Poorly Maintained Road Caused Your Car Accident? Notify the City Immediately…To Protect Your Right to Sue

by Neda Nazari Thursday, September 06, 2012

A large pothole caused a car accident, injuring the driver, who waited 2 years to notify the municipality of her accident. Did the driver wait too long (when the Municipal Act gives you just 10 days to notify)?
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Tags insurance law, municipality, personal injury, summary judgment motion, court civil procedure, damages, road safety

Hurt? Notify The City Of Your Injury Claim Immediately… Or Risk the Loss of Your Right to Sue

by Carol Suen Thursday, August 30, 2012

Is waiting 2 years to notify the municipality after the accident too long (when the Municipal Act gives you just 10 days to notify)?
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Tags insurance law, municipality, personal injury, summary judgment motion, court civil procedure, damages, road safety

Is a Fractured Left Knee a Serious and Permanent Injury?

by Gregory L. Chang Friday, July 27, 2012

In Ontario, your entitlement to receive any pain and suffering damages may be contested, even when you suffer an injury like a fracture knee.
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Tags court civil procedure, security for costs, motion, bill 198 threshold, personal injury, motor vehicle accident, damages, insurance law, pain and suffering, surveillance

Punishing an Insurance Company: Treat Your Insureds Fairly When They Suffer a Loss… $100,000 Punitive Damage Award Granted Against Insurer

by Gregory L. Chang Wednesday, July 25, 2012

This case is a warning to insurance companies as to the strategy they adopt to defend against their insured’s lawsuit over the scope and quantum of insurance coverage arising from a fire loss.

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Tags damages, insurance law, homeowner's insurance, coverage and duty to defend

Can Your Insurer Stop Defending You, Even Though You’re Being Sued?

by Gregory L. Chang Monday, July 23, 2012

If you are involved in a bad car accident and sued for a lot of money, will your insurance company be there to protect you until the end of the lawsuit?
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Tags personal injury, damages, insurance law, motor vehicle accident

Forced by Insurer to Undergo a Medical Assessment in Your Car Accident Lawsuit

by Gregory L. Chang Friday, July 20, 2012

9 year old boy claiming injuries from a car accident is forced to attend an assessment by a psychologist arranged by the insurer defending the boy’s lawsuit.
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Tags personal injury, damages, court civil procedure, insurance law, pain and suffering, motor vehicle accident, experts

Dog Bite Damages: 10 Separate Bites = $30,000 Damage Award for Plaintiff

by Gregory L. Chang Thursday, July 19, 2012

An illustration of the importance of finding an insurance policy to respond to your dog bite lawsuit against the owner.

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Tags personal injury, damages, court civil procedure, insurance law, pain and suffering, dog bites

A Tip About Surveillance: Many Car Accident Lawsuits Come Down to the Plaintiff's Credibility

by Gregory L. Chang Tuesday, July 17, 2012

General tips when you start a personl injury lawsuit.
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Tags bill 198 threshold, personal injury, motor vehicle accident, damages, court civil procedure, insurance law, motion, pain and suffering, surveillance

Punishing An Accident Benefit Insurer > $25,000 in Mental Distress Damages

by Gregory L. Chang Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Accident Benefit insurer’s repeated denials of insured’s claims were improper, causing her tremendous stress. Plaintiff awarded $25,000 in mental distress damages flowing from the breach of this automobile insurance contract.
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Tags personal injury, damages, pain and suffering, accident benefits

$50,000 for a Broken Ankle

by Gregory L. Chang Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How much in damages for a broken ankle, fractured in several places, requiring surgery and installation of a metal plate and numerous screws?
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Tags personal injury, damages, pain and suffering