Preparing an Expert Witness for Trial
An article written for young lawyers regarding preparing an expert witness for trial, first published in the OTLA Litigator magazine – June
2011 issue
Significant Changes to Your Accident Benefits Coverage
After September 1, 2010, you have far less coverage if you have the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. Your insurer may have informed you by now that you will have “more coverage options” when it comes time to renew your automobile insurance policy. The fact is, consumers will now have much less protection than they previously had, unless they purchase ‘Optional Benefits’ coverage.
How Your SABS File Works Your Tort Claim and Builds Your Special Damages
This article was presented at a 2011 conference of law clerks. It describes the interaction between the tort and accident benefits systems.
What Does my Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?
It is important that you read your policy carefully to determine what is covered and what is excluded.
Why You Need More Insurance Coverage
This article (co-authored with Roger Oatley) discusses the September 1, 2010 changes to the no-fault accident benefits system in Ontario.
Driving with an Expired Driver’s Licence: What it could mean to you
Given the serious consequences of driving without a valid driver’s licence it is important that we all make note of the date that our driver’s licence is set to expire and ensure that we renew it well in advance of the expiry date.
Ontario’s Proposed New Graduated Licensing Laws: What It Could Mean For Your Teen
This proposed law would amend the Highway Traffic Act to, among other things; impose a condition on the driver’s licence of all drivers under 22 years old that their blood alcohol concentration must be zero while driving.
The Perils of Drunk Driving
Having care and control of a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired by alcohol or drugs is also a crime.
Representing a Minor Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Action
This article examines the potential issues for a lawyer who represents a minor plaintiff in a personal injury claim.
Getting Paid for Your Work in the New Auto Insurance Regimes
A recent Ontario court decision is timely in light of the upcoming changes in medical and rehabilitation benefits. In Medcentra Inc. v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company (2010), 98 O.R. (3d) 624 (S.C.J.) Medcentra had provided a series of MRI’s to people injured in automobile accidents who were insured under auto policies issued by Economical. Economical had in the past accepted invoices directly from Medcentra and paid those invoices. Economical refused to pay the invoices at issue in the case.