3 Do’s & Don’ts For Cyclists on Ontario Roads
It’s that time of the year once again when cyclists start rolling out onto Ontario roads in increasing numbers, as the weather improves dramatically. Thankfully, many cities have bike lanes as one means of trying to keep cyclists safe. But without following certain protocols, those [...]
Top 5 Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer
You or a loved one has just been involved in a serious accident. It could be an automobile accident, a traumatic brain injury from a slip and fall, a tragic watercraft mishap, or any other number of calamitous incidents. You know you’ll need to hire [...]
5 TIPS FOR AVOIDING SLIP & FALL INJURY IN WINTER
The cold weather is now upon us once again in Ontario, and that means that a whole new set of dangers for serious injury face us on a daily basis — even for actions as benign as walking down the street or getting out of [...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Listen up (but please don’t take your eyes off the road): Did you know that a driver’s chances of getting into an accident are doubled by taking their eyes off the road for merely two seconds? A 2023 CAA survey found that 44% of Ontario [...]
8 Back To School Safety Tips
After a summer of fun, the kids are back at school. But after all those safety precautions around the pool, or the lake, don’t let your guard down just because they seem to be safe in class. It’s important to do your homework and to [...]
Cottage Safety Tips
In the heat of the summer, cottage season is in full swing around the province. At least a quarter of a million families are cottagers in Ontario. And while a good time will be had by most all, an unfortunate few may be subject to [...]
10 Tips To Avoid Jet Skiing Accidents
Summer is here in Ontario, and cottagers are hitting the lakes all around the province. And while fun will be had by all, we shouldn’t forget that dangers lurk in those waters as well, when proper safety precautions aren’t followed. We’ve discussed the dangers (and [...]
Who Can Operate A Motorized Boat In Ontario?
There are a quarter of a million lakes in Ontario (yes, 250,000 of them!). And now that we're into the warmer weather, they’re all poised and ready for your summer pleasure. People of all ages will be heading to the cottage, or just up north [...]
Can You Sue Over A Hot Coffee Scalding?
When Kramer tried to sue over a hot coffee scalding, the incident was “egregious, outrageous and preposterous,” as his fictional lawyer Jackie Chiles said in a Seinfeld episode at the time. But a hot drink scalding is no laughing matter. While many may try to [...]
How To Keep Your Property Safe In Winter & Avoid Liability From Slip & Falls
A warm spell in February doesn’t mean that winter is over in Southern Ontario. We all still must pay close attention to the state of our property to make sure it’s reasonably safe for any persons entering thereon. Are you maintaining your property to keep [...]
