Texting and Driving

New Fines Introduced

 

On the heels of a Judicial Order of Justice Annemarie Bonkalo, Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Legislature has re-focused its attention on ensuring public safety on Ontario’s roads and highways. 

On March 17, 2014, the Province introduced legislation aimed at reducing motor vehicle accidents, injuries and fatalities by targeting and stiffening penalties for careless motorists and other distracted drivers on their cellphones or other devices.  More specifically, the proposed Keeping Ontario’s Roads Safe Act and supporting amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, seek to make roads and highways safer by:

•    Increasing fines for distracted driving;
•    Assigning 3 demerit points upon conviction of distracted driving;
•    Making a distracted driving conviction a contravention of the licence conditions placed on novice drivers within the Graduated Licencing System;
•    Increasing fines for drivers who “door” cyclists;
•    Increasing the demerit points assigned to drivers who “door” cyclists;
•    Requiring all motorists to maintain a distance of one metre when passing cyclists;
•    Requiring all motorists to yield the whole roadway to pedestrians at school crossings and pedestrian crossovers.

For more information on the proposed legislation, please visit the Province of Ontario website at http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2014/03/keeping-ontarios-road-safe-act.html

Strype Barristers LLP reminds everyone that it is illegal to text, type, dial or email using hand-held cellular phones or other entertainment devices while operating a motor vehicle. 

Please pay attention on the roads and avoid catastrophic accidents and injuries.  

Drive safe!

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Surgical Errors can Encompass the Use of Faulty Products in the Surgery, including:

Defective Hip Replacements

Our firm is experienced in helping determine who bears responsibility for product or manufacturing defects or inadequate warnings and information and then pursuing those responsible for the damages that their negligence has caused consumers. 

For example: If you have a question or concern regarding your surgery, and you feel that faulty products might have been used, it is in your best interest to contact a skilled lawyer immediately. 

If you have been advised that the components of your hip replacement have broken down such that you require a subsequent hip replacement – you may be entitled to substantial benefits for damages against the hip component manufacturer.




X-rays of hip replacement.(Globe and Mail Article)

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Strype Barristers LLP Celebrates a Milestone

We recently celebrated our 10th Anniversary!

 

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Jeff Strype founded Strype Barristers LLP in 2001 after working for 20 years with large legal firms. He believed that a smaller specialized firm would give him the opportunity to bring his talents and skills to the most effective service of his clients. Jeff is a trial lawyer, dedicated to making sure that his clients have access to justice and fighting for their right to appropriate compensation. His firm specializes in working with victims who are facing traumatic and heart-wrenching situations as a result of the negligence of others.

Since 2001, Strype Barristers LLP has been helping the victims of catastrophic injuries and medical malpractice, including obstetrical and neonatal cases, to get the compensation they deserve. Jeff's team of experts works with each client, to evaluate his or her case as quickly as possible. To strengthen and support their clients’ cases, the firm has access to top medical professionals, as well as financial experts who can forecast the long-term financial needs of each client.

If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries in an accident, or has become disabled through illness, please contact our office for a free, no obligation consultation. Let us evaluate your claim and inform you of your rights to rehabilitation and compensation for your injuries.

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Solid Footing

Jack Frost seems to have come again.  As the temperatures drop and the ground freezes over Strype Barristers LLP urges everyone to be careful when out and about.

 

The OPP say that since Friday evening they've responded to more than 1,600 crashes, including three fatal, and numerous personal injury wrecks.

The Ontario Provincial Police said the crashes include three fatal collisions, and eight police cars were struck by passing motorists during the incidents, injuring two officers.

It is easy to find ourselves rushing around in our daily routines, however making sure you leave yourself enough time to get to your destination safely is important. With the cold weather comes ice and it is easy to slip and fall, hurting yourself in the process.   

We encourage everyone to take the time to ensure your safety as temperatures dip and the roads and sidewalks become hazardous and slippery. 

Wishing everyone a safe and warm week from StrypeBarristers LLP.

The Use and Abuse of Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule

 

Read a new article published in the October 2013 issue of Litigator:

The Use and Abuse of Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule assessors at tort trials

Written by Kyle T.H. Smith, Partner at Strype Barristers LLP, Toronto's Top Personal Injury, Serious Accident and Medical Malpractice Law Firm.

Thwarting the MIG

Read:

Thwarting the MIG: Working within the system to get your clients the treatment they need. Published in The Litigator, April 2013. 

Article written by Kyle T.H. Smith, Partner at Strype Barristers LLP, Toronto

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What you need to know about working with Strype Barristers LLP, Toronto's Elite Personal Injury Law Firm.

When you come to us for the first time, you have already been through a traumatic experience that has changed your life. We understand that your finances may be stretched to the limit and you may be wondering how you can cope. This is no time for you to worry about the expense of paying a lawyer. 











This is the time to speak to us about your rights and remedies at NO CHARGE.

We have extensive experience in analyzing whether a case can be brought to a successful conclusion. Because we charge no fees until the case is settled, we have to be convinced that your case is likely to succeed. Remember, we will be taking on all the expenses through the months and years until your case is resolved.

    •    No charge for first consultation
    •    Fees are paid only upon successful settlement
    •    Expert medical opinions are gathered from doctors who are experienced in presenting evidence in court
    •    Expert financial analyses are done to project future needs for you and your family
    •    Ongoing communication is a priority

And, if we take on your case, you pay no fees until the case is settled or you receive a successful judgment.

We are able, because of our experience and reputation, to refer you to expert physicians and specialists who are skilled, not only in the medical field, but also at giving evidence. Our experts know how to withstand a cross- examination by a defense insurance lawyer. Likewise, after hundreds of trials, we have the experience to rigorously cross-examine defense insurance doctors if a matter goes to trial.
 
Our expertise is not just legal and medical it is financial, too. When calculating damages, many ongoing and future expenses for yourself, your family, and your business need to be considered. The goal of the opposing insurers is to minimize your monetary claims. We understand the intricacies of analyzing financial data and know how to present the details of your case clearly and emphatically to obtain the best results possible.
 
When we accept your case, we are committed to a long-term relationship built on trust and mutual respect in which we will use every source of expertise and skill to bring about positive results. We communicate with you throughout the process so that you understand, at every step, what the insurers are doing and how we are working for you. At a time when you are severely stressed because of your injury, or that of a family member, we strive to reduce your stress in working through the legal process for the benefit of you and your family.

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