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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

In Ontario personal injury trials, business records—like medical charts, treatment logs, or insurance notes—can be powerful evidence. But they must meet the strict criteria under **Section 35 of the Evidence Act** to be admitted. At Auger Hollingsworth, we frequently rely on s. 35 to admit hospital records, rehab reports, [...]

If the opposing party refuses to agree to a Joint Document Brief (JDB), don’t panic. There are still effective tools available to get your evidence in—especially in Ontario personal injury trials. At Auger Hollingsworth, we know how to respond when opposing counsel plays games with evidence. First, we document [...]

After an accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You may be in pain, missing work, dealing with insurance calls—and trying to choose a personal injury lawyer all at once. In that rush, many people skip the most important step: interviewing their lawyer before signing a retainer. At Auger Hollingsworth, [...]

When you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer, you’ll see many firms advertise big numbers: “Over 50 years of combined experience!” or “100 years across our team!” These claims may sound impressive—but what do they really mean? The truth is, not all experience is created equal. At Auger Hollingsworth, [...]

Many personal injury firms talk about “fighting for you,” but not all of them mean the same thing. Some lawyers build every case to prepare for trial if necessary. Others focus almost entirely on quick settlements and never set foot in a courtroom. At Auger Hollingsworth, we prepare every [...]

After an accident, you may be bombarded with ads, calls, or websites offering legal help. But not all of these services are what they seem. Some are not law firms at all—they are “injury brokers” whose main goal is to sign you up and pass your file on to [...]

Using a Joint Document Brief (JDB) at trial can save time and promote efficiency—but only if the parties are absolutely clear on how each document can be used. For many Ontario personal injury claimants, an unclear JDB agreement can be the difference between success and disappointment in court. At [...]