Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Welcomes Skating Helmet Law
OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER- We are very pleased that Ottawa children aged 10 and under will be required to wear helmets during public skating sessions held in City of Ottawa facilities starting January 1, 2012. In a press release accompanying the law's announcement, the City estimated that 5,700 Ottawa children receive medical treatment in emergency rooms, [...]
Making a Claim in a Hit and Run or Where there is No Insurance
If you or a family member has been injured in a motor vehicle accident by another driver who does not have insurance, or has inadequate coverage, don’t assume that you can’t bring a claim. In many cases, your own insurance or the insurance on the car you are riding [...]
Struck by A Drunk Driver in Ontario? Ottawa Lawyer
Ottawa Lawyer- If you are injured in a car accident or other motor vehicle accident in Ontario caused by an impaired driver, you should consider contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. In that circumstance, you may have recourse not only to sue the impaired driver who [...]
Do I need to see a Medical Specialist After my Ontario Accident?
If you have been injured in an Ontario accident, you have likely seen your family doctor for a medical assessment. While it is a good idea to visit your general practitioner about your injuries, it is also wise to seek additional medical attention and advice from specialists. If a doctor [...]
Considering a Litigation Loan? New Case raises Flags
Pursuing an Ontario personal injury lawsuit can be a daunting task for many individuals. Most people have not previously dealt with the law, lawyers or courtrooms and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the primary concerns people have about pursuing an Ontario lawsuit is the financial expenses they will [...]
Catastrophic Injury in Ontario- Changes Ahead?
If you have suffered a serious Ontario personal injury, you may be interested to know about some of the recent changes surrounding some of the legal concepts, insurance issues and definitions involved in your Ontario Accident Benefit Claim. One recent issue is the changing of the definition of catastrophic impairment. [...]
What Are The Components Of A Rehabilitation Program?
The injuries that result from an Ontario car accident include fractures, sprains, chest or knee contusions caused by impacts with steering wheels, dashboard, or airbags as well as a wide variety of soft-tissue injuries. The treatment prescribed by a physiatrist or other specialist could include following, in addition to [...]
Serious Cyclist Accident Involving Open Car Door
Ottawa Lawyer- Today we delivered a settlement cheque to a cyclist who was injured when a driver opened his door in traffic. My client struck the open door on his bike and went flying into a street in the Glebe. Fortunately for my client, there was no on-coming traffic. [...]
5 Factors that Affect the Value of Your Ontario Accident Case
If you are like most of our Ottawa accident clients, you are very keen to know how much your accident case is worth. Who can blame you? You are going through this stressful legal process, it makes sense that you want to know whether your case is worthwhile. Unfortunately, [...]
Avoid Backyard Pool Accidents: Ottawa Lawyer
OTTAWA LAWYER-- While on vacation we stumbled across a display by a community group in Florida that was advocating increased safety around backyard pools. Of course backyard pools are extremely common in Florida but they are increasingly common in eastern Ontario Water Watcher Lanyard particularly with the availability [...]
