by Roger Foisy | Feb 23, 2016 | Firm Updates, Motor Vehicle Accidents
As of January 1, 2016, new road safety laws have passed in Ontario. It’s important for all drivers to be aware of these new laws, primarily to protect the safety of pedestrians and avoid motor vehicle accidents – but also to avoid new fines. The new law requires...
by Roger Foisy | Jul 14, 2015 | Firm Updates, Motor Vehicle Accidents
I am continually disappointed by the ongoing changes to auto insurance in Ontario. In two recent blogs, I have outlined recent major changes to auto insurance that are harmful to motor vehicle accident victims: New Ontario Budget Sides with Auto Insurance Companies...
by Roger Foisy | Jun 30, 2015 | Firm Updates, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury Law
My team and I recently attended an Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) event, Driving for Success: Maximizing Your Auto Case. Attended by over 500 OTLA members, the conference focused on a range of topics about auto insurance cases. The most important issue...
by Roger Foisy | May 20, 2015 | Firm Updates, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injuries
The 2015 provincial budget was announced on April 23, claiming to bring adjustments and reforms to the Ontario auto insurance industry. Initially, this sounds like a positive change. For the past 5 years, MPPs have passed bills regarding auto insurance that takes away...
by Roger Foisy | Feb 26, 2015 | Firm Updates, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injuries, Personal Injury Law
Bill 15, The Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014, has recently passed in Ontario. Ostensibly, the Bill’s purpose is to reduce automobile insurance fraud and reduce insurance premiums by 15% for drivers. While I completely support...
by Roger Foisy | Sep 5, 2014 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injuries
The Toronto Sun has published yet another saddening article about driving while distracted by a cell phone. It tells the story of a teen in 2009 who lost control of his car and died after reaching for a ringing phone. This story is familiar. According to the article,...
