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At Goodman Elbassiouni LLP in Toronto, Ontario, we’ve made no secret over the years of how we feel about car insurance rates in the province. Ontario’s car insurance rates are 55% higher than those in the rest of the country, which is completely ridiculous. Car owners pay an average of $1,500 per year, per car.…

Spring is a wonderful time of year. Trees and flowers are in bloom, the Frisbees are flying, the barbecues are heating up and all is well with the world – for the most part. If you’ve had a long, cold, stormy winter, such as the one we’ve had in Toronto this year, it means there…

In part one of this two-part series, we discussed some factors that are relevant to proper protocol in the wake of a workplace accident, some issues that may arise, and began discussing important steps to take to make sure that you aren’t hung out to dry when you get hurt at work. Primarily, we emphasized…

If you follow our blog at all, or if you’ve ever researched the WSIB and worker’s compensation, then you know that obtaining compensation for your work injury is not exactly a straightforward process. Unfortunately, it is necessary to take a bit of precious time out of your schedule to learn about work injury protocol if…

While climate change has shifted the way North American winters feel – sometimes providing weeks that feel more like spring than winter – we mustn’t let our guard down too much in these short, anomalous bursts. We’re still in for several more weeks of slippery, freezing cold weather, and because of all the warm weather,…

In a separate post on the Goodman Elbassiouni LLP blog this month, we talked about how mindfulness and vigilance are the best method for anyone trying to avoid injuries at work, on the road or walking the streets. It is a universally recognized truth, however, that a certain number of workplace mishaps will occur, no…

In the 21st century, at a time when rapid changes in culture and civilization seem to be reaching a breakneck speed, there is more and more talk in North America of mindfulness and taking it slow. If there is a connection between mindfulness and personal injury law, it is this: be as mindful as you…

As we trudge through the dark months of winter, looking hopefully ahead to the more temperate months of spring and summer, things start to look a little brighter here in Toronto. Unfortunately, for the time being, the winter has brought us slippery roads, sidewalks and extra fatigue that can cause workplace accidents on jobsites. While…