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It’s “incredible” there was no system in place to allow the federal government to recall a dangerous vehicle until very recently, Barrie-area personal injury lawyer Steve Rastin says. The Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act “provides the federal transport minister with the power to order car companies to recall a vehicle to correct a defect, conduct tests, and fix a new

Helen Wong slipped, fell and fractured her left ankle on January 11, 2014, while walking by the entrance to the condominium building in which she lived.  On January 30th, the injured woman sent a notice letter to the Town of Richmond Hill and also completed a property search and identified the owner of the building as York Regional Standard Condominium

A settlement agreement can at times be beneficial to all parties involved.  If you have been severely injured and plan on holding more than one party culpable, it could be a long and financially draining battle.  At Rastin & Associates, we offer you a free initial consultation to ensure that you are highly informed and involved in the decision making

When involved in an accident, the last thing on your mind should be the anxiety that comes along with the insurance and paperwork that follows.  Legislation is put in place to govern and supposedly make the process smoother from the time of the incident to its resolution.  For many, this is not the case.  The initial paperwork and request forms

Steve Rastin is set to address the Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability conference, which will take place on February 27th-28th, 2014. Steve will join other panelists on the second day of the conference to discuss, "The Dangers Lurking in Playgrounds and Parks: Guidance on How to Anticipate and Avoid Claims in Outdoor Recreational Spaces", covering topics including: Permitted uses

The last thing on your mind when you bring your child to a theme park is the chance of there being an accident. Unfortunately, fair and theme park accidents do occur. Theme park owners are responsible for protecting patrons from injury. They are required to perform regular inspection and maintenance of all the equipment on the premises. They must ensure

It is quite common for people to get hurt as a result of using faulty equipment. Often they are unaware of their rights to pursue claims against those responsible for the safety of the equipment. In law, a claim for such an incident is called a Personal Injury Claim.  Some examples of injuries that could be caused by faulty equipment include:

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