3 Things to Know When Working with an Adjuster
Many people deal directly with an adjuster at the insurance company when injured in an accident to get fair compensation. In a large number of cases, you might not need a lawyer if you have a small injury or if the loss is straightforward. Here are a few things you [...]
Getting Compensation After Snowmobile Accidents in Ontario
Every winter our personal injury lawyers are hired by families of people who have been seriously injured, or who have died, while driving a snowmobile or skidoo in Ontario. As fun as they are, snowmobiles can be dangerous and serious snowmobile accidents happen every single season in Ontario. Auger [...]
Can I Get Sued If I Give Someone COVID-19?
There has been recent media discussion about possible lawsuits against Ontarians who host social gatherings over the holidays. Some news outlets suggest that if a guest contracts COVID-19 after attending your house party, you could be found liable in negligence as the host.Our firm does not recommend breaching local and [...]
Broken Bones After an Ontario Accident | Toronto, ON
Broken bones or fractures are very common after accidents involving motor vehicles and also where people have fallen. In our Toronto personal injury law practice, we regularly see clients with fractures ranging from skull or facial bones to ankles feet and toes and everything in between! It is generally [...]
Slip and Fall FAQs
Slip and Fall FAQs Should I sue after a slip and fall accident? A slip and fall accident can have a range of injuries from minor to serious. Either way, a fall can severely impact the way you go about living your day-to-day life while trying to recover. However, is it practical for [...]
Answering your Questions about Toronto Long Term Disability Denial
If you have been injured or are sick and can no longer do your job, long-term disability benefits can be essential to your family’s well-being. The very last thing you want on your mind when you’re dealing with injury or illness is how you’re going to support those who count [...]
Is there a Difference between Short Term and Long Term Disability?
After a disabling injury or a serious illness, many clients find it hard to fulfill their job responsibilities. In that situation disability benefits provide income replacement and peace of mind while you pursue your recovery. Many Ontario employers offer group disability insurance plans. But very few employees actually read [...]
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect In Ontario
When your loved one moved to an Ontario Nursing Home, you expected they would receive the best care. And so did they. And yet, the lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth Injury Lawyers have heard from sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandkids about situations of abuse and neglect of elderly nursing [...]
What is a Pre-trial and Why Do I Need One?
This post was originally published on Nov 3rd, 2010 and updated on June 17th, 2020. If you have a personal injury lawsuit in Ottawa or certain other jurisdictions in this Eastern Ontario, you will have a pretrial before your case goes to trial before a judge or a judge and jury. [...]
Defensive Driving: What to Do If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving
This post was originally published on Sep 2nd, 2012 and updated on June 16th, 2020. There is nothing worse than a flat tire. Especially at night! Ugh! Have you heard the ominous “thump thump thump” while driving? You know that noise means your vehicle is now operating one wheel [...]
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