What is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board? I Was Assaulted. Can I Make a Claim?

Yes, if you are the victim of a violent crime in Ontario, or the family member of a deceased victim of a violent crime, you are eligible to commence an application at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (“CICB”).

Andrew Spurgeon talks about bicycling safety on Law Talk

Andrew Spurgeon talks about bicycling safety on the Sunday Brunch Show.

What should I do before starting a business with my friends?

Starting your own business can be extremely fulfilling and exciting, this is often only increased when you choose to go into business with one or more friends.  

I sustained injuries in a car accident and I am unable to return to work. How do I replace my income?

There are several income benefits which may be available to you if you are injured and unable to work.

Wes Jamieson talking about minimum wage and contract work

Wes Jamieson visited the Sunday Brunch Radio show to talk about minimum wage and the expectations of over time for semi-professional athletes.

I've been injured in a car accident. Should I get a lawyer right away, or wait to see if my injuries heal?

 When you’ve been injured in a car accident, your first priority should always be the health and well-being of you and your family.
 
 

My long-term disability insurance company told me that after being unable to work at my own job for two years, they can stop paying my benefits because I can work somewhere else. Is this true?

My long-term disability insurance company told me that after being unable to work at my own job for two years, they can stop paying my benefits because I can work somewhere else.  Is this true?
 

Do owners of properties have an obligation to the subcontractors they didn't hire?

Do owners of properties have an abligation to the subcontractors they didn't hire?

I was recently involved in a car accident. How is fault determined?

I was recently involved in a car accident.  How is fault determined?
 

 
 

I received a summons for Jury Duty. Can I be excused from being a Juror?

The summons you have received does not mean you have been selected as a juror. It means that you have been selected to be part of a jury panel. Juries will be selected from this jury panel to serve in either a civil or criminal trial.