There are now 56,821 auto insurance related cases on the court docket in Ontario. That’s down 1284 from last year or in other words it will take 43 years to clean up the backlog at this rate.
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Six tips for avoiding legal fee assessments
“Be careful who you take on as a client,” says Upenieks, partner with Lawrence, Lawrence, Stevenson LLP. “Listen to your instincts. If your gut is telling you not to take the client on, don’t.”
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Pot legalization not a good reason to raise auto rates: Regulator
Nova Scotia’s auto insurance regulator is not letting The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company take marijuana legalization into account when calculating this year’s rate increases.
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Stiffer Penalties for Distracted Driving May Finally End Phone Use While Driving
We have all been behind those cars that weave or slow down unnecessarily. The initial thought is that the driver might be impaired. Yet, when we pass them, we see that they’re talking on their phone or texting or using their GPS. And that distraction could be dangerous – very dangerous.
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Personal Injury Lawyers are Access to Justice
Recently the Ontario Government increased the cost of many Court filing fees. Notably, the cost of filing a Trial Record in the Ontario Superior Court doubled from $405 to $810. Like a cruel and ironic April Fool’s joke, the increased fee schedule will be implemented on April 1st, 2019. I cannot recall any form of debate or consultation that went in to increasing. If are seeking out the legislation with the increased court filing fees, you can find it by clicking the link here.
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Are you a caregiver?
I never thought of myself as a caregiver until I interviewed for a position with The Ontario Caregiver Organization. It was during the interview process, while talking about an ex partner’s struggle with an opioid drug addiction, that it dawned on me, I was a caregiver.
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Disability Insurance: Everything You Must Know
Unfortunately, accidents happen. Aside from pain, suffering, and possible limitations, a disability may result in financial difficulties because you may be not able to do your job and earn income. Consider the following scary statistics: