Ottawa Lawyer: What does my GAF score mean?
Ottawa Lawyer - If you have suffered an Ottawa accident, you may have been assessed using a GAF score. The GAF score, or Global Assessment of Functioning score, is used to determine an individual’s mental health in terms of their social, psychological and occupational functioning. In personal injury cases, [...]
Fatal Accident at Bank and Conroy kills 69 year old woman
Ottawa Lawyer —The Ottawa personal injury lawyers at our firm regret to announce that a 69-year-old woman died in hospital after her car struck a pick-up truck on Bank Street near the Conroy exit at 12:05 on January 14, 2010. The woman’s car was making a left hand onto Bank [...]
Will you take my Ottawa accident case on a contingency basis?
Ottawa Lawyer -- For many of our Ottawa personal injury clients, we will accept their case on a contingency basis. Taking a case on contingency means that the lawyer’s fees are contingent (or dependent) on the outcome of the case. This means that if the client does not recover [...]
If my injury was caused by tripping on a city sidewalk, do I have a case?
Ottawa Lawyer -- One of the most common questions our Ottawa personal injury lawyers receive is, “do I have a case if I was injured after tripping on a city sidewalk?” The answer to this question depends on the reason why you tripped. You may have a legal case [...]
Struck by a car as a pedestrian or a cyclist? How do you pay for Rehab?
Ottawa Accident Lawyer--If you are an Ontario pedestrian or a cyclist who was struck by a motor vehicle in Ottawa, there is accident benefit insurance that can help you. If you do not have car insurance, accident benefit insurance is available to almost anyone injured in an Ontario accident. Your [...]
How long do I have to sue after an Ontario accident?
Ottawa Lawyer -- There is a two year limitation period for most adult personal injury cases in Ontario. This means that you must hire a lawyer and begin the legal process within two years of your accident. In some circumstances, shorter notice requirements are in place which means that [...]
Do I need a lawyer for my Ottawa injury case?
Ottawa lawyer-- Some people who suffer a personal injury in Ottawa might be able to negotiate a settlement without the help of a lawyer. Most often these cases involve minor injuries that improve or heal quickly, and no significant wage loss. However, for more significant injuries, it is in your [...]
Accident Benefit Fraud Ring Detected in Ontario
Ontario Accident Lawyer- Ontario insurance fraud detectors have uncovered a ring of 40 fake accidents resulting in over $10 million in fake accident benefit claims and related insurance claims, according to the Globe and Mail. Staged accidents, primarily in Toronto, as well as the alleged participation of various medical clinics [...]
Client Earns More Compensation with an Ottawa Lawyer
An example from yesterday reminds me of how vulnerable most accident victims are when it comes to asserting their rights to accident benefits. We have a seriously injured Ottawa man whose accident took place in the late fall 2008.
Ottawa Lawyer | Why You Have to be Truthful in a Defence Medical
I want to share with you a section of a case decision that was released in Ontario. It is not my case and I do not know the lawyers or the parties involved. I do know this, however, the case sure does show how dangerous it is to overstate the extent of your injuries.
