Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Many Ontario accident victims learn they have developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. This condition is a chronic neurological syndrome that frequently results in debilitating pain. Our clients have developed this condition following crush injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries and cycling accidents. Complex regional pain syndrome may [...]
Surveillance in Your Ottawa Personal Injury Case
Ottawa accident claimants: If you are in an accident, there is a good chance that you will be the subject of some surveillance by a private investigator. Remember, surveillance cannot hurt your case if you are 100% honest about what you can or cannot do as a result of [...]
Ottawa Accident Claim: The Limitation Period
A caller to our Ottawa accident lawyer today asked a question. "Have I protected myself against the expiry of the limitation period if I have written to, and am in negotiations with, the insurance company?" Answer: No. The only way to protect your limitation period is to have a [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Ottawa Valley Experiences 350% increase in Fatal Accidents
Unlike most of Eastern Ontario, the area patrolled by the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police experienced an increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2009. In 2008, the area saw only two fatal accidents. In 2009, the area saw nine fatal accidents. Affected communities include: Petawawa, [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is a Neuropsychologist and When Do You Need One?
A neuropsychologist is a professional who assesses an individual’s cognitive, motor, behavioral, language and executive functioning skills on the basis of the acquired data. In other words, a neuropsychologist is a medical professional who tests and evaluates the diverse functioning skills of your brain by employing different methods. A [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is a Neuropsychologist?
Many of our personal injury clients and callers suffer from disturbing symptoms after a car accident or other motor vehicle accident. These include symptoms of headaches, forgetfulness, distraction, irritability, an inability to sleep and other related symptoms. In some situations, these symptoms may be the result of a traumatic [...]
Ottawa Lawyer – How to Wreck Your Case at Discovery
If you are injured in an Ontario accident, your Ottawa personal injury lawyer may start a law suit on your behalf. One very important step in your case is your examination for discovery. The evidence you give, and how you give it, will have a serious impact on the insurance company's [...]
Ottawa Lawyers: New Laws for Private Investigators
Ottawa- Anyone who has undergone a personal injury law case knows that surveillance by a private investigator is part of the routine. Almost every injured victim is subjected to at least cyber surveillance if not actual surveillance. Now, starting April 15, 2010, people applying to become a security guard [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Accident while Not Wearing a Seatbelt?
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer, I sometimes see cases where my own client was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. If you were injured in an Ontario car accident and were not wearing a seat belt, you may wonder what effect it will [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Are you ready for Examination for Discovery
One of the most important steps in your personal injury law suit is examination for discovery. During the examination, you are asked questions under oath about the key aspects of your medical history, employment, family life and the accident itself. Careful preparation for discovery is key. In this video, [...]
