[Toronto, Canada, November 15, 2022] – Will Davidson LLP has been awarded on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2022. This prestigious award is presented by The Globe and Mail and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on November 15th, 2022 and can currently be viewed on The Globe and Mail website. Canada’s Best Law Firms were selected based on recommendations made by lawyers (peer-to-peer survey) and... The post Will Davidson Awarded on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 List appeared fi ..read more

Toronto personal injury lawyer Hudson Chalmers decided to do more to help people who have been denied disability income support and successfully undertook a Social Benefits Tribunal appeal for a deserving client on a pro bono basis. Appeals are challenging for any Ontario disability lawyer or person denied disability benefits. Chalmers’ excellence in advocating helped secure a favourable outcome on behalf of Krista Gleza. You can read the full decision here. Gleza, who was very appreciative of Hudson’s pro bono... The post Pro Bono Appeal Wins Disability Income Support at Social Benefits Tribu ..read more

With Ontario being well into motorcycle season already, motorcycle accident lawyers are preaching the importance of motorcycle safety tips during these months. While motorcycles represent about three percent of all registered vehicles in Canada, they’re involved in 10 percent of all road fatalities. Of course, motorcycles are a fun way to get from point a to point b but the risk of a serious accident increases due to this form of transportation. To ensure you’re as safe as you can... The post Motorcycle Safety Tips for this Riding Season appeared first on Will Davidson LLP ..read more

For most of the last decade, law enforcement officials and other stakeholders across Canada, including personal injury lawyers, have expressed concern about the rise of distracted driving. The practice, they have warned, is just as dangerous as reckless driving, speeding, impaired driving, and other high-risk behind-the-wheel behaviours. And yet despite aggressive enforcement blitzes, new laws, and tireless public awareness campaigns, Canadians seem not to be able to ignore their phones, in-car entertainment systems, and navigation tools while driving. Last week,... The post Despite Exhaustiv ..read more

Large swaths of southern Ontario, eastern Ontario, and Quebec were impacted by a fast-moving ‘derecho’ storm on May 21, 2022, causing at least 10 deaths, power outages to nearly a million people, and tens of millions of dollars in damage. With insurance claims now flooding in, here’s how an experienced property damage lawyer from Will Davidson LLP can help ensure that you’re fairly compensated for the losses you’ve incurred. What is a Derecho Storm? America’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration... The post How a Property Damage Lawyer can Help in the Wake of Ontario’s Derecho Storm ..read more

Back in November 2021, Michael Ellis and Robert Seredynski completed a trial via Zoom in front of Justice Smith of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Justice Smith ruled that the plaintiff suffered an income loss as a result of his injuries caused from a motor vehicle accident in 2015. Read the full decision here. Background Paul Herrington was injured in a motor vehicle accident back in September 2015. Prior to the accident, he worked as an auto repair mechanic.... The post Superior Court of Justice Decision: Loss of Income Claim Awarded Due to Loss of Competitive Advantage appeared first ..read more

With summer around the corner and the Ontario’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic “on the right track” – at least according to Toronto Mayor John Tory – experts expect Canadians to get back on the road in the coming months to explore the province, the country, and destinations around the globe. In the old days, that would portend a banner year for hotels and motels; in 2022, many travellers will choose a short-term rental platform like Airbnb or Vrbo to... The post Airbnb Liability and Personal Injury Lawsuits appeared first on Will Davidson LLP ..read more

As we articulated in a blog post in March, medical malpractice is one of the most challenging and complex areas of personal injury law in Canada. Not only are there numerous challenges around funding, proving causation, retaining expert witnesses, and the Canadian Medical Protective Association’s (CMPA) rigorous defence practices, but the intense, sometimes chaotic nature of medical work can also create roadblocks. A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice case, Spry v. Southlake Health Centre et al., provided an example... The post Superior Court Case Highlights Necessity of Experienced Medi ..read more

Will Davidson LLP Partner, Chris Morrison, successfully upheld the non-deductibility of a lump sum LTD settlement from Income Replacement Benefit on behalf of the Insured Patricia Branden represented at the adjudication by Roger Foisy, Founder and Principle Lawyer of Roger R Foisy Professional Corporation.  The Divisional Court confirmed the adjudicators decision that there was no evidence of double recovery from Patricia’s Long-Term Disability settlement of $120,000 with her employer’s insurance carrier Empire Life. Read the full decision here. BACKGROUND AND... The post LAT APPEAL: NO E ..read more

When a prospective client contacts a personal injury lawyer about a viable claim, one of the first subjects the lawyer will inquire about is witnesses. Witnesses are often essential to the success of a personal injury claim, particularly expert witnesses who can give specialized testimony to support the plaintiff’s allegations. Witnesses are also critical to defence side lawyers, who rely on their testimony to refute plaintiff allegations and, in some cases, dispute the testimony provided by plaintiff-side experts. In some... The post Can Failing to Call a Witness Affect Your Personal Injury ..read more