Monthly Archives: February 2012

Toronto Star: I think my auto shop ripped me off. What can I do?

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in contracts, news & events on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Our thanks to Mr. Eric Lai of the Toronto Star’s Wheels section for allowing us to participate in his February 27, 2012 article, I think my auto shop ripped me off. What can I do?

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

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

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in accident benefits, damages, pain and suffering, personal injury on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Issue

In Ontario car accidents, in most cases you will be entitled to receive Accident Benefits no matter who caused the accident.

But what if your Accident Benefits insurer is unreasonable in addressing your claims? What if they deny all of your requests, without justification?

Below we review a case that awarded an insured $25,000 for mental distress arising from repeated denials by her Accident Benefits carrier of her applications for benefits.

Why This Matters

Accident benefits are the most common claim arising from any car accident.… Continue Reading

$50,000 for a Broken Ankle

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in accident benefits, damages, pain and suffering, personal injury on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Issue

A simple case which values a nasty broken ankle for a (then) 34 year old man injured in a bar fight, which required surgery and the installation of a metal plate and numerous screws to set his injured ankle.

Why This Matters

This is one simple illustration of the type of factors considered by a Court when assessing the pain and suffering damages claims of a plaintiff.

Legal Speak – all cases are different, so you cannot apply a formula to any one injury. … Continue Reading

Playing With Fire: Contempt and The Problem With Ignoring Court Orders

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in court civil procedure, motion, production of documents on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Issue

A simple rule prevails in lawsuits – follow Court Orders and try to stay ahead of your lawsuit obligations.

What can happen, then, if you fail to follow the Court’s Order(s) in your lawsuit?

What are the penalties? How can this affect your lawsuit?

Why This Matters

Lawsuits are not easy. They tend to become a real battle psychologically and emotionally upon the litigants, as well as taking a financial toll.

Sometimes, as a result of negative developments in a lawsuit, a party does not wish to comply with their lawsuit obligations. … Continue Reading

Monthly Archives: February 2012

Toronto Star: I think my auto shop ripped me off. What can I do?

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

$50,000 for a Broken Ankle

Playing With Fire: Contempt and The Problem With Ignoring Court Orders

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