Limitation Periods and Ontario Accident Cases
For most Ontario car accidents, slip and fall accidents, product liability accidents and other claims there is a basic two-year limitation period running from the day that the claim is discovered. This means most people have two years in which to start a lawsuit. However, the limitation period is [...]
Getting Compensation for Your Ontario Injuries
Most injuries happen in Ontario because someone was careless (negligence). Other times, injuries are caused by intentional violent acts. Where your bodily injuries are caused by someone's neglect or intention, you may be entitled to compensation. Some of the most common cases we handle include the following: Slip and [...]
Get a Fair Settlement from your Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident
1. Get appropriate medical care promptly following the auto accident: Call 9-1-1. Let trained medical professionals evaluate your injuries and take you to the hospital if needed. 2. Tell the truth but only the truth: Many accident victims speculate about the extent of their injuries or the cause of the [...]
Ottawa Accident Lawyer: 7 Mistakes About Personal Injury Claims
MISTAKE #1: Your personal injury lawyer will need a deposit before agreeing to take your case. Not True in most cases. In our office, our Ottawa injury lawyers accept most injury cases for a contingency fee. We get paid from the money we recover for you, usually from an insurance company. If you collect nothing, you [...]
Getting Compensation if You were At Fault in an Accident
Please do not assume that you cannot benefit from an Ottawa personal injury lawyer's advice because you think, or the police think, that you caused the accident. Do not dismiss the possibility of recovering damages in a single car accident. #1: Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits, also known as "No-fault benefits" Very significant [...]
Compensation After an Ottawa, Ontario Accident for Senior Citizens
If you have been involved in a car accident, a slip and fall or other accident caused by someone else' s fault, you will likely have questions about what compensation you may be entitled to as a result of your injuries and to provide for your future care needs [...]
Ottawa Amusement Park Accident Lawyers
Amusement Park injuries in Ottawa and elsewhere in Ontario are common and can be serious. Every year people are injured at the Ottawa Exhibition, local country fairs, Calypso Water Park and other travelling midways. Amusement park accidents can result in bone fractures, whiplash injuries, brain injuries ranging from concussions to [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is an Occupational therapist?
An occupational therapist is a professional who works with victims of major personal injuries such as injuries from motor vehicle accidents, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and traumatic brain injury to help them regain their strength and skills to conduct day-to-day activities. The primary intention of an occupational therapist is [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Bone Fractures after an Accident
If you or one of your loved ones has broken bones in an accident in Ottawa, then seeking the professional services of an Ottawa personal injury lawyer can help your cause to a great extent. While selecting a lawyer, it is crucial that you consider lawyers who have a history of [...]
What is a Physiotherapist?
If you are injured in an Ontario accident, there is a good chance you will be treated by a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists are health care professionals. Their job is to keep you moving as you're supposed to, to help you go back to moving as you could before an injury [...]
