A work history affidavit is one of the most important documents in a mesothelioma claim. For many Canadians, asbestos exposure happened decades ago, long before anyone knew the dangers of the material. When victims or their families are diagnosed with mesothelioma, the single most powerful piece of evidence they can provide is a sworn affidavit describing where and how exposure …
The 2018 asbestos ban in Canada marked a major public health milestone, ending more than a century of asbestos use in construction, manufacturing, and industrial production. However, despite the ban, asbestos remains a serious issue across the country, especially for workers and families exposed before 2018 who are only now being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and lung …
Proving asbestos exposure is one of the most critical steps in securing compensation for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases in Canada. Because asbestos-related illnesses often develop decades after exposure, many victims face challenges in gathering the necessary evidence. However, with the right legal guidance, it is possible to build a strong claim, even when exposure happened many years ago or …
For decades, workers at Stelco in Hamilton were exposed to asbestos on a daily basis without realizing the devastating health risks. The steel industry’s heavy use of asbestos insulation and fireproofing materials made Stelco one of Ontario’s most significant sites of occupational asbestos exposure. Today, many former Stelco employees and their families are being diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related …
Asbestos exposure remains a serious health concern across Ontario, particularly for those who worked in industrial or construction environments before asbestos was banned in Canada. Although the dangers of asbestos have been known for decades, many workers and their families continue to suffer from diseases caused by long-term exposure. Understanding how asbestos exposure occurs, what illnesses it causes, and what …
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do? Estate planning is an essential part of financial planning to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled after death. The Miskin Law team provides estate planning services to our clients in Peterborough, Oshawa, and the surrounding areas. It’s better to act sooner rather than later to ensure your loved ones aren’t left with a …
If there is a more horrifying scenario than taking a bottle containing asbestos, a known cancer causing agent, and liberally applying this to your infant or child it would be hard to imagine. Tragically the Johnson and Johnson baby powder lawsuit claims that this is exactly what tens of millions (or more) parents did for decades. But it wasn’t just …
Round Up is a very effective weed killer that has been distributed by the Monsanto company since 1976. Everyone from homeowners, landscapers, gardeners and individuals who performed general yard work, right through to farmers (some of Round Ups heaviest and most frequent users) have used this product to keep weeds at bay. Unfortunately Round Up appears to not only have …
Everyone knows that marriage is a commitment of love to one another. Fewer people understand the full implications of the legal commitment it entails. When a married couple divorces, for example, both spouses are required to divide any and all property that they acquired during the marriage equally, including their home, regardless whose name it’s in. If one spouse dies …
If a child or minor is injured, can they sue? We’re often asked this question, so we decided to share the answer. Children (defined as individuals under the age of 18) are not able to directly sue on their own; however their parent, guardian or any interested adult can represent them in making a claim. When this happens, the person …
