This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court.
What Is Personal Injury Law? A Plain-Language Guide for Ontario Residents
You were hurt. Now you're wondering if the law applies to you. You did not expect to be hurt. Maybe another driver ran a red light and hit your car. Maybe you slipped on ice outside a store that had not been salted in days. Maybe you were hurt on someone else's...

