Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer: Protect Your Child from Dog Bites
As personal injury lawyers we know that a dog bite injury can be devastating. Yet, a dog can be a child’s very special friend. The National Companion Animal Coalition together with the Canada Safety Council have created this resource to ensure the reduction of dog bite incidents, especially in children under [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Build a better bike helmet to avoid head injury
Avoiding child head injuries and child spinal cord injury is a pressing issue for all Ottawa parents, especially when those parents are also personal injury lawyers who see the damage a bike accident can cause. There is progress toward this shared goal. Researchers have been working towards a new [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Teens and Youth in Motor Vehicle Accidents
As personal injury lawyers we find these numbers very troubling. In Canada, over 700 young people (aged 15-24) are killed every year in road crashes, including car accidents, truck accidents and other motor vehicle accidents. On top of that, around 50,000 children are seriously injured in car accidents. These [...]
Ottawa Child Injury Lawyer: Trampoline Safety Tips
We are personal injury lawyers but parents too. We know kids love bouncing! Recently some doctors have been recommending that children be banned from playing on trampolines. They are seen by doctors as unsafe, causing many minor serious injuries to young children. Injuries can come in various forms. Children [...]
Ottawa Playground Accident Lawyer | Personal Injury Lawyer
Playground Injuries Children love playgrounds. Playgrounds are a great way to get kids moving. However, playgrounds are also a common source of injury for young children. When choosing which playground to enjoy with your children, there are important safety considerations our personal injury lawyers would like to share. This website: http://www.safekidscanada.ca/Parents/Safety-Information/Playground-Safety/Index.aspx, developed by [...]
Take Your Child to the Doctor After Any Motor Vehicle Accident: Ottawa Lawyer
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer -- Parents! Remember the importance of taking your child to the doctor after a car accident, even if it is apparently mild. It is important for a child to get a doctor’s check up after any car accident, especially one that has left a bruise or [...]
Avoid Child Injury Using Booster Seats
Mandatory Use of Booster Seats for Child Safety Booster seats are mandatory for children who are too big for car seats and too small for ordinary adult seat belts. Children who are too small for booster seats must use a car seat by law. The specifics are as follows: Babies [...]
Ottawa Kids in Serious Car Accidents
No child should die or be injured in an Ottawa motor vehicle accident that was preventable. This is the goal of the creators of www.kidsandcars.org. The website presents personal stories, videos and experiences providing a very useful resource to find out what to pay attention to when it comes to [...]
Ontario Child Injury Claim Lawyer
All settlements of cases involving minors (or others under a legal disability) require court approval. This is to protect the child to ensure: The settlement appears appropriate relative to the injury and precedent cases; and The legal fees and expenses charged by your child's lawyer are fair and appropriate [...]
Lawyer: Negligence Causing Personal Injury to Ontario Children
Here are examples of negligence that could result in injuries to your child. Motor Vehicle Accidents The driver of the car driving the child did any of the following: Unsafe or illegal left turn. Failure to stop at a stop sign or traffic light. Losing control by speeding or [...]
