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Will I Be Assigned a Care Team for My Permanent Disabilities After Filing a Claim for an Accident?
Oatley Vigmond Partners Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ — Leading the Way in Car Accident Representation
Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers Joins as Trail Blazing Sponsor for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2025
Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident in Vaughan: A Legal Overview
Notice Periods for Personal Injury Claims in Ontario
Injured in a Car Accident and Unable to Work?
Troy Lehman Receives Award of Excellence in Insurance Law from the Ontario Bar Association, Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Long-Term Injury After a Car Accident: What Now?
What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
What Coverage Does the Average Car Insurance Provide in Ontario?
Road Trip Safety Tips
What Should I Do if I Am Still Suffering from a Brain Injury Years After My Car Accident?
Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Serious Car Accident in Ontario
Advocating for Car Accident Victims in Ontario
Five Oatley Vigmond Partners Recognized as Certified Specialists in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario
Oatley Vigmond: A Top Personal Injury Law Firm Built on Dedication and Trial Excellence
What to Do After a Hit and Run as a Pedestrian
High-Risk Locations for Serious Accidents
Oatley Vigmond is Proud to be Recognized as a Leading Law Firm in Health Sciences by Lexpert
Helmet Laws in Canada for Motorcycle Drivers
What to Do if You Get Into A Car Accident in Another Province
Can You Sue for An Accident Caused by Bad Weather?
Health Care Providers & Artificial Intelligence – User Beware!
Can I Still Sue If I Didn't Report My Injury When It Happened?
Why Do We Have a Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada?
How Do Accident Laws Change When I’m On A Lake?
Common Boating Accident Injuries and How to Seek Compensation in Ontario
Do I Have Access to Mental Health Support After Losing a Loved One in a Car Accident?
Be Aware of Motor Vehicle Collisions When Driving Through Algonquin Park
Jim Vigmond: A Legacy of Advocacy at One of Canada’s Top Personal Injury Law Firms in 2025
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Share Trial Expertise at OBA 2025
Understanding Accident Benefits After a Serious Injury in Ontario
Oatley Vigmond Recognized As One Of Canada's Top Personal Injury Boutiques
Press Release - Oatley Vigmond LLP Partners with One Broken Biker to Support Injured Riders Across Ontario
I Got in a Car Accident Driving Someone Else’s Car, Will They Cover Me?
How do Accident Benefits Specialists and Lawyers work together in a personal injury case?
Guidance for Parents: When Your Child Gets Hurt Playing Sports
Dangers of Speeding
What Happens If I'm Injured On Public Transportation?
Beware The Biased Expert!
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes New Associate, Fiona Tobin!
Is Marijuana as Dangerous as Alcohol for Drivers?
Returning To Work After An Accident
5 Oatley Vigmond Partners Honored as a Lexpert-Ranked Lawyer in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
The Role of Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Litigation
Lexis Nexis Releases 3rd Edition of Addressing the Jury: Achieving Fair Verdicts in Personal Injury Cases
Top Car Accident Hot Spots in Barrie, Ontario
Injuries From A Defective Product
Common Myths About Personal Injury Claims
Symptoms that Football Players Ignore
What Are Your Child’s Rights After a School Bus Accident?
Brain Injuries: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Treatment
Navigating the Lingo – Understanding Basic Concepts of Negligence, Causation and Damages
Know The Rule In Browne v. Dunn or Risk Losing Your Jury
Hurt While Using Gym Equipment? Here’s What You Need to Know
What To Do After A Slip And Fall Injury On Snowy Or Icy Sidewalks
Despite Tomec, Insurers and Tribunal Continue to Apply SABS Limitation Period In A Rigid Way
Misdiagnosis Woes: Legal Insights & Your Next Steps
What Laws Apply and Where Can I Sue if I Get Injured on Vacation?
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes Charles Jung to the Partnership
Is It A WSIB Case or Is It a Personal Injury Case?
Divisional Court Delivers Justice to Catastrophically Injured Claimants
Slip and Fall - Inside of a Shopping Mall
How Not to Lose Your Jury
Dangers and Prevention of Winter Pileups
What Should I Do if I'm Injured at a Concert?
Deciding Adjournments: Case Highlights How LicenceAppeal Tribunal Favours Expediency Over Fairness
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
What Happens If I'm Injured During an Outdoor Activity?
Late Appearing Injuries From An Accident? Here's what you should do.
Uninsured and In A Car Accident: What Now?
Injured During A Cosmetic Procedure - The Risks of Botox and Fillers
Air Pollution: Can It Injure You?
Are School Activity Waivers Enforceable?
How Should You Document Injuries and Damages?
How to Address Dog Bite Injuries from a Dog Owned by a Friend or Neighbour
Accident Injury Contingency Fees
Oatley Vigmond Awarded Best Law Firm in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms™
Ontario Government Making Major Changes to Accident Benefits
Does information obtained in a lawsuit, stay in a lawsuit?
Court of Appeal Clarifies Pre-Judgment Interest Rates for Personal Injury Damages
Oatley Vigmond's Partners Recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
What happens if I get injured during a tropical vacation?
Ensuring Safety During Back-to-School Rush: What Parents and Drivers Need to Know About School Buses and Community Safety Zones
Jim Vigmond Named 2025 Lawyer of the Year: A Catalyst in Personal Injury Law
Court Denies Defendant’s Request to Bifurcate Trial into Separate Hearings for Liability and Damages Under New Rule 6.1.01 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
How Appointing A Power Of Attorney Can Simplify Your Life In The Event Of A Serious Accident
Will The Proposed Changes To Automobile Insurance Laws Lower Our Insurance Premiums? Likely Not.
Considerations For a Safe Campfire
Tractor-trailer Accident Injuries
Cross-Border Injury Lawyers (OPCF 44R) - OPCF 44R Family Protection Coverage for Ontario Drivers
Impaired Driving Collision In Barrie Involving 3 Pedestrians - Korzenko Case
Championing Justice: Oatley Vigmond’s Trailblazing Approach to Personal Injury Litigation Leads to Recognition in Top Personal Injury Boutique Award
Press Release - Championing Justice
What Happens to a Long Term Disability Claim After 2 Years?
Considerations for Caregivers
The Talent Shortage in the Insurance Industry
Driving Tips for Young and Old
Barbecue Season is Back - Let's Make Sure It's a Safe One
The Importance of Optional Coverages under the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)
Understanding Home Accessibility Assessments
Increased risks on the roadway due to solar eclipse
Accident Benefits
Attendant Care Benefits
Medical And Rehabilitation Benefits
Maximum Accounts Payable For Standard Policies
Classes of Impairment
Payment Of Other Expenses
About Accident Benefits
Spring Thaw Dangers
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Viral Tree-Throwing Story Offers Lessons to Plaintiffs Everywhere
The Dutch Reach and Learning to Use Your Other Hand for Safety
Getting Back to Work - How Will Returning to Work Affect my LTD Claim?
Court Denies Defendant's "Shockingly Intrusive" Request for Private Text Messages
The Therapeutic Benefit of Getting Out in Nature
What is the Role of a Case Manager and Why are they Important?
Northern Ontario Conference for Healthcare Professionals 2024
Court Awards Over $1,000,000 in Concussion Case
Motor Vehicle Collisions in Parking Garages
Roberta Place Class Action Lawsuit - Factsheet
Beware the "Silent Killer": The Increased Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter
Barriers to Effective Listening and Strategies to Overcome Them
Representing Children: Developing and Defending Family Law Act Claims & Subrogated Claims
How much will Long-Term Disability Benefits pay?
Things You Need To Know About Snowmobile Accidents
Automated Speed Cameras Are Almost Here
Oatley Vigmond Hosts Barrie's First Accessible Halloween Village
Karen Vigmond INFO Simcoe Interview (Accessible Halloween Village)
Can a Passenger be Held Liable for Car Crash Related Injuries?
Yoga: A Practice for Everybody and Every Body
After a minor auto collision, this could save you from injury and paying compensation
Five Oatley Vigmond Associates Named "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers® for 2024
Eight Oatley Vigmond Partners Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Who to Call When You Encounter an Impaired Driver
How Your Personal Information is Protected by Insurance Companies
"Flight from Hell" story a stark reminder about inflight turbulence injuries
ChatGPT - Invaluable Tool or Disruptive Menace?
For the newest partners at Oatley Vigmond, mentorship matters
Jury Duty: A Behind the Scenes Peek at What Actually Happens in a Civil Courtroom
How to avoid dangerous towing hazards and keep our highways safe
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes New Associates Natasha Dood-Persaud and Holly Schmid
Social Media's Role in Lawsuits
Oatley Vigmond Partner Troy Lehman Appointed to The Advocates' Society's Board of Directors
The Benefits of Pool Therapy
Staying Safe on Public Transit
Top Personal Injury Boutiques for 2023 unveiled by Canadian Lawyer
How to enjoy your cottage and not get sued this summer
The New Pub Crawl: Pedal Pubs and What You Need To Know
Safe Cottage Celebrations
Opening & Closing Statements: Ten Practical Tips from a Plaintiffs Lawyer's Perspective
What happens if I suffer an injury from an item I purchased on Facebook Marketplace?
The Clock "Springs" Forward - At Least For Now
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
"I Think My Doctor was Negligent, What Do I Need to Prove?"
A friend borrowed my car and got into an accident - now what?
Accidents at Caribbean Resorts: Can I Sue?
Accessible Trick-or-Treating: How To Be Inclusive This Halloween
Halloween - Is Your Property Safe?
What are the two types of traumatic brain injury?
Reporting Medically Unfit Drivers
What is an acquired brain injury also known as?
Oatley Vigmond Named 'Law Firm of the Year' for Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers in Canada™
Four Oatley Vigmond Associates Named "Ones To Watch" By Best Lawyers® for 2023
Nine Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized on 2023 Best Lawyers® List
Are You Insured Against the Risk of... a Hole-in-One?
How to Recognize and Treat a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident
Introducing Oatley Vigmond's Next Generation of Personal Injury Lawyers
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Recognizes the New Tort of “Family Violence”
The Great Debate: Are Cyclists Required to Ride Single File?
The Taller The Building, The More Important The Elevator
Summer roadtrips - what happens if you're injured outside of Ontario?
City of Barrie to Implement Speed Cameras in School Zones and Community Safety Zones
The Court Awards $125,000 to the Plaintiff for Internet Defamation
Oatley Vigmond Sponsors Everyday Heroes Kids to Help Ensure Equitable and Easy Access to Pediatric Support for Families
Oatley Vigmond Says Goodbye to Service Dog-in-Training
Roadside Emergencies – Be Prepared And React Safely
Canadian Lawyer Magazine Reveals 2022 Top Personal Injury Boutiques
Auto Insurance Gets Limited Attention in Provincial Election
Safety and Campfires
Seatbelts - Are You Wearing Them Properly?
Brain Injury Law Firm in Hamilton - Why Choose Oatley Vigmond
'The Law and You' Spotlight Articles
What is a Structured Settlement?
Ontario Bar Association Announces Jim Vigmond as Recipient of 2022 OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Increase in Tobogganing Injuries during the Pandemic
Are Insurance Companies Allowed to Spy on People?
Naming a New Defendant: Commencing a Separate Action vs. Amending Pleadings
Exhibit Eh Podcast: Where To Find & How To Download Episodes
Driving Positions
LAT Decisions & Updates E-Mail Newsletter Sign-Up
The Importance of Recreation After a Serious Injury
Personal Injury Lawyers in Toronto - MVA Injuries
The Safe Way To Bundle Your Baby In A Car Seat
Enjoying Exercise After an Injury
Oatley Vigmond Aims to Bring Holiday Cheer to Four Local Charities by Donating 120 Premium Gingerbread House Kits
Hi-tech Road Blocks to Impaired Driving: Existing and Emerging Technology
"My Friend Borrowed My Car and Crashed It, Now What?"
The Globe and Mail Names Oatley Vigmond One of Canada's Best Law Firms
Split Liability In Motor Vehicle Accidents
Not Following Your Doctor's Recommendations? It May Affect More Than Just Your Health
Daylight Saving Time - Be Wary of Other Drivers
Are Insurance and Licencing Requirements on the way for E-Bikes in Ontario?
Hockey & Voluntary Assumption of Risk
Secret Path Week: Film Recommendations
Should You Sue Your Own Family?
Insurance and Risks of Misrepresentation
Going to Court in Your Kitchen, on Zoom
Oatley Vigmond Associate Lara Fitzgerald-Husek Appointed to BIST Board of Directors
Oatley Vigmond Partners with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes New Associate Rayanna Hamadi
Ben Irantalab Named on Best Lawyers ® "Ones to Watch" List 2022
Three Oatley Vigmond Associates join Partners on 2022 Best Lawyers® List
No, You Should Not Attempt The "Milk Crate Challenge"
Three Things to Look For When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
Long-Term Disability Benefits: Why The Denial?
Oatley Vigmond Supports Tornado Relief with Donation, Free Legal Advice
Season 3 Episode 3: Let's Talk LAT
Canada Launches No-Fault Vaccine Injury Support Program
Cost Awards at the LAT: Time for a Change
Dangerous Doors: Your Legal Responsibility to Safely Exit a Motor Vehicle
Canadian Lawyer Magazine Special Report - Oatley Vigmond LLP Firm Profile
Canadian Lawyer Magazine Reveals 2021 Top Personal Injury Boutiques
Lower Premiums Could Be Just a Phone Call Away
Oatley Vigmond Associates Appointed as Directors of Boards
Drinking & Biking - The Law and Dangers
Season 3 Episode 2: A Conversation with John Shamoon
The Importance of Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Register today for the 5th Annual Oatley Vigmond Charity Hockey Pool
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized in 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Season 3 Episode 1: Trial by Judge or Jury
Saturday Pick'em Challenge - Official Rules & FAQ
Heavier Vehicles, Heavier Risk
Enter the Oatley Vigmond Pick-6 Baseball Bonanza
Usage-Based Insurance and Telematics: The Road to Cheaper Car Insurance?
Accidents with Uninsured Drivers: What Happens Now?
CTV Video Coverage of Roberta Place Class Action Lawsuit
Huffington Post - ‘Gross Negligence’ By Roberta Place Led To U.K. Variant Outbreak: Lawsuit
Family of Roberta Place resident launches $50M class-action lawsuit
Oatley Vigmond's 12 Days of Giving
Ontario Government Restricts Right to Sue for COVID-19 Infections
The Benefits of Winter Tires
Pandemic Perspectives: COVID and Health Care Providers
Pandemic Perspectives: Personal Injury Law in the Age of COVID
Think Twice Before Wearing Hockey Equipment While Driving
V1502 - Treatment Plans Must be Submitted Prior to Expenses Being Incurred
V1501 - The Insurer Shall (Not Always) Pay for Catastrophic Assessments
Medial Branch Blocks for Diagnosis of Facet Joint Pain Etiology and Use in Chronic Pain Litigation
Catch up on the Oatley Vigmond Podcast Library
COVID-19 Impact on Residents of Long-Term Care Homes
Eh-OK: Carl Dixon
What To Do If You Blow A Tire On The Highway
V1402 - Recognizing “Accidents” for the Sake of Accident Benefits Claims
V1401 - The Real World versus Income Replacement Benefit Stoppages
Eh-OK: Elaine St. Pierre
The Scariest Mask is No Mask At All
Articling Student Advice Q&A with Sara Little
Fighting to get back to her fighting weight
My Car Hit A Moose: What Are My Legal Rights?
Motor Vehicle Accidents In Parking Lots
Does My Home Insurance Cover Short-Term Renter Risk?
Eh-OK: Selwyn Pieters
Top 10 Excuses for Not Doing Your Homework: 2020 Edition
Eh-OK: Peter Athanasopoulos
All Oatley Vigmond Partners Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers ® Directory
Eh-OK: Melissa Vigar
Beware The Metal Brush: The Hidden Danger of BBQ Season
Summary of Supreme Court of Canada Case involving Uber Drivers
Sun Glare Danger
Eh-OK: Raya Sidhu
The Law and You: Inevitable Accidents
Exhibit Eh-OK: Sana Halwani & Paul-Erik Veel
Exhibit Eh-OK: Dr. Manu Mehdiratta
Don't Get Burned By Complacency
Exhibit Eh-OK: Keith Lindsay
Lawn Mower Safety
Exhibit Eh-OK: Steven Lewis
Exhibit Eh-OK: Erin Durant
Exhibit Eh-OK: Rick Hadleycrane
V1302 - Psychotherapy Rates: Why is the Debate Ongoing?
V1301 - A Return to Work Does Not Negate an Attendant Care Benefit
Exhibit Eh-OK: PFT Commenter
Checking In with Steven Smyth
Exhibit Eh-OK: Brooke MacKenzie
Exhibit Eh-OK: Eden Dales
Exhibit Eh-OK: Caryma Sa'd
Exhibit Eh-OK: Lori St. Louis
What Drivers Should Know About Food Delivery and Auto Insurance
Checking In with Kevin Henderson
Introducing Exhibit Eh-OK: A Bonus Oatley Vigmond Podcast Series
Checking In with Nick Smith
Checking In with Lisa Stark
Checking In with Charles Jung
Checking In with Colleen MacDonald
Season 1 Episode 9: Troy Lehman Pt. 2
Season 1 Episode 8: Troy Lehman Pt. 1
Checking In with Josie Skelly
Checking In with Troy Lehman
Checking In with Jim Vigmond
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Recognized in 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Season 1 Episode 7: Student Guide
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear insurance company appeal on dirt bike pay-out after two Ontario courts ordered insurer to pay
Oatley Vigmond Selected as Finalist for Canadian Boutique Law Firm of the Year in the Canadian Law Awards 2020
A Message to the Insurance Industry from Oatley Vigmond
Season 1 Episode 6: Liane Brown
Season 1 Episode 5: Approaches
The Importance of Tenant’s Insurance
The Coronavirus: Best Practices for Small Businesses
"If I Cancel My Trip Because of COVID-19, Will I Be Covered by My Travel Insurance Policy?"
How Daylight Saving Time Can Contribute Toward Fatigue
Season 1 Episode 4: You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
Season 1 Episode 3: Make Yourself Indispensable (Brian Cameron Pt. 2)
The Difference Between TBI & ABI
Season 1 Episode 2: The Usual Things (Brian Cameron Pt. 1)
Season 1 Episode 1: Origin Stories
Introducing Exhibit Eh: The Oatley Vigmond Podcast
Frequently Asked Questions - Food Delivery Service Insurance
Mental Health Issues Affecting Many Students
Road Hazards
Sledding Safety: Don't Let Your Kids Sled Without A Helmet
Collateral Benefits: An Update and Refresher
Unintentional Auto Insurance Fraud - How It Happens, How To Prevent It
Municipal Liability for Sidewalks
The New Litigators Guide: Your First Mediation Brief
Slip/Trip and Fall Cases: How to Assess Liability at the First Client Meeting
Limitation Periods in LTD Cases: As Clear As Mud?
Five Ways Real-Life Law Differs from TV and Movies
V1201 - The Court of Appeal’s Review of Limitations and Discoverability for Accident Benefits Claims
Oatley Vigmond Client’s Jury Award of $7 Million Upheld at Court of Appeal
Meticulous preparation key to success in PI cases: Henderson
Court of Appeal confirms that a dirt bike is an "automobile" for Accident Benefits coverage
Radio Interview - Daylight Saving Time
Before You Head South: What Canadian "Snowbirds" Should Know About Car, Home, and Health Insurance
The New Litigators Guide: Your First Undertakings Motion
V1102 - The Insurer's Obligation to Give Medical and All Other Reasons for Treatment Plan Denials
V1101 - A Dialysis Refusal Leads to Death: A Review of the Definition of an "Accident"
COPE Service Dogs: A Cause With Paws
Inevitable Accidents
The ABC's of School Bus Safety
Sabrina's Law
The New Litigators Guide: Your First Witness Preparation Meeting
V1001 - Second Round of Catastrophic Insurer Examinations and The Obligation to Produce Records
Things To Know Before You Tow
The Oatley Vigmond PAR-tners
V902 - Income Replacement Benefit - Navigating the Issue of Outstanding Taxes
V901 - Psychotherapy Rates and Access to Care
The New Litigators Guide: Your First Discovery
The New Litigators Guide: What I Wish I Had Known
Fore-warned - Head Injuries on the Golf Course
The Use of Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation – What Our Clients Need to Know
What Is An Unassumed Road?
Stay Safe: Don't Answer That Text
Submitting Medical Cannabis Expenses: Dealing with Forms and Reluctant Insurers
Self-Driving Vehicles: Ethical Considerations & Dilemmas
Setting Off Home Fireworks: Be Safe
Prom After-Parties: Social Host Liability
Six Ways to Make Your Law Firm More Eco-Friendly
Electric Bicycles: An Insurance Risk For Pedestrians and Riders
Canada's Tough New Impaired Driving Laws
Troy Lehman Quoted In April Law Times Feature
Ontario Auto Insurance Changes on the Horizon
PIA Law Competes in CSRO Charity Ice Hockey Challenge
Allergic Reactions in Restaurants
"Car… Game Off…" - Is It Safe To Play Hockey and Other Sports On The Street?
Spring Potholes: What Every Driver Should Know
Are Uber Passengers Protected If There Is An Accident?
Long Term Disability (LTD) Lawyers
Oatley Vigmond Curling Challenge 2019 Recap & Photos
Distracted Driving Will Cost You
Tougher Distracted Driving Laws Effective January 1, 2019
The Good Samaritan Act: How Are You Protected?
Accessible Holiday Travel: Planning Ahead
"I Bent My Fender... What Do I Do Now?"
Service Animals and the Law
V802 - An Insurer's Obligation to Pay Rent
V801 - Apprehension of Bias in Insurer Examination Reports
Preparing Your Property for Halloween Visitors
Vaping In Vehicles - Is It Safe? Is It Legal?
The Legalities Around Accidents and Running Yellow Lights
V702 - Once Again – The Costs of Catastrophic Assessment – Confirmed as Not Part of Medical and Rehabilitation Coverage Limits
V701 - LAT Awards Full-Time Attendant Care for Psychiatric Impairment
"Rover Loves A Car Ride, But Is It Safe?"
Oatley Vigmond Wins "Judges' Choice" at Charity Lip-Sync Battle
Stag and Doe Liability: What Should You Know?
Troy Lehman Admitted to the Litigation Counsel of America
Oatley Vigmond Announces $25,000 Heather Hollingshead Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) Barrie Endowment Fund
Roger Oatley Named Best Lawyers ® 2019 Personal Injury Litigation "Lawyer of the Year" in Toronto
Best Lawyers 2019 Announcement
What to Expect When a Family Member Has Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury
V602 - When Staged Collisions Result in Real Injuries
V601 - The Fight for Rights of Elderly Clients
The Danger of Feet on the Dashboard
Oatley Vigmond Lawyers Co-Publish LSO Paper
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes New Associate Merella Botros
V501 - Divisional Court Overturns LAT Decision Which Did Not Reflect the Independent Decision of the Adjudicator
Accident Benefits Ontario Website Launched
V402 - The Insurer "Shall" Pay Attendant Care Assessments
V401 - The Insurer "Shall" Pay Catastrophic Assessments
'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' - 2018 OV Ladies Event Recap
How Safe Does Your Child’s School Have to Be?
Insuring Your Off-Road Vehicles
Bill 158: New Traffic Offence for Accidentally Injuring or Killing Pedestrians
V302 - Is Chronic Pain a Minor Injury?
V301 - Attendant Care: Qualifying Professional Providers
Clearing Ice from Your Home and Vehicle
FSCO Releases Bring Great Relief to Accident Benefits Industry
What Happens If My Child Is Hurt With a Babysitter?
Rowan's Law: Protecting Children following Sports Concussions
PTSD and Catastrophic Injury
How To Avoid Accidents At Four-Way Stops
Drowsy Driving - Stay Alert and Stay Alive
St. Patrick's Day
Red Light Cameras: Where Are They and What Do They Record?
Blue Jays Invest in Improving Fan Safety
V202 - Caution: Always Be Aware of the Two-Year Limitation Period
V201 - Cultural Factors, Validity Measures and the Onus of Proving a Claim
Vacation Insurance – Don’t Leave Home Without It
Why You Should Think Twice About Letting Your Teenager Host A Party At Your Home
Accidents with Uninsured Drivers: What Happens Now?
Snowmobile Safety Tips
V103 - Insurer Examinations – Balancing the Rights of Insurers and their Claimants
V102 - Protecting Future Rights to Payment after Coverage Limits Have Exhausted
V101 - Treatment Plans Denials - The Consequences of Defective Notices
Being Safe Around Thin Ice: What To Do If You Fall Through Ice?
Distracted Driving in Ontario
The Security of Electronic Signatures
Oatley Vigmond Client Featured in CBC Article
Oatley Vigmond announces Kevin Henderson as Partner
Ruff Justice: Therapy Dog Stands By Client at Civil Jury Trial
CTV News: Jury orders school bus operator pay $7M
Little v. Floyd Sinton Ltd. - Reasons for Verdict
Oatley Vigmond - Decorating For Charity
I Can See Clearly Now My Tinting's Gone, I Can See All Obstacles in My Way
Social Host Liability in Ontario: An Update
Live Streaming Dangerous Driving
So, Your Teenager Wants to Borrow Your Car?
I've Been Sued - Now What?
Medical Cannabis and Auto Insurance Funding
Banishing the Schoolyard Bully
Long-Term Disability Insurance: Am I Covered?
Yellow Light and Left Hand Turn Accidents - Who’s At Fault?
Accidents on American Roads
Best Lawyers 2018 Announcement
What Your Game Console Knows About You
Backyard Trampolines: Think Before You Leap!
Driving with an Expired Driver's Licence: Consequences Beyond the Ticket
Oatley Vigmond Lands Successful Result In Precedent-Setting Licence Appeal Tribunal Decision
iPads In The Courtroom
Optional Benefits - Are You As Well Insured As You Think?
Building Relationships After A Brain Injury
Liability Dangers In The "Gig" Economy
Self-Driving Cars - Fact or Fiction?
Violating The Conditions Of Your License - Consequences Beyond The Ticket
Jim Vigmond Receives H. Bruce T. Hillyer Award
Social Host Liability: Could You Be Legally Responsible For Injuries To Your Intoxicated Guests?
What Happens If I Let Someone Drive My Car and They Have An Accident?
The Importance of Nutrition with TBI
Move Over, You're Breaking The Law If You Don't
Liability and Lawsuits in Professional Sports
Handheld Devices - Common Questions Asked By Drivers
Will My Vehicle Protect Me In A Crash?
The Science of Stretching
Oatley Vigmond Law Clerk Featured In 'The Litigator'
Nutrition and Spinal Cord Injury
Bill 164: Still With Us After 20 Years
Visitor Expenses - Can They Be Claimed?
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safe?
Liability Waivers
Is It Legal To Purchase Marijuana For Medical Use?
Injuries on International Flights & Airline Liability
Does My Car Have a "Black Box" Like an Airplane?
How Permanent Is Social Media?
Did You Know There Is A Parental Responsibility Act?
Kwok v. Abecassis - Reasons for Judgment
Staying Visible In Winter Weather
My Cell Phone Is Learning That I Am A Shopaholic
Legal Issues With End Of Life Care
The Serious Consequences Of Driving With An Expired License
"Do I Really Need Home Insurance?"
Distracted Driving - Other Distractions
Auto Insurance: Educate and Protect Yourself Before It's Too Late
My Cell Phone Knows That I Am A Good Driver
Accidents When Traffic Lights Are Malfunctioning: Who's At Fault?
Halloween Costume and Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
Driving and Drugs - A Criminal Combination
"My Teenager was Injured at an Unsupervised Party. Who is Responsible?"
Seatbelts and the Law
I’ve Been Summonsed For Jury Duty: What Now?
Ontario Government Passes Rowan's Law, The First Of Its Kind In Canada
Robert Durante Radio Interview - Pokemon & Schools
Scooters On Public Roads: Are The Rules Different From Cars?
When Insurers Say "No" - Payment Protection for Health Care Professionals
Not All Awards Are Created Equally
Jim Vigmond To Be Honoured By OTLA
The Potential for an Uber Big Nightmare
Oatley Vigmond Welcomes New Associate Charles Jung
Amusement Park Safety
Roger Oatley Named 2017 Lawyer Of The Year
Best Lawyers 2017 Announcement
Concussions and The Minor Injury Guideline
Street Racing: The Dangers of Driving Fast & Furious
Pokemon GO: How To Safely Catch Them All
Spinal Cord Injury & Vehicle Modification
Hoverboards In Ontario (Troy Lehman Radio Interview)
Motorcycle Safety
Oatley Vigmond Partners Recognized As 'Leading Lawyers' In 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Oatley Vigmond Ladies Event 2016 Recap
Look Before You Leap: Shallow Water Diving
Swimming Pool Safety
Drinking and Boating
Swimming Pool Liability
Oatley Vigmond Summer Water Safety Contest
Trampolines: How Bouncing Can Become Dangerous
The Duty to Accommodate: Tenant Rights
Recent News Coverage of June 1st Auto Insurance Changes
Caregiver Fatigue: What Can Be Done?
The “Move Over” Law in Ontario
Hoverboards: Where Is It Legal To Ride?
CIP Society Ethics Column - A Timid Claimant
What happens if I am injured during an April Fools' Prank?
Brian Cameron 570 News Interview - Travel Injuries
Staying Out Of The Shallow End Of The Office Pool?
Donating Blood - Who Is Eligible?
Drones and Insurance: The Future is Here
Spring Daylight Saving Time
Troy Lehman CJBK Interview - Winter Road Liability
Being Safe Around Thin Ice: Checking Ice Conditions
The Law & You - Winter Edition 2015
What if I am Injured While Holidaying in the Caribbean?
Oatley Vigmond Wins Legal Marketing Association Award
Troy Lehman Radio Interview - Winter Roads
Adam Little Radio Interview - Liability Waivers
Oatley Vigmond Blood Drive
Adam Little Radio Interview - Occupier's Liability
The Benefits of Alternative Medicine
How Do I Know If My Ski Bindings Are Safe?
Common Personal Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Examining Tobogganing Bans - Is Society Going Too Far?
Why Choose A Firm That Only Concentrates On Personal Injury Law?
Auto Insurance Update: More Cutbacks are Coming
Slip and Fall In A Department Store
Oatley Vigmond Becomes Lead Sponsor of Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton
Retroactive Accident Benefits – Are They Available?
Roger Oatley Interview (Road Maintenance / Safe Conditions)
Safety Tips For Hosting A New Year's Eve Party
Safety At Level Crossings: A Priority For Us All
Impaired Driving After Holiday Parties: Liability for Social Hosts and Employers
Roger Oatley Offers Caution to Uber Passengers
Everyday Driving Dangers and How To Avoid Them
Soccer, A Beautiful, But Surprisingly Dangerous Game For Our Children
PIA Law Lawyers Launch Innovative New Personal Injury Module
Holiday Party Safety with Robert Durante
Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County
What Is A Contract?
Calculating Future Income Loss
Oatley Vigmond Partners with the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children
The Perils of Using Facebook and other Social Media Sites
Four Things You Should Know About Spinal Cord Injury
The Dangers of Road Rage
Changes To The Attendant Care Benefit Do Not Apply Retrospectively: Davis v. Wawanesa, 2015 ONSC 6624
Ontario's Accessibility Legislation
Kids and Roughhousing
Wedding Insurance
What is an Accident?
Seasons Centre For Grieving Children
"I Have Chronic Pain, What Can I Do?"
Examinations for Discovery (Part 2): I’ll Take Your Refusal Under Advisement
The Coming Changes To Ontario Auto Legislation: Accident Benefits & Tort
Tips for Driving Undistracted
Get the Facts: Electric Bicycles
Special Occasion Permit
Who’s At Fault: I Hit A Pedestrian Jay Walking
Fatigue Kills: Transport Truck Accidents
Do Bicycles and Sidewalks Mix?
Distracted Driving: More Than Just Texting
MooseFM Haliburton Radio Interview: School Safety & Liability
Insurance Rates on the Rise as Coverage Declines
E-BIKES, MOPEDS, SCOOTERS: LICENCING AND INSURANCE
Insuring our Teenaged Drivers
Dry & Secondary Drowning
Cottage Safety Tips
What To Do After A Car Accident
Liability of Sports Teams to Their Fans
What is Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage?
A Guide to Spinal Cord Injury; What You Need to Know
Staying Safe Off-Road
Concussion & Sport
How Much Auto Insurance Coverage Should I Have?
Disasters In Your Backyard
DRIVERLESS CARS: A BRAVE NEW WORLD
Congratulations Roger Oatley & Jim Vigmond - Lexpert 2015 Listing
Income Replacement and Non-Earner Benefits
ClassicalFM Radio Interview: Proposed Auto Insurance Reforms
The Unintended Consequences of Prescription Medication
The highest court in Ontario quotes from Roger Oatley’s book as authority in reversing a trial judge’s decision.
Summer Safety Tips
Boating Regulations
The Safe Cyclist - Bicycle Helmets and Other Legal Requirements
Bicycle Lights: See and Be Seen!
The Dangers of Medically Unfit Drivers
Levels of Spinal Cord Injury
Using GPS Data to Determine Fault in Motor Vehicle Collisions
Bicycle Safety – the Cyclist and Driver Relationship
Drastic Cuts to Accident Benefits Ahead
Leaving the scene of an accident
Bicycle Safety and Education
Hunting Animals Instead of Yourself and Others
Global News - Ontario Government Proposing to Reduce Accident Benefits
Proposed Change To Auto Insurance Could Diminish Benefits For The Catastrophically Impaired
Spring is Motorcycle season, are you ready to ride?
Structured Settlement – Is it beneficial to me?
Comparative Analysis of Damages Concepts in Tort and under the SABS
Nursing Home Negligence: A Growing Concern in an Aging Society
Calculating Future Care Costs
Why time is important when hurt in a collision
Dog Bites
From MIG to CAT – The Difficulties of a Claim for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Consequences of Avoiding Income Tax
Global News Toronto - Ski Hill Liability
Canada AM - Ski Hill Liability
Mental Health Relief for Victims of Personal Injury
Brain Injury and the Glasgow Outcome Scale
Jazey v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Arbitration Decision FSCO A13-001352 (December 9, 2014)
Expediting a Catastrophic Application
MooseFM Radio Interview with Brian Cameron
Dash Cams: The Perfect Eyewitness or An Invasion of Privacy?
Traumatic Brain Injury – The Positive Message of Kevin Pearce
Why Oatley Vigmond is a Proud Supporter of SCI Ontario
Safe Tobogganing
When is a Traumatic Brain Injury Considered “Mild”?
Concussions in Amateur Hockey
Why is the personal injury bar so against ABS?
Drugged Driving
It’s more than just a lift ticket - Ski Hill Liability
Coming to Terms with Brain Injury
Confronting Impaired Driving Together
Your Dog is Not My Best Friend
Travel Insurance: Learning From the Million Dollar Baby
Drinking and Driving During the Holidays
Oatley Vigmond Supports Barrie Adopt-A-Family Program
Office Holiday Parties and Liability of Business Owners
Preparing for a Winter Drive
Holiday Travel - Accessibility Concerns
Hockey and Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain Injury Cases: First Steps and Advanced Tips
Canadian Drug Recalls Triple: Impact Unknown
Tips for Having a Safe Holiday Party
Sensitivity and Brain Injuries
It’s that time of year again…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Traumatic Brain Injury: Answers to the Questions We Are Most Frequently Asked
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits: What are they and how do you qualify?
Diagnosing a Brain Injury
The Law on Privacy and Patient Confidentiality
Slips, Trips and Falls: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Occupiers’ Liability Claims - Key Components and Interpretation of the Occupiers’ Liability Act
School Bus Safety
Permission Forms on School Trips
MASSIVE AIRBAG RECALL: What You Need to Know
Halloween Safety
Commissioner Paul Belanger Releases Final Report for Elliot Lake Mall Collapse
What to Know When Planning a Special Event
Oatley Vigmond Supports TRI with New Patient Dining Room & Educational Bursaries
PIA Announces Sponsorship with MADD Canada
Running A Lottery Pool
Oatley Vigmond Receives the MADD Community Partner Award
How to Deal with Children who Suffer Concussions
Insurance Claims and Your Privacy
What if Your Child is Hurt at School?
Roger Oatley named Lawyer of the Year
Recreational Sports Injuries
The risk of fast cash and quick settlements
$675 Million Not Enough to Compensate Brain Injured NFL Players
The Risks With Drinking & Driving Your Boat
Oatley Vigmond Celebrates Local Ontarians With Spinal Cord Injuries And Their Peer Volunteers
Is it Possible to Drown After You’ve Left the Pool?
Oatley Vigmond Awarded Ken Langford Lifetime Member Award
Oatley Vigmond and McLeish Orlando donate $26,000 to Sunnybrook Hospital
CHCH Square Off - School Trip Liability
Liability for Defective Products
Are You Aware?
MORE REDUCTIONS IN AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE?
There are no Fender Benders on the Water
Yikes, there is a fly in my bottled water – can I sue?
Limiting Municipal Liability Hurts the Innocent
Helmets Do Not Prevent Concussions
Family of teen fatally struck by SUV sued by motorist for her ‘pain and suffering’
Bicycle Safety
Liability of Municipalities for Road Repair
Distracted Driving
Municipal Liability for Sidewalks
Is Ontario’s Street Racing Legislation a Real Deterrent?
Injuries Suffered At Birth
The Duty of A Homeowner to Remove Ice and Snow
Newstalk 1010 Interviews Brian Cameron on Drinking and Boating
The Role of Helmets in Preventing Ski and Snowboard Related Fatalities
The Truth About the “Hot Coffee” Case
Brian Cameron Discusses the Risks of "Wexting" on CBC and CHML
Cruise Ship Liability
Liability of Party Hosts
Gyorffy v. Drury, 2013 ONSC 1929 – Plaintiff Allowed to Give Corroborating Evidence On Threshold Issue
Umbrella Insurance: What is it and do you need it?
Why Won’t The Bar Serve Me Another Drink?
Dependency Claims for Fatal Accidents
Ewing (Litigation guardian of) v. Conte
Sharing the Road
Liability of Airlines for Personal Injuries
Drafting Common Motions
Jury Practice: Pleadings
Inexpensive Demonstrative Evidence
The Co-Mingling of Med/Rehab and Attendant Care Expenses: How to Get It Straight For Fair Cash-outs
Recent Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure: How do they Affect You?
Collateral Benefits - What is Deductible, What Isn't?
Sharing the Road
Judge denounces ‘shameful’ wait times for trials
Boating Liability
From Indermaur v. Dames to Kamin v. Kawartha Dairy Limited: The Evolution of Occupiers' Liability Law in Ontario
Driving With an Expired Driver's Licence: What it Could Mean to You
Accessing Housing Renovations and Modifications through Accident Benefits
An Overview of Accident Benefits and How to Build Your Accident Benefits File
Expert Panel Recommends Significant Changes to Ontario Definition of "Catastrophic Impairment"
Road Authority Claims and the "Ordinary Driver"
Municipalities Not Liable When Drivers are Reckless
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Duty of Insurance Brokers to Explain Optional Coverage
Preparing for Mediation
How to Deal With the Unfriendly Doctor
The Eroding Threshold - Under Bill 68
Catastrophic Determination: Combining Physical and Psychological
BIASD Annual Golf Tournament 2013
Developing Damages
Parties under a Disability: Court Approval and Guardianship
SCIO Wheelchair Relay Media Challenge
FAIR Advocates on Behalf of MVA Victims
Motorcycle Safety Gear
What Is An Accident?
Protecting “Sorry” – The Apology Act
Drinking and Driving and Your Boat
Elliot Lake Mall Collapse Inquiry Update
Practical Strategies Webinar: New Developments in Auto Insurance Law Impacting You and Your Clients
What is “Catastrophic Impairment” and Why is it Important?
The Thin Skulled Plaintiff
Oatley Vigmond Represents the Families of Two Deceased Women in Elliot Lake Mall Collapse
Jury Openings in MedMal Cases
Canadian Lawyer Recognizes Oatley Vigmond as One of the Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms
What Do I Need to Know Before Taking My Kids Trail Riding
Demonstrative Evidence
Roger Oatley Discusses the Elliot Lake Mall Collapse with CTV News
What Is Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance?
Travel Medical Insurance – Are You Protected?
Expert Evidence: Key Cases, New Rules and New Realities
The Use of Medical Illustrations
Extreme Sports, Extreme Risk
Liability of Ski and Snowboard Resort Operators
The Latest Word from FSCO and Judges on Relevant Facebook Production Issues
Road Warriors: Ministry of Transportation/Municipalities
Pastore – Why Did it Take Five Hearings to Confirm “A” Means “One”?
What is a Structured Settlement?
Social Justice: Law Should Offer Real Compensation to Children Who Lose Parents
Court of Appeal Restores Fairness to Those Who Suffered Psychological Impairments Stemming from an Accident
Liability for Faulty Road Design
Powers of Attorney and Guardianship
Special Considerations for Children Under the SABS
Roger G. Oatley named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
It's Just a Concussion
The Health Care Practitioner as 'Expert Witness'
The Importance of Helmet Use
Liability for Defective Products
Ontario Government Proposing Further Restrictions to the No-Fault Accident Benefits System
Court of Appeal Dismisses Oshawa Appeal of 2010 Deering Judgment
The Minor Injury Guideline and Its Impact on Accident Victims
The Parental Responsibility Act
I Slipped on Watermelon Juice… What Can I Do?
Municipal Liability for Sidewalks
Pedestrians vs. Motor Vehicles
Courts Ignore Rules for Lump Sum Discount Rates
What Are Doctors Required To Disclose About Surgical Risks?
SABS, One Year Later
The SABS Experience: One Year Later
Causation
Preparing an Expert Witness for Trial
Significant Changes to Your Accident Benefits Coverage
How Your SABS File Works Your Tort Claim and Builds Your Special Damages
What Does my Homeowner’s Insurance Cover?
Drinking and Driving . . . Your Boat
Municipal Liability for Sidewalks
Damages for Pain and Suffering
Why You Need More Insurance Coverage
Protecting Your Family Against Inadequately Insured Drivers
Bankruptcy Personal Injury Claims after Morasch and Conforti
The Abdallah Case: How Far is too Far?
Limitations Periods: What You Should Know
Accident Benefits Coverage: What Will My Insurance Company Pay For?
Liability for Defective Products
Driving with an Expired Driver’s Licence: What it could mean to you
Ontario’s Proposed New Graduated Licensing Laws: What It Could Mean For Your Teen
The Perils of Drunk Driving
The Civil Jury System in Ontario
Insure Your Off-Road Vehicles
Optional Automobile Insurance
What happens if Someone Slips and Falls on My Walkway?
Representing a Minor Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Action
Pain, Suffering & Loss of Enjoyment of Life
So You Love to Travel...What if You Get Hurt?
Getting Paid for Your Work in the New Auto Insurance Regimes
Reporting Medically Unfit Drivers
When is a Brain Injury “Catastrophic”?
Liability For Bad Roads
Acting as an Expert Witness - Guidance for Health Care Practitioners and Other Professionals
Changes to Auto Insurance Will Affect Lawyers, Claimants & Health Care Practitioners
What If Your Doctor Makes A Mistake?
Statutory Conditions – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Sparky Never Bit Anyone Before...
What Does My Homeowner's Insurance Cover?
Liability for Swimming Accidents: Plaintiffs Have Many Avenues to Recover Damages
The Unfairness of Insurance Deductibles When a Family Member is Injured or Killed
Swimming Pool Safety and Occupier's Liability
Boundaries of Closing Arguments - How to avoid crossing the line
Collateral Benefit Deductibility Update: Meloche v. Mckenzie
The Tragedy of "Mild" Brain Injury
Preparing The Case Against the Tavern
The Independent Bench and Bar
Occupier's Liability
Social Host Liability - Has the Time Come?
The Right to Sue is Alive and Well
Strategies for Proving that Chronic Pain is Physical
Computerization of Demonstrative Evidence: Changing the Face of Advocacy
Making The Invisible Injury Visible In The Courtroom - Demonstrative Aids In Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Damages: Strategies for Turning an Ordinary Case into an Extraordinary Case
Special Considerations in the Conduct of a Child's Personal Injury Claim

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