Goodman Halioua LLP proudly sponsored the Etobicoke Cycling Club‘s 2021 Tour d’ECC! Congratulations to all the participants for their achievements over 15 stages. Here’s a picture of the club at the final stage – “Explorer of the Century.” Look for our name on the winning team’s jerseys!Read More
A significant Bill, which changes the law regarding slip and fall accidents in Ontario was considered and passed by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills just two weeks ago. Bill 118 imposes a 60-day notice period on actions against property owners and independent contractors for damages for personal injury caused by snow or...Read More
The legal profession is one of the oldest in the world. But despite its tradition, it’s more varied than most people think. There are many different roles and specializations within the industry. Generally, the word ‘lawyer’ conjures up an image of a professional in a smart suit standing in a courtroom. A ‘litigator’, on the...Read More
A decision of the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) released in August 2017, A.H. and Belair, had very damaging results for seriously injured motor vehicle accident victims across Ontario until the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (“FSCO”) stepped in to correct the resulting injustice earlier this month. The “attendant care benefit” is intended to pay for...Read More
Toronto Rehab’s Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Multi-System Program helps patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence as quickly as possible following surgery to replace a joint, after having sustained a hip fracture or multiple injuries from a fall or a motor-vehicle accident, or if they have cancer of the bone and surrounding tissues. Our patients benefit...Read More
Effective June 1, 2016, motor vehicle accident victims, their families and their lawyers will face another revised scheme of accident benefits. In keeping with the recent trend, the revised scheme does not benefit those for whom such legislation ought to protect. Rather, it appears these changes are the worst yet and frighteningly, target those most...Read More
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and various awareness activities have taken place across Canada. On June 5th, the Brain Injury Association of York Region (BIAYR) hosted a mix and mingle after their Annual General Meeting. The event was well attended and allowed survivors, treatment providers and others who assist those who suffer from the...Read More
A recent Ontario case dealt with the requirement that notice to the City of Toronto must be provided within 10 days of an accident as required by section 42(6) of the City of Toronto Act (also found in the Municipal Act). This notice requirement applies to incidents occurring on municipal property. In Seif v. City...Read More
The Ontario government quietly made some important changes to the automobile insurance legislation in the Province. On December 17, 2013, the government released Ontario Regulation 347/13 (the “Regulation”) under the Insurance Act, which implemented three changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”). Two of the changes significantly limit the rights of motorists who are...Read More
Goodman Halioua LLP is proud to announce that it has joined FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform). FAIR is a not-for-profit organization of car accident victims struggling with the current automobile insurance system in Ontario. FAIR seeks the reform of automobile insurance legislation in Ontario so that all car accident victims receive the...Read More
