Ontario Law Firm Blog

Challenges of Car Accident Cases Involving Back Pain

Back pain is common after a car accident. Any injury to the back can be quite costly, physically debilitating and emotionally traumatic. If you have suffered back pain from a crash, you may be eligible to pursue compensation to help cover your treatment and other medical-related expenses. However, back pain can be difficult to prove... Read More

Associate Lawyer Irina Rosca Speaking at Community Legal Aid Clinic

Tomorrow, June 30th, associate lawyer Irina Rosca will take part in a presentation for Community Legal Aid (CLA) titled, “Private-Practice, Life After Law School.” CLA is a joint project between the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law and Legal Aid Ontario, offering legal services to low-income residents from the Windsor-Essex area. CLA also provides Windsor law students with opportunities... Read More

Ways Insurance Companies Try to Defend Car Accident Claims

If you were injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, you will not be automatically compensated for your damages. Unfortunately, many injured accident victims are often prevented from recovering the full compensation they may be eligible to receive. Insurance companies representing and defending at-fault drivers often use several strategies to limit... Read More

How is Fault Determined in a Sideswipe Collision in Ontario?

A sideswipe collision is an all too common occurrence on the roadway. These collisions happen when the sides of two vehicles make contact when next to one another or moving in the same direction. If you have been seriously injured in a sideswipe collision, determining fault is important if you are trying to pursue compensation... Read More

Two Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Building in Kingsville

Two people were hospitalized after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a building in Kingsville just after midnight on Monday. According to BlackburnNews.com, Ontario Provincial Police and other emergency personnel were called to the accident scene around 12:30 a.m. on Main Street between Division Street and Spruce Street. Police report that one occupant sustained... Read More

Two Women Hospitalized Following Serious Crash Near Dresden

Two women were rushed to the hospital after a serious two-vehicle crash just outside of Dresden Wednesday afternoon. According to the Chatham Daily News, Chatham-Kent Police were called to the accident scene at about 3 p.m. between Dawn Mills Road and Croton Line. A 27-year-old female driver from North York was heading east on Croton Line... Read More

Do I Have the Right to Select My Own Repair Shop After a Crash?

If your vehicle is damaged in a crash, your insurer should help pay for any repairs needed. You may, however, be unsure whether you have the right to select the repair shop or if you are obligated to go to one recommended by your insurer. These concerns are valid and why understanding your rights in... Read More

Are There Damages an Ontario Auto Insurance Policy May Not Cover?

Auto insurance policies can be confusing. Many people may not have a clear understanding of what their policies actually cover. After a crash, drivers are often surprised to find out that their insurance will not cover all of their damages. They may have to pay out of pocket to help make up the difference. Below,... Read More

Pursuing Compensation for a Collision in a Construction Zone

No matter how experienced a driver is or how cautiously he or she drives, construction zones are hazardous in nature. Both drivers and workers alike are at risk of being seriously injured. Did you know that thousands of collisions occur each year in construction zones across Ontario? If you have been involved in a construction... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire Makes Another Guest Appearance on Experts on Call Show for AM800 Radio

On Saturday, June 12th, our firm partner Jennifer Bezaire will be a guest on the Experts on Call show for AM800. The show will begin at 3 p.m. AM800 is Windsor’s top radio station for news, business and community events. The Experts on Call show provides an opportunity for local professionals to inform listeners about their business... Read More