Why do I need an Ottawa personal injury lawyer?
At our law firm we are regularly reminded why it is vitally important to get legal help early after an Ottawa motor vehicle accident. When you don't, valuable evidence can be lost or forgotten. Recently we were preparing our client for examination for discovery. That is the step in the [...]
Ottawa Judge Awards $6.1 Million After Rollover accident on Highway 401
Ottawa Lawyer - The Honourable Mr. Justice Quigley released his judgment yesterday in our case involving a man in his twenties who suffered a serious spinal cord injury, among other injuries, in a single vehicle rollover accident. He was a passenger in the car. The accident was near Brockville [...]
4 True Facts About Ontario Insurance Claims After a Car Accident
1. An Ottawa auto accident claim is not a get rich quick scheme. Awards of money for pain and suffering are very modest in Ontario. The most severe injuries (think quadriplegia or the worst brain injury) will receive less than $350,000 for pain and suffering. Sometimes injured victims receive [...]
Ottawa Bus Crash Leads to Bylaw Charge
OTTAWA BUS ACCIDENT — Ottawa police have charged a OC Transpo bus driver after an accident that sent a pedestrian to hospital in April 2012. The charge was: "failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian using an authorized pedestrian crossover." A 32 year old man was hit by [...]
In an Ottawa Accident Without Insurance?
I was injured in an Ottawa accident where I was driving without proper insurance on my car. Can I sue? Even if you did not cause the Ottawa car accident, you cannot usually advance a claim or sue the at-fault party if you were knowingly driving without insurance. Whether or [...]
I was in a serious car accident in Ottawa, what do I do?
In an Ottawa accident? Here are some basic steps to take right away to protect yourself. Get the other driver’s information, including: Name Address, Telephone Vehicle licence plate, make and model Driver’s licence number Other driver’s insurance company and policy number If the other driver tries to deny you any [...]
How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
Every year in Ottawa and throughout Ontario there are hundreds of motorcycle accidents. Many of these accidents result in serious injury and some are even fatal. Many of these accidents and injuries are avoidable. Knowledge and prevention are key tools in remaining safe when riding a motorcycle. Reasons for [...]
Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accidents: City of Ottawa
Of all the possible accidents, the hit-and-run accident is often the one that grabs the most headlines and attention. Society tends to accept that motorcycle accidents do happen but, not taking proper measures and responsibility when you have been involved in a motorcycle accident is seen as a slap in [...]
Ottawa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Information
With its beautiful landscape and long winding roads,Ontario has long been a popular motorcycling area. Unfortunately, every year thousands of motorcycle collisions are reported, many involving serious injuries and death to drivers and passengers. The Ministry of Transportation (MOT) of Ontario compiles and reports 10 year statistical studies of [...]
What Should I Wear to Examination for Discovery in an Accident Case?
If you are ever in an Ottawa accident, you may have to take part in an examination for discovery as part of your legal proceedings. Understanding what this process entails and knowing how to present yourself can help you achieve success in your lawsuit. What is an Examination for [...]
