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Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are excited to announce that four of our esteemed Gluckstein Lawyers have been recognized as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2024 Canadian Lexpert Directory.Charles Gluckstein (Per...Read Full Story -
Insurers Shouldn't Profit Excessively from Canada Disability Benefit
At long last, the federal government is moving forward with the Canada Disability Benefit which was promised in 2020. In theory, the benefit, which is intended to enhance the lives of Canadians by red...Read Full Story -
What to Do if You Are in a Commercial Truck Accident
Drivers must always be watchful of other vehicles on the road. An average car weighs more than a ton and can cause significant damage in a collision, especially when travelling at a high rate of speed...Read Full Story -
This Little Light of Mine: Dangers of Faulty or Defective String Lighting
At a time of year when the days are shortest, is it any wonder that we take such delight in seeing so many twinkling little lights, both inside and outside our homes? Of course, as with virtually anyt...Read Full Story -
Don’t Let Impaired Driving Spoil the Festive Season
As the holiday season is in full swing, it's crucial to ensure that festive celebrations remain joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during ...Read Full Story -
Seeking Justice: Class Action Lawyers Appeal for Hockey Players Subjected to Abuse
Efforts to seek justice on behalf of hockey players subjected to horrific abuse when playing for teams across Canada have taken another turn as lawyers seeking to represent the affected players have d...Read Full Story -
What Happens if I Get Into a Traffic Accident in the United States?
Millions of southern Ontario motorists cross the border into the United States each year. It can be a quick trip to take in a sporting event or a vacation encompassing multiple states. For many, the l...Read Full Story -
Cost Award Like a ‘Bomb Going Off in the World of LTD Litigation’
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff A long-term disability (LTD) insurance case involving a woman wrongfully denied benefits even though she suffered from a serious brain bleed was recently awarded alm...Read Full Story -
When Big Brother is Riding Shotgun: Driver Data Tracking Apps and Car Accidents
“I always feel like somebody's watching me And I have no privacy (oh, oh) I always feel like somebody's watching me Tell me, is it just a dream?”- “Somebody’s Watching Me,” by Rockwell From George Orw...Read Full Story -
Barrie Food Drive 2023
We're excited to share that Rastin Gluckstein Lawyers is organizing a Food Drive to support the Barrie Food Bank, and we invite YOU to be part of this incredible initiative! Donations can be made from...Read Full Story -
Commuter City Driving: What to Do if You’re in an Accident in the Barrie Area
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with our cars. They are an incredibly convenient means of transportation that spare us from waiting for a bus, train or taxi. But being stuck in a traffic jam ...Read Full Story -
Keeping Children Safe From Concussion is a Shared Responsibility
Rowan Stringer was a gifted athlete who died as the result of multiple head injuries she sustained while playing rugby 10 years ago. The 17-year-old Ottawa high school senior was the captain of her ru...Read Full Story -
LAT Conflict of Interest Concerns Need to Be Addressed
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff A disturbing narrative is circulating involving Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) adjudicators who have allegedly rendered insurance-friendly decisions and then accepted...Read Full Story -
Back to School Should Not Mean Back To Emergency Rooms
Anecdotal reports of the scourge that is ‘back-to-school-itis’ begin to trickle in around the August long weekend. “Is vacation really half over?” ask children who show early symptoms. Tension mounts ...Read Full Story -
11 Gluckstein Lawyers Shine in The 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and The Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada™.
Gluckstein Lawyers is thrilled to announce that 11 of our esteemed lawyers have been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and The Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in C...Read Full Story -
Insurance Claimants Could Benefit from SCC Intervention
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin says he is hopeful the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) will agree to weigh in on a recent court of appeal decision that he believes ...Read Full Story -
Safe Driving Tips for Spring
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to hit the road and enjoy the scenery. However, as with any season, spring comes with its own set...Read Full Story -
15 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated for 2024 Best Lawyers® List
We are thrilled to announce that Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has thirteen of our lawyers nominated in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024 edition and two in The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Wat...Read Full Story -
5 Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized as Lexpert-Ranked Lawyer in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are thrilled to announce that five of our Gluckstein Lawyers have been voted as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2023 Canadian Lexpert Directory. Charles Gluckstein (Personal Injury...Read Full Story -
“Preemies” devastated by cow’s milk-based formula deserve justice
Canadian Victims of “NEC” Given “Ticket To Hell” - May Be Entitled to Compensation Families of premature babies fed common infant formula derived from cow’s milk deserve justice as they struggle throu...Read Full Story -
We are Honoured to be included in The Best Lawyers® in Canada 2023
Congratulations to our nine Gluckstein Lawyers who have been selected for The Best Lawyers® in Canada 2023! We are excited to announce the addition of Jan Marin, Simona Jellinek, Erin Ellis ...Read Full Story -
Our New Website Positions Gluckstein Lawyers as a ‘Thought Leader and an Information Provider’
Websites have proven their worth as a means to establish an online presence. They are the virtual storefronts of a business enterprise with the chief aim of converting visitors to consumers. A website...Read Full Story -
Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v Danay Suarez, 2021 ONSC 6200
Following a motor vehicle accident in 2013, Danay Suarez submitted an Application for Accident Benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – Effective September 1, 2010, O. Reg. 34/10 (th...Read Full Story -
Long-Haul COVID and Long-Term Disability Claims
Gluckstein Lawyer Steve Rastin has recently been in the media discussing the barriers people may encounter with their insurance company if they suffer from long-haul COVID and cannot return to work. ...Read Full Story