Posts by hsklaw
Construction Zone and Highway Accidents: Who Is Liable?
Construction zones can be some of the most dangerous stretches of road in Ontario. Sudden stops, lane changes, narrow roads, reduced speed limits, shifting traffic patterns, and workers on foot can make driving through these areas more challenging and increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident. While construction projects are essential for maintaining and…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence: Can I Still Make An Accident Benefits Claim?
If you were involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident while impaired by alcohol or drugs, you might assume you are automatically disqualified from receiving any compensation. This is an understandable assumption but it is not entirely true. The short answer is YES, you can still make an Accident Benefits claim even if you were impaired…
Read MoreOntario’s Auto Insurance Changes (July 1, 2026): What Accident Victims Need to Know
On July 1, 2026, Ontario made its biggest change to auto accident benefits since 2016. Under Ontario Regulation 383/24, which amends the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), most of the benefits that used to be built into every auto insurance policy are now optional. Unless you buy them, they will not be there after a…
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