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 [...]
In an Eastern Ontario motor vehicle accident how am I compensated if I need to be retrained for work?
If you are a victim of an Eastern Ontario motor vehicle accident and you are left unable to perform your work duties, you may need retraining or modified tasks in your job. Any time your livelihood is impacted by an accident, you should look to a personal injury lawyer for advice. The [...]
Perth Car Accident Follows Police Chase
April 10, 2013 - Three teens were seriously injured in a car accident near Perth, Ontario on Wednesday morning. The accident happened when the vehicle crashed into a hydro pole in the area of County Road 10 between Richardson Side Road and Ford Road. The vehicle had earlier been involved [...]
Winchester Car Accident Hospitalizes Two Men
Two drivers were hospitalized after a morning car accident on April 11, 2013 at about 6 a.m. The accident happened on Highway 31, south of Winchester, between county roads 38 and 43. News reports indicate that both drivers were trapped in their vehicles and that both had serious injuries. The two drivers, [...]
Ottawa Police Pilot Electronic Car Accident Report Forms
According to this article, some Ottawa police vehicles are now equipped to process motor vehicle accident report forms electronically. Introduced as a cost saving measure, this initiative is intended to reduce the time police officers spend at the scene of Ottawa motor vehicle accidents. Currently, the motor vehicle accident [...]
How to Prepare for a Defence Medical Assessment or an Insurer’s Exam
Here are four easy steps to help you get a fair medical assessment by doctors hired by an insurance company in your Ottawa accident case. Be very clear during the medical assessment about what your pain is in terms of how you describe it to the medical assessor. Use words [...]
Fatal Accident Near Carlsbad Springs
Carlsbad Springs- Sadly, a 78-year old woman died in a serious motor vehicle accident near Carlsbad Springs on Sunday, November 25, 2012. The fatal car accident involved two cars at the intersection of Devine and Frontier Roads. The accident happened around 5 p.m. Read more about the motor vehicle accident in this [...]
Driving Anxiety After My Ottawa Car Accident
The screech of tires, the sound of metal hitting metal, the echo of shattering glass, the smell of burnt rubber from hastily braked tires… the aftermath of your Ottawa car accident involves much more than just the physical scars. The memories of a traumatic collision can haunt victims leaving [...]
Protect Yourself After an Ottawa Accident: A Post Accident Checklist
The first week after you’ve been in an Ottawa car accident can be the most critical. While recollections and evidence are still fresh, use our checklist to ensure you’ve taken every step to aid your Ottawa personal injury lawyer in forming your case. Get Medical Attention. Injury after a car accident is [...]
Why is Hiring an Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Better Than Handling the Case on Your Own?
Finding an Ottawa personal injury lawyer in the wake of your Ontario car accident can be a daunting task. After all, putting the outcome of your personal injury case in someone else’s hands requires a lot of trust and faith that the result will be in your best interest. [...]
