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February 1, 2023

The Ontario Insurance Act’s Threshold – What is it?

In a nutshell: The “threshold” applies only to cases of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario where a defendant is […]
October 24, 2022

Driving at Dawn and Dusk

Did you know that driving at dawn and dusk are the most dangerous times to drive? Dawn and dusk have an effect on […]
October 3, 2022

What happens if my Insurance Company denies my benefits?

Under Ontario’s No Fault Auto Insurance Scheme, injured parties who require treatment or income replacement benefits must apply to their own insurance company […]
April 26, 2021

Crumbling or Thin Skull?

Columbia recently released a decision in a claim where the plaintiff was injured in 2 motor vehicle accidents in 2015 and 2018: Boyetchko v. […]
March 29, 2021

I Just Witnessed an Accident. What Do I Do?

I just witnessed an accident. What do I do? The first thing to do, if you think people might be seriously injured, would […]
March 19, 2021

How Much Is My Claim Worth? The Cap on Pain and Suffering

As personal injury lawyers we often get asked “How much is my claim worth”? It can be confusing to read that a car accident […]
February 12, 2021

Is It Time to Excuse Jurors From Civil Cases in Ontario?

The Ontario Government is considering eliminating juries from civil cases during the pandemic and going forward. Very few civil jury cases have been […]
January 25, 2021

Should I Join a Class Action Lawsuit?

Class action lawsuits have a benefit in certain cases. For example, in 2013, four chocolate producers in Canada agreed to pay more than […]
January 14, 2021

Can My Family Be Compensated for My Injuries

Did you know that under the Family Law Act, members of your immediate family may be eligible for compensation for injuries you suffered in […]
January 4, 2021

Burn Tucker Lachaîne Partners Are Certified Specialists in Civil Litigation

Did you know that our three partners at Burn Tucker Lachaîne have been certified as specialist in civil litigation by the Law Society […]
March 5, 2020

The Secret Insurance Deductible

The Secret Insurance Deductible
December 21, 2019

Failure to Mitigate Damages – What Does It Mean for Injury Victims Involved in a Lawsuit?

Failure to Mitigate Damages – What Does It Mean for Injury Victims Involved in a Lawsuit?
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