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Disability/Personal Injury

A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents June 2nd, 2024

Highway 115 Crash: Fatal single-vehicle collision involving Markham man in Clarington

By Sivan Tumarkin

A tragic and fatal accident occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 115 northbound, near Old Highway 35 in Clarington.

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Common medical conditions for long-term disability (LTD) benefits

By Sivan Tumarkin

There are numerous medical conditions across Canada that can significantly impair someone's ability to work, qualifying them for LTD.

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Disability/Personal Injury April 24th, 2024

Ontario increasing speed limit on 400-series highways

By Sivan Tumarkin

The Ontario government has announced a significant change in speed limits on several provincial highways, effective July 12.

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Patrycja Siarek with her pet shortly after the dog bite incident in Little Norway Park in Toronto.
Disability/Personal Injury March 26th, 2024

Your Rights After a Dog Bite: Child Attacked in Toronto Park

By Sivan Tumarkin

An incident in a Toronto park underscores legal rights and responsibilities related to dog ownership in Ontario.

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A calculator that could be used to determine personal injury damages in Ontario.
Disability/Personal Injury March 1st, 2024

Ontario Personal Injury Calculator: What Is It?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn how an Injury Calculator can help following an accident, and why you should consider an alternative option to discover your rights.

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Disability/Personal Injury February 12th, 2024

Sedentary Work and Long-Term Disability Claims

By Sivan Tumarkin

This resource aims to demystify the concept of sedentary work in an LTD claim, especially when your claim is denied or cut…

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Disability/Personal Injury January 25th, 2024

Banning toboggan hills in Toronto: Personal injury lawyer on ‘nonsensical’ decision with Global News

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin joins Noor Ibrahim on Global News to discuss the closure of some toboggan hills in Toronto and potential…

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Disability/Personal Injury January 15th, 2024

Closing unsafe toboggan hills in Toronto: Personal injury lawyer on liabilities with 640 Toronto

By James K. Fireman

Disability and personal injury lawyer James Fireman joined 640 Toronto's Kelly Cutrara to discuss unsafe toboggan hills in the city and the…

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A photo of cars covered in snow on a city street. (Photo: Patino Jhon / Unsplash)
Disability/Personal Injury January 9th, 2024

Winter storm in Ontario leads to collisions, challenging road conditions

By Sivan Tumarkin

Injured during a motor vehicle accident in Ontario? Understand your rights and how our experienced team can help.

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