Taking Control: Essential Changes Coming to Your Auto Insurance Accident Benefits in 2026
If you drive in Ontario, major changes are coming to your auto insurance policy that will give you unprecedented choice and control over your coverage. Starting soon, the mandatory, “one-size-fits-all” approach to certain Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) is ending. These reforms are designed to make auto insurance more flexible and consumer-focused, allowing you to tailor […]
Is an Expert’s Credibility an Important Factor in an Adjudication? DSF’s Personal Injury Lawyers Succeed at the Licence Appeal Tribunal
Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) lawyers David Derfel and Charlie Fuhr’s resilience in their advocacy for a client proved to be successful in a recent adjudication at the Licence Appeal Tribunal (the “LAT”). The LAT “is an independent, quasi-judicial agency and is one of the thirteen tribunals in Tribunals Ontario. LAT adjudicates applications and resolves […]
Don’t Assume that the Rules of the Road are the same all Throughout Canada – Every Province is Unique
Canada’s provinces and territories definitely have their similarities and their differences. This is true when it comes to the rules of the road. For the most part, the traffic rules between provinces and territories are the same. However, drivers need to be aware of the unique rules that apply throughout Canada to avoid any problems […]
Navigating the Challenges of General Damages in Ontario: The Impact of Increasing Statutory Deductibles on Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation
Individuals who have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident may have an entitlement to seek general damages, which are also commonly known as non-pecuniary damages or damages for pain and suffering. However, it is important to note that the process of receiving compensation for general damages in Ontario can pose some […]
Who Is Liable For Advanced Damage Before Fault Is Determined?
When someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident and is seeking damages from another party, it could be years before the situation works its way through the courts. In the meantime, the injured person may still face financial challenges as a result of the accident, such as medical bills. In some situations, the injured […]
Father Seeks Insurance Defence For Negligent Parenting
Pursuing compensation for injuries suffered in an automobile accident can be a complicated and drawn out process. Identifying who is responsible for an accident and how those responsible are to be defended through insurance can be tough to navigate. A recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario highlights these types of complications. Negligent […]
Avoiding Back To School Bicycle Accidents
It’s almost time for children to be heading back to school. In most parts of Canada, the start of the school year provides great weather for children in close proximity to the school to ride bikes or walk to school. While it’s great to save energy and get exercise on our daily commutes, it’s also […]
Right Of Way Not Always OK for Drivers
Conversations surrounding motor vehicle accidents inevitably contain the question, “Who’s fault was it?” The distinction between who is at fault in an accident has a significant impact on who is responsible for damages and injuries sustained in the accident. But assigning liability is not always a cut and dry exercise, even if it is clear […]
Insurer Tries To Establish Breach Of Contract On Part Of Insured
There’s an old saying that goes, “the devil’s in the details.” This is something we experience often in insurance contracts, and it’s something all people who carry insurance can keep in mind. But exactly how much attention to the small details is needed to keep an insurance policy valid? In a recent case heard before […]
Pedestrian Seeks Damages After Being Hit With Projectile Thrown From Car
When we think of automobile-related injuries, we naturally think of those coming as a result of an automobile hitting another car or a person. But that’s not always the case. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court was asked whether an insurance company could be granted summary judgment to […]