What is Considered Sexual Assault?
Throughout the world, the legal definition of sexual assault varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In common language, people use many terms to refer to sexual assault, like “sexual abuse” and “sexual violence,” because sexual assault can occur in many different […]
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Accidents in Public Places: Who is Liable?
If you’ve been injured or in an accident on government-owned public property you’re probably wondering who is responsible for recovery compensation. A public space might be owned by a private party, such as a shopping mall, but a government space […]
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Nursing Home Checklist and Advice
Did you know that Canada has one of the highest life expectancies for both men and women in the world? The population that will live past 80 is expected to quadruple by 2051 and that means the nursing home and […]
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Is This Really a Fair Way to Treat Innocent Accident Victims?
It only takes a moment for someone’s life, and the life of their loved ones, to be dramatically changed for the worse through no fault of their own. In Ontario, victims of vehicle accidents – typically people driving their car […]
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Wynperle Law: Injury Cases We Accept
Many of the calls and emails we receive are questions about what type of injury law cases we accept and if their situation is worth pursuing in court. Although each case is unique, we thought it would be helpful to […]
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Slip and Falls Top the List of Injuries in Canada
With over 5.9 million seniors and 5.8 million kids 14-years and younger, it should be no surprise that “falling” tops the list of injuries in Canada. It makes sense. Seniors aren’t as nimble as they once were and simply walking […]
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Are you a Victim of Sexual Assault or Abuse?
No one asks to be sexually assaulted, abused or harassed. It’s beyond uncomfortable, it is humiliating, infuriating, and against the law. No one should have to endure the mental or physical abuse that perpetuates these all-too-common situations. The definition of […]
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How to Handle a New Injury After a Past Accident
It’s very unsettling when you don’t fully understand the details of your insurance policy and how it works, particularly if you’ve had a previous injury. Most people are in the same boat when it comes to knowing exactly how it […]
Read MoreThink Before You Share
Don’t Post and Plead The Impact of Social Media Posts in Personal Injury Cases Imagine what went through the mind of the lawyer for the plaintiff in the 2015 BC Supreme Court case Tombasso v Holmes. The argument all along […]
Read MoreHow to Handle the Aftermath of a Motorcycle Accident
For those who watch professional motorcycle races on television, the sight of a rider skidding off the road and getting back up seems like a minor occurrence. However, what these individuals witness are professional racers who are trained to roll […]
Read MoreSteps You Should Take If Seasonal Fun Ends in an Injury
If you’re hitting the slopes this winter, it may be part of an annual winter ritual. Perhaps the hills have been your playground since childhood, and now you return to conquer the big hill that intimidates everyone else. Or you […]
Read More5 Myths of Disability and Chronic Illness
The city of Guelph is a vibrant and bustling city. There are libraries, markets, schools, and museums for the public to visit and explore. You may notice out of the corner of your eye that there are accommodations made for […]
Read More4 Major Government Injury Benefits that Everyone Should Know About
O Canada! Canadian citizens have many advantages that other countries lack. This year, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development found Canada to be one of the best countries to live in. 82% of people say they have more positive […]
Read More3 Ways to Strike Back After an Assault
In a match involving two fighters competing for a championship belt, it would be unusual to see one of the athletes standing around helplessly, while his opponent strikes him. If you were a professional fighter, you would no doubt keep […]
Read MoreHow an Injury Lawyer Helps Ease the Transition to a New Life Post-Accident
We often take our health for granted. Most people are able bodied, and so they don’t consider what it would be like if that were to be taken away. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day, and we can never predict when […]
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