Howie, Sacks & Henry Personal Injury Blog
Demystifying the complex and sometimes overwhelming world of personal injury in Ontario.
Tips for Getting Your Car Ready for the Summer
Partner Michael Henry shares practical and effective ways to prepare your vehicle for warm weather driving and stay safe while travelling on Ontario’s roads.
Pool Safety: An Ounce of Prevention
Although backyard pools can provide hours of enjoyment during the summer, they also impose significant responsibilities on their owners. Learn about the simple safety precautions that can allow your pool to be a source of joy for the whole family.
Plane Crashes Aren’t the Only Cause of Airline Injuries
While plane crashes get the public’s attention, most aviation injuries are caused by more benign mishaps.
New Lawyer Fee Reforms Will Make it Easier for Clients to Understand What They’re Paying For
The adoption of a standard form contingency fee agreement by all lawyers in Ontario will give clients clarity and a better understanding of how lawyers’ fees are calculated.
Ice Safety Tips
Partner Michael Henry describes some of the dangers of crossing frozen waterways and shares tips for staying safe while out on the ice.
Capacity to Consent to Treatment – Decision-making in Personal Health Care
Samantha Shatz explains the key concepts of ‘capacity’ and ‘consent’ and describes what happens in Ontario if a person is found to be incapable of making decisions on their own behalf.
How Will Proposed Changes to Civil Jury Trials Affect Personal Injury Lawsuits?
A recommendation to eliminate jury trials for most civil lawsuits in Ontario could help clear a long-standing backlog of cases and improve access to justice for personal injury plaintiffs.
Ice and Snow on your Car? Clean it Off!
Michael Henry explains why accumulated ice and snow can be particularly dangerous for other drivers and describes the legal consequences of failing to properly clear your vehicle.
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Among the best in Canada
Since 2011 Canadian Lawyer Magazine rated us one of the top personal injury law firms in Canada. Why? With close to 20 years helping accident victims and their families, our firm understands the laws that affect your rights to compensation because we’ve helped shape those laws in favour of accident victims.