Toronto Personal Injury Law Blog

The Issue

Premised on the need to fight fraud, Ontario Regulation 194/11 is being introduced effective July 1, 2011.
The Effect

Car insurers can ask for backgfound information and identity confirmation for all service providers who seek to provide treatment to people involved in car accidents.

Car insurers can also request copies (or inspect originals) of all supporting documentation relating to treatment plans which are submitted on behalf of people hurt in car accidents.

Payment for treatment is not required until all of this information is provided.… Continue Reading

Greg Chang recently attended the 2011 Gala for Love Through Education International, a charitable organization based in Toronto which is devoted to raising funds for children around the world to attend school. Greg was awarded a certificated of recognition for his support of the organization.

The online article from dushi.ca is found here.

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

The Issue:  

Plaintiffs do not lose, on the issue of who caused the car accident, when they are hit from behind.

It. Just. Cannot. Happen.

The Case:  

Plaintiff lost the Trial decision. Then she lost again on appeal.

Singleton v. Morris (2010) BC Court of Appeal

Singleton v. Morris (March 13, 2009) Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver No. M060288

Why This Matters:  

For accident victims, this is a stark reminder that there are always risks to litigation.

For personal injury plaintiff lawyers, it’s a reminder to always blast back at every issue raised by the defendant.… Continue Reading

Greg Chang attneded last weekend’s 2011 FCCP Gala (Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals), to celebrate the ongoing achievements of this important organization.

The FCCP has provided low cost housing to the community, in the form of 103 units at Coral Place, located in Mississauga.

The FCCP also provides 60 annual student scholarships, to young adults in Canada, and continues to grow their important Education Foundation to fund even more students in the furture.

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

The OJEN (Ontario Justice Education Network) is holding its 5th Annual Toronto Mock Trial Tournament at Old City Hall, Toronto, on May 26, 2011.

As a non-competitive event, this program provides an excellent opportunity for high school students in the Toronto district who would not normally participate in competitive mock trials to get involved.  The emphasis is on experiential, rather than substantive content, and there will be no winners or ‘final’ round.

The Mock Hearings are held throughout Ontario.… Continue Reading

This article in The Lawyers Weekly discloses commentary by fellow former Supreme Court of Canada judges, who confirm that they confronted the late Chief Justice of Canada, Antonio Lamer, about his job performance issues.

This article is unusual in that it is rare to have former Judges speak to the media, in Canada, about their former colleagues.

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading