21 May

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Remember the 10 Day Notice Period!

A recent Ontario case dealt with the requirement that notice to the City of Toronto must be provided within 10 days of an accident as required by section 42(6) of the City of Toronto Act (also found in the Municipal Act). This notice requirement applies to incidents occurring on municipal property. In Seif v. City of Toronto (released May 13, 2014), the plaintiff did not notify the City of her trip and fall incident, which occurred on a City sidewalk until just over four months after the date of her accident. The reason for the late notice, as stated in the...

31 December

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New Challenges for Accident Victims and their Families

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The Ontario government quietly made some important changes to the automobile insurance legislation in the Province. On December 17, 2013, the government released Ontario Regulation 347/13 (the “Regulation”) under the Insurance Act, which implemented three changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”). Two of the changes significantly limit the rights of motorists who are injured in Ontario. One of the changes affects the requirements that must be met by an insured claiming that they fall outside of the Minor Injury Guidelines (the “MIG”) and corresponding $3,500.00 limit. Prior to the Regulation, compelling evidence that an insured “has a pre-existing medical...

23 October

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Winter Tires and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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As winter is just around the corner, take a look at this recent Wheels.ca article, which highlights the importance of winter tires. The article reviews some statistical data on the effect of winter tires on motor vehicle accident rates. To read this article click on the above link....

12 September

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Back to School Driving Tips

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As children return to school, motorists need to exercise a higher degree of caution particularly in school zones. Take a look at this recent Wheels.ca article for six important points to remember for your commute now that the summer is over. To view this article, please click on the title above....

29 July

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Riding your Motorcycle in Wet Conditions

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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Click on the above title and take a look at this recent Wheels.ca article that provides some helpful tips for navigating your motorcycle through wet conditions this summer....

23 May

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Lane Change Tips

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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Please click on the above title to check out today's Wheels.ca article, which provides some useful information about proper lane use on our roads....

25 March

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FAIR for Car Accident Victims

Posted by Elliot Goodman

in General, Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Goodman Halioua LLP is proud to announce that it has joined FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform). FAIR is a not-for-profit organization of car accident victims struggling with the current automobile insurance system in Ontario. FAIR seeks the reform of automobile insurance legislation in Ontario so that all car accident victims receive the treatment they require. The current legislation and the often inappropriate use of the Minor Injury Guidelines (MIG) classification provides insurers with broad powers. These powers allow insurers to limit claimants' rights to the benefits they need and their ability to discover the extent of their injuries and...

07 March

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15 Winter Driving Tips

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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Please check out this recent Wheels.ca article, which provides fifteen helpful winter driving tips. To access the article please click on the above title....

05 February

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Winter Driving Myths

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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Click on the title above to check out this recent Toronto Star Wheels section article that discusses the 5 most common winter driving myths....

12 December

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Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Posted by Elliot Goodman

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In Security National Insurance Company v. Markel Insurance Company, 2012 ONCA 683 (CanLII), the Ontario Court of Appeal considered the appeals of two decisions of the Superior Court of Justice interpreting s. 66(1) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Accidents on or after November 1, 1996, O. Reg. 403/96 (“SABS”), enacted pursuant to the Insurance Act (the “Act”). Section 66(1) deems certain persons to be named insureds for the purposes of s. 268(2) of the Act, which affects the priority in which insurers are to pay statutory accident benefits under s. 268 of the Act. Section 66, “Company Automobiles and...

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