Can I sue if I was hit by a car while jay-walking? Yes, you absolutely can. And if you’ve been injured as a pedestrian who has been hit by a car then you should seriously consider doing so. Just because you were walking (or biking) outside of a designated crossing area, does not give cars … Continued 
Each year thousands of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario. Many never fully recover from their injuries and are left to deal with pain, limitations, medical and rehabilitation expenses and loss of income. Serious injury victims may have a right to compensation (damages) through the court system. Here are … Continued 
Warm spring weather brings the annual renewal of our natural world and with it a surge in traumatic head injuries from increased use of bicycles, motorcycles and ATVs. Many of these terrible injuries could be prevented through the use of certified helmets. Leading Canadian neurosurgeon, Dr Charles Tator, compares the human brain to a bowl … Continued 
In personal injury litigation, the concept of liability/fault is not “black or white;” meaning, a car accident, slip and fall, or other traumatic event causing injury need not be the fault of one person or the other. Rather, there may be circumstances where the injured person bringing the lawsuit (the “Plaintiff”) can be held at-fault … Continued By Lucy Jackson
Can “distracted walking” hurt your case? We have all experienced walking on the sidewalk and being stuck behind a “slow walker” or unexpectedly being bumped into by someone with their head down and eyes glued to their phone screen. Although this can be a mere inconvenience for some pedestrians, what does it mean for pedestrian … Continued |
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