Personal Injury Lawyers
May 4, 2017
If someone in your family has been seriously injured, your life has probably been turned upside down. Your time may be spent traveling to doctors’ appointments and rehabilitation sessions. Perhaps they are unable to assist with childcare or housework due to their injuries, so you are taking on more day-to-day responsibilities. In some cases, you […]
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April 27, 2017
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury as the result of negligence, an experienced personal injury lawyer can be an invaluable resource. But how do you choose a lawyer to represent your interests? What to expect when choosing a lawyer If you are injured in Ontario, there can be strict limitations on […]
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April 20, 2017
Last week, we discussed how the court calculates damages for pain and suffering, or general damages. In most personal injury cases, this is how a victim’s compensation will be decided, in addition to any special damages they can prove through evidence. In motor vehicle accident claims, however, Ontario law operates to limit a victim’s compensation […]
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April 13, 2017
Pain and suffering is just one of the categories of compensation that may be available to the victims of negligence, but it is often the first thing that people think about when they consider whether to sue for damages. In an earlier post, we briefly discussed how a personal injury claim is quantified, and explained […]
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April 6, 2017
It happens more often than you think, assault by an overly aggressive nightclub bouncer or event security guard. Bouncer assault is, in many cases, both a criminal and civil offence. This means that you can choose to press criminal charges, or sue the perpetrator in civil court for your injuries, or both. But there are […]
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March 31, 2017
When you, or someone you care about, is injured in the course of receiving medical treatment, you may be concerned that there was some sort of negligence or medical malpractice on the part of a treatment provider that caused the injury. When can professionals be sued for medical malpractice? Sometimes, medical procedures do not have […]
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March 23, 2017
Cyberbullying has been the subject of a growing number of criminal investigations, and is beginning to form the basis for civil claims as victims seek compensation for psychological injury and emotional distress. Unlike the high burdens of proof required the find someone guilty under criminal laws, a civil plaintiff has a slightly lower standard in […]
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March 16, 2017
In recent years, a number lawsuits have been initiated against the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) on behalf of individuals that claim they were seriously injured while being conveyed in an airport wheelchair, or suffered an injury because no airport wheelchair was available for them. Disabled passengers rely on their airline to ensure that their needs are […]
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March 9, 2017
Anaphylaxis is a serious physical reaction, usually triggered by exposure to an allergen, that can lead to serious personal injury or even death. Those people with allergies are always very careful, but mistakes can happen. Last year, a Quebec restaurant patron suffered a severe allergic reaction after being mistakenly served salmon, ending up in hospital […]
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March 2, 2017
Car insurance options in Ontario can be confusing, and it can be difficult to know whether you have the right protection in place. There are certain types of coverage that are mandatory. For example, all policies must have a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability coverage. This amount can then be increased with optional, additional […]
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