choose to take advantage of sunny weather and walk to their destination.
Ten Point Deck & Garden Building Permit Checklist
If you are an owner of a property in Ontario, you are ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements. Costly construction delays, legal action and/or the removal of work already completed may result if one fails to obtain the required building permits.
Understanding Land Transfer Tax – Real Estate Law
If you wish to buy or transfer property in Ontario, it is important to be aware of the Land transfer tax (LTT). Barring a few exceptions, the Ontario Government applies the Land Transfer Tax for all properties purchased or transferred. The buyer pays this amount upon registration of the Transfer/Deed. On transfers of residential real property in Ontario, Land Transfer Tax (LTT) is calculated on the purchase price.
Insurance Issues – Optional Benefits
The foremost question in a customer’s mind when buying car insurance is “how much will it cost?” Of course, that is an important question, but it is not the only important question.
Slip & Falls – Foley v Imperial Oil (Occupiers Duty of Care)
In 2011, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the fundamental aspects relating to an injury on property.
Slips and Falls – How is Negligence Defined?
Anyone can trip or have a slip and fall accident in the most unlikely of places. This may be because of poor external conditions, poor premises design or maintenance or a variety of other reasons.
Disability Benefits and Mental Illness
According to the latest studies, one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness or addiction at some point in their adult lives. In fact, Health Canada states that mental illness is the second leading cause of disability in Canada. The Institute of Health Economics reports that on any given week at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental illness.
Real Estate Law – Backing Out of a Sale
Selling a house or property is usually not a simple process, and just because the unit is sold pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale does not necessarily mean that the deal will close. Situations can cause a deal to fall through forcing buyers to back out at the last minute.
Wills & Estate Law – Creating a Living Will
A living will, also known as an advance directive, is simply a document that lets people state their wishes for physical care in case they become permanently ill, unconscious, or require emergency medical attention. You can include your “living will” or “advance directive” as part of your Power of Attorney for Personal Care.
Pedestrian-Car Accidents: Civil vs. Criminal Consequences
Traffic collisions between vehicles and pedestrians are common occurrences. In the event of a car-pedestrian collision, an at-fault driver may face a number of civil and criminal consequences.
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