Does Ontario have No-fault Car Accidents?
A well-educated woman came into our personal injury law office office today to ask about her Ottawa car accident that happened almost two years ago. I asked her why she waited until just before the limitation period expired. It is much more difficult to pull the case together at [...]
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. Watch this Video interview of an insurance company private investigator who describes his role on an insurance claim file. Remember, surveillance cannot [...]
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 – 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 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, [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer on T.V. – Ask the Expert
Injury lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth's second segment on Ottawa's "A" Channel's A Morning this morning is available now. This segment talks about limitation periods for advancing an injury claim as well as what to do in a hit-and-run accident. For more information about your accident claim, contact us at 613-233-4529 or [email protected]. [...]
Should You Call An Injury Lawyer Right After An Accident?
If you are in a serious accident, calling an Ottawa personal injury lawyer may not be your top priority. Plus, you may get good advice from a hospital social worker or friend telling you not settle your injury case too soon, before the extent of your injuries are known. [...]
What can I expect when I call a personal injury lawyer for the first time?
All Ontario personal injury law firms operate differently, but you can likely expect a similar experience the first time you call or drop by a personal injury law office. The first time you call the office, you are unlikely to speak directly to a lawyer. A Law Clerk or [...]
If I hire an Ontario Lawyer for my Injury Case, will there be a trial?
Q: If I hire an Ontario personal injury lawyer for my Ontario injury case, does that mean there will be a trial? A: The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Fewer than 5% of these cases go to trial in Ontario. Some injury cases [...]
An Ottawa Lawyer Explains: What is Negligence
If you are in an Ottawa car accident, or if you suffer a slip and fall, you don't have to dig very deep before you hear the word "negligence". Your personal injury lawyer may use the term. Many accident victims wonder what this term means. Negligence is the failure to [...]
