What Are Your Child’s Rights After a School Bus Accident?
Every school day in Ontario, over 833,000 students travel to and from school by bus. Although school buses are one of the safest methods of travel for students, the consequences
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Brain Injuries: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Treatment
You may be surprised to learn that not all brain injuries are obvious, and severe trauma is not required in order to sustain a potentially life-altering brain injury. This article
Navigating the Lingo – Understanding Basic Concepts of Negligence, Causation and Damages
Many professionals use words and phrases that are not readily understood by the public at large. Doctors speak of comminuted fractures, anosognosia, and blood perfusion. Physicists speak of quantum leaps,
Know The Rule In Browne v. Dunn or Risk Losing Your Jury
A decision of Justice Annette Casullo should be a reminder to trial lawyers at all levels of the importance of knowing the rule in Browne v. Dunn, [1893] J.C.J. No.
Hurt While Using Gym Equipment? Here’s What You Need to Know
Who is legally responsible if you suffered a serious injury while using gym equipment?, The answer: it depends. Where the injury occurred, how it occurred, and why it occurred will
What To Do After A Slip And Fall Injury On Snowy Or Icy Sidewalks
It’s that time of year again when walking outside can sometimes become a treacherous activity. Slip and fall injuries on ice and snow are commonplace in Ontario and the caselaw
Despite Tomec, Insurers and Tribunal Continue to Apply SABS Limitation Period In A Rigid Way
In November 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Tomec v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company, 2019 ONCA 882, in which it found that the two-year limitation period
Misdiagnosis Woes: Legal Insights & Your Next Steps
Healthcare in Canada is one of the most important issues because of our aging and growing population. It is no secret that there is a shortage of primary care physicians
What Laws Apply and Where Can I Sue if I Get Injured on Vacation?
When someone is injured on vacation or in a foreign country, the laws of that country apply to determine whether that person has a right to sue an at-fault party,
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes Charles Jung to the Partnership
The partners at Oatley Vigmond are pleased to announce that Charles Jung has been admitted to the partnership. Charles first began his career at Oatley Vigmond as an articling student.