What is long- and short-term disability coverage?
Generally speaking, short-term disability coverage lasts between three to six months, while long-term benefits are often purchased for periods that last two, five, ten years or until retirement age. The cost is commensurate with the length of the policy, so […]
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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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When Your Guests Drink and then Drive
What are your legal responsibilities? You planned the perfect party. There were plenty of appetizers and everyone loved your signature cocktail and home-brew. It was a lot of laughs and fun. Some of the guests may have enjoyed the cocktails […]
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Who is Responsible in a Bicycle Accident?
Last year alone, there were several incidents of bicycling and pedestrian deaths in Toronto, causing an increasing interest in safety concerns. Last March, one cyclist died in a collision with a parked car and three cyclists died last summer. It’s […]
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How to Appeal a Personal Injury Verdict
Experiencing a personal injury that was caused by another person is often followed by filing a claim with that person’s insurance company. If a fair settlement can’t be negotiated, a lawsuit against the guilty party is often the next step, […]
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Is Food Poisoning Lawsuit-Worthy?
Food poisoning is basically an infection that comes from bacteria. Salmonella and E. coli are two of the most common forms of foodborne illnesses. Some of the ways bacterial germs can enter the system are by eating food that was […]
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How are Carshare Accident Claims Handled?
According to Carsharing.org, “carsharing is designed for local users in support of community transit and environmental goals. Its mission, vision, and values lead to actions aimed at decreasing personal car ownership, reducing vehicle distance travelled, improving urban land use and […]
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Your Guide to Handling a Multiple Vehicle Accident
There are hundreds of accidents involving multiple vehicles every day. If you’ve ever been in a serious auto accident, you know the havoc and chaos that it brings to your life. Traffic accidents generally involve two cars, but many people […]
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 MoreInjured Worker Wins $5 Million Insurance Claim
A few weeks ago, a Canadian judge, Justice Acton of the Queens Bench of Saskatchewan, awarded Luciano Branco $5,000,000. The $4.5 million awarded for punitive and aggravated damages was the largest ever handed out in a Canadian court. CBC Radio’s […]
Read MoreTesting Ontario’s New Accident Benefit Regime
Two cases at the opposite ends of the spectrum Once again, Allen Wynperle is co-chairing the Annual Joint Insurance Seminar for the Hamilton Law Association and Insurance Adjusters’ Association on April 30th. It’s the 27th year for the event, which […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events of Interest – Spring 2013
27th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar April 30, 2013 Hamilton Law Association – Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (Hamilton Chapter) Allen Wynperle is part of the planning and organizing committee. He’s also presenting the Top 10 ABI Cases. Learn more
Read MoreNew Resources for Concussion Assessment
The 2012 Zurich Concussion in Sport Conference also resulted in updated resources for the diagnosis and assessment of concussions. Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT) Sports Concussion Assessment Tool V3 (SCAT3) SCAT3 for children 5-12, in recognition that diagnosis and care for […]
Read MoreNew Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
Last November, world experts in sports-related concussions gathered at the 2012 Zurich Concussion in Sport Conference. The organizers included the International Ice Hockey Federation, FIFA, and the International Olympic Committee, with participants from highly recognized sports organizations, e.g. NHL and […]
Read MoreConcussions guidelines for school boards
Until recently, many concussions caused by a blow to the head were categorized as “mild” traumatic brain injuries. Not long ago, such injuries weren’t considered serious as long as there wasn’t other signs of trauma (i.e. loss of consciousness or […]
Read MoreBefore You Take That Dream Vacation Protect Yourself
We’ve all read these stories in the paper and shuddered at the facts. Someone plans a sunny vacation getaway in a tropical paradise and the unthinkable happens—he or she is seriously injured. If the accident had happened at a holiday […]
Read MoreWhat caused an injury and when do benefits incur?
For years, judges, lawyers and healthcare experts have struggled with the question of whether or not a motor vehicle accident has caused a person to be disabled. This becomes particularly complicated when a person has been injured in more than […]
Read MoreChronic Pain, Real or Imagined? It’s a Matter of Rights and Freedoms.
When someone is injured in a motor vehicle collision, you are entitled to benefits through Ontario’s standard auto insurance policy benefits regardless of who is at fault. These benefits are defined by the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) under Ontario’s […]
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