Winter Tire Discounts Can Cost You More Than It Saves You
Recently I added a second vehicle to my auto insurance policy. Since I work in the personal injury department, I was very keen to ensure that I selected the policy which would fully protect me (to learn more about this please read our blog “Are optional benefits really optional” here). Throughout the call, I was […]
Don’t Let Your Friends Ruin Your Legal Case
It’s 2019, social media has been a large part of people’s lives for some time now. At Millar’s law, we are not surprised that the majority of clients know that they should never post pictures or comments of them participating in things that do not represent a true picture of their life post-injury on their […]
E-Cigarette Paranoia
Panic Seizes Parents – Poor Sciences Dominates the News Cycle Who wouldn’t be concerned about e-cigarettes following the recent news cycle about people dropping dead and being admitted to the hospital with lung failure tied to vaping? Let me start by emphasizing that I am not a medical doctor, nor did I play one on […]
The Insurance Slip That Gets You Arrested
A recent CBC article alerting Ontario residents that we will soon be able to show proof of insurance electronically on our smartphones was framed as a matter of convenience, but you should be cautious when sacrificing your right to privacy. Your smartphone is a personal item. The information stored in the messages and emails exchanged […]
Can Your Spouse Take Your Inheritance in a Divorce?
For the most part, property gained during a marriage must be split equally when a couple separates. You can think of a married couple as one joint financial unit, from the date of marriage to the date of separation. When a couple gets married, their spouse is automatically entitled to an equal share of property […]
Is Sexting a Crime?
For the first time in 2012, the word ‘Sexting’ was listed in Meriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding ‘sexually explicit’ messages, photographs, or images, primarily between mobile phones, of oneself to others. When is Sexting NOT illegal? When photos, videos and conversations are shared between consenting adults (over 18); and Photos, videos or conversations are shared only between […]
Are Optional Benefits Really Optional?
Protect Your Self! Don’t end up injured, without help and broke! Like most people, I am cost-sensitive and like reading up on who offers the cheapest car insurance. I always like to find the best bang for my buck, and insurance is often a difficult space to navigate. This is because ‘cheap insurance’ is often […]
Are Your Kids Safe at School?
I grew up believing that schools are inherently safe. Unfortunately, our neighbour to the south is proof positive that schools can be as dangerous. Thankfully, while we don’t generally see issues involving gun violence, we do have instances of bullying, assault, sexual abuse and playground accidents resulting in serious physical injuries. With our kids returning […]
Get Your Pot Pardon Today!
It’s been one year since cannabis became legal in Canada, a lot has changed in this last year except for the government’s stance on pardoning those with charges related to cannabis. However, the Canadian government has recently changed their approach and have revealed that cannabis pardons are now finally available. As of August 1st, 2019, […]
Just Shut Your Mouth & Blow
I am always surprised at how willing people are to talk to the police. I have no problem with a friendly hello in the coffee line, small talk at a community event or focused call when assistance is needed. Speaking to the police in situations when people aren’t in trouble are not troublesome to me. However, when you […]
