With the glorious warm weather upon us, the thrill of jumping on a motorcycle and riding through the streets is undeniable. However, before hopping on, ensure you are prepared to do so, and your motorcycle is roadworthy. Motorcyclists are vulnerable road users given that motorcyclists lack protection and motorcycles are smaller in size in comparison to a car or truck. If struck, motorcyclists are likely to be very seriously injured.

When an insurance company receives a claim-what is the first thing it probably looks at? Most likely it turns the claim over to look at the back page. That is where it finds the name of the law firm acting for the Plaintiff. And you can be quite sure that is what concerns the insurance company most.

It is important to take into consideration the implications of engaging in sport activities that require a large amount of physical movement and contact. One of the worst outcomes that can arise from playing team sports is suffering a concussion.

Punitive damages or “Punies” as we call them, are just as the name implies – a punishment. It’s when the court, either a judge or the jury, decides that the conduct of an insurance company, when dealing with the policyholder, is so unfair and outrageous they will award damages above and beyond the actual claim.

Insurance coverage is determined by the terms of the policy. Therefore, examination of the insurance policy is a key first step. An insurance policy is a complicated document setting out what losses are covered and those that are not. Losses not covered are referred to as “exclusions” and you can be sure the policy will contain many exclusions.

“As soon as an insurance company denies a claim – they win.” That’s how I start my opening statement to the jury every time I go to trial against an insurance company. The reason I state that is because I believe it’s true.

The global coronavirus pandemic has led many governments to close businesses deemed non-essential.  As a result, many business owners have been left with income losses through no fault of their own that they may not be able to recover.

We purchase home insurance in the event the unimaginable happens. Often times it is not until after a loss has occurred that we realize our premiums have not bought the peace of mind we thought we had.

Singer Kwinter’s case has prompted Ontario to change its law on innocent co-insureds in standard home insurance policies.

If you were previously employed and find yourself in a situation where you have been terminated, you may have a right to make a wrongful dismissal claim, depending on the circumstances and can contact Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer.

We’d like to reassure you that Singer Kwinter has been closely monitoring the ongoing situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Winter is a great time to participate in outdoor recreational activities such as tobogganing, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, hockey, and snowboarding. That being said, every year, many Canadians become seriously injured after participating in these activities.

Admittedly, chronic pain is very real and a significantly disabling condition to many people. In the scope of personal injury law, claims can be challenging when it comes to successfully proving the injury, the extent of the injury and its short and long-term effects.

Alfred Kwinter attends the 36th Annual Great Valentine Gala on February 8th at the Royal York Hotel. Tamara Gordon is recognized with the Honourable David C. Onley Award.

Getting behind your wheel while under the influence of drugs is not only dangerous, but against the law. One misstep and you can have your license suspended, face fines, criminal charges, jail time, and pose a significant risk to your safety, the safety of your passengers and other road users.

Singer Kwinter’s Susan Dhaliwal highlights important facts and outcomes in the Ontario Courts. Case summary originally distributed in OTLA’s January 20, 2020 newsletter.

During this time of year, driveways and walkways on private property are hazards waiting to happen. But what is the law in Ontario when it comes to one’s duties to ensure their property is maintained for safe conditions? In Ontario, the governing legislation is the Occupiers Liability Act1, which defines what an occupier is and what their duties are.