The Use of Accident Benefits Settlements as Evidence at Trial
The Court of Appeal clarified the evidentiary use of accident benefits settlements at trial in Girao v Cunningham, 2020 ONCA 260. It is...
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Slip & Fall Claims: What are they? Who is Responsible? How is Liability Determined?
Individuals who injure themselves because of an unsafe condition or activity carried out at the property of another person or business...
I’m Watching You: A Guide to Video Surveillance Evidence
Defence lawyers will typically obtain surveillance of a Plaintiff throughout the course of a lawsuit. Surveillance evidence typically...
Hillier & Hillier Successfully Resists Defence Application to Remove the Plaintiff’s Right to Sue
In Decision No. 919/23, 2023 ONWSIAT 1672 , Eddie Wiley of Hillier & Hillier successfully resisted the insurer’s section 31 Application...
Examinations for Discovery – What to Expect
Examinations for Discovery allow the parties’ respective lawyers to question the opposing party and discover the opposing side’s case....
How Can I Be Responsible for My Own Injury? The Defence of Contributory Negligence
The last thing an injured individual will want to hear is that they are partially responsible for their own injures and as such their...
Hillier & Hillier Successfully Appeals Insurer’s Denial of Treatment Plans
After being injured in a car accident, individuals must commence an application to their auto insurer for Accident Benefits, which...
I have a psychological injury after an accident. Can I recover damages in a civil case?
The law is clear that both psychological injures and/or physical injuries can cross the threshold of a serious and permanent impairment...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits: How Canadian Courts Evaluate the Loss of Life
The loss of a family member is the most tragic event that an individual will face throughout their lifetime. Individuals may have a...
Building a Claim with Expert Evidence
An experienced personal injury lawyer practicing in Ontario knows that he or she must invest in the right expert or experts, in order to...
What is Mediation? Will My Case Be Mediated?
Mediation is the process through which parties attend with a private Mediator to attempt to resolve an action. All experienced personal...
Accident Benefits: The Five-Year Deadline for Treatment IS NOT an Absolute Deadline
Individuals injured in a motor vehicle accident may advance a claim for accident benefits against their own insurance company. The...
Right to Sue Applications Under Section 31 of the Workplace Safety Insurance Act and the Potential for Abuse
The current regime for challenging a party’s right to commence a lawsuit under the Workplace Safety Insurance Act may be abused by...
What if I Cannot Work After a Car Accident? What Benefits Can I Receive?
Unfortunately, individuals injured in car accidents must navigate a complicated web of laws and procedures to obtain financial...
A Guide to Your Accident Benefits Claim
Being injured in a motor vehicle accident can have a devastating impact on your ability to earn income, attend school, engage in your...
What Types of Compensation Can You Receive from a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuit?
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is a stressful experience, particularly for those who sustain serious injuries and are unable...
OUR CONTINGENCY FEE AND RETAINER AGREEMENT
Individuals who have sustained significant injuries from the negligent acts of another are unlikely to be able to pay for legal fees up...
CAPUTO V. NOVAK
CAPUTO V NOVAK - PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE Ava Hillier tackles the issue of what happens when you have a negligent lawyer to whom insurance...
PADULA V. STATE FARM:
PADULA V. STATE FARM: AVA HILLIER SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHES REPLACEMENT LABOUR AS A REASONABLE REHABILITATION BENEFIT Ava Hillier was lead...
SANT V. SEKHON:
AVA HILLIER SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHES LIABILITY AGAINST A DRIVER ENTERING AN INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT Ava Hillier was counsel for the...
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