What Can Families Claim After a Fatal Accident in Ontario?
Losing a loved one in a preventable accident—whether from a car crash, a fall, or another act of negligence—is one of the hardest things a family can endure. In addition to overwhelming grief, many families are left wondering what legal rights they have and whether compensation is available. At [...]
Understanding Compensation for Loss of Care, Guidance, and Companionship After a Wrongful Death in Ontario
When a family member dies in a preventable accident—whether in a car crash, a fall, or another act of negligence—the emotional toll can be immense. Ontario law recognizes this kind of non-financial harm through damages for loss of care, guidance, and companionship. At Auger Hollingsworth, we work closely with [...]
Loss of Services and Loss of Dependency Claims in Ontario Fatal Accident Cases
When someone dies in a fatal car accident, fall, or other accident caused by negligence, the emotional impact on family is immediate—but so is the disruption to day-to-day life. In many cases, the person who passed away played a critical role in the household: providing income, caregiving, transportation, child-rearing, [...]
How Courts Decide How Much Grieving Family Members Receive After a Fatal Injury in Ontario
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence—such as in a fatal car accident or slip and fall—the surviving family members are left with profound grief and disruption. But how do Ontario courts decide what that loss is “worth”? At Auger Hollingsworth, we work with grieving families [...]
Fatal Slip and Falls and Car Accidents: How Ontario Families Can Seek Justice
When a loved one dies suddenly in a car crash, a fall, or another preventable accident, the aftermath is devastating. Beyond the emotional loss, families are often left with unanswered questions: Was someone at fault? Can we make a claim? What will the process look like? At Auger Hollingsworth, [...]
How SABS Changes Have Made Ontario Insurers Less Accountable
What Is the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)? The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) is the framework in Ontario that governs no-fault accident benefits for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents. These benefits include coverage for medical and rehabilitation expenses, income replacement, attendant care, and more. Unfortunately, recent legislative [...]
Why It’s So Hard to Make That First Call—and Why You’ll Feel Better Once You Do
If you’ve been injured in an accident, picking up the phone to call a personal injury lawyer might feel like the hardest part. You may be in pain, missing work, trying to keep up with your family’s needs, and feeling emotionally drained. The idea of calling a lawyer might [...]
How We Use Discovery Transcripts to Impeach Witnesses at Trial
In Ontario personal injury trials, a powerful tool for revealing the truth is **impeachment**—using a witness’s past statements from discovery to challenge what they say in court. It’s not just drama—it’s strategy. At Auger Hollingsworth, we use Rule 31.11(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure and sections 20–21 of [...]
Read-Ins from Discovery: How Past Testimony Becomes Evidence
If you’ve been examined for discovery in a personal injury case, that testimony might come back at trial. In Ontario, lawyers can “read in” portions of the transcript under Rule 31.11 to support their client’s case. It’s a powerful way to turn your opponent’s words into your evidence. At [...]
Using Medical Reports at Trial Under Section 52 of the Evidence Act
Medical evidence is the heart of any personal injury case. But getting that evidence into the record efficiently and properly is crucial. In Ontario, **Section 52 of the Evidence Act** provides a streamlined way to admit medical reports—saving time and avoiding the need for live testimony in many cases. [...]
