Articles tagged with: motor vehicle accident
Threshold Issues in Motor Vehicle Accidents in Ontario
September 23, 2019In 1990 the government of Ontario passed legislation with the goal of limiting personal injury claims going before the courts to the cases involving the most serious of injuries. For an injured individual to receive compensation for his or her injuries he or she must overcome two obstacles: the threshold [...]
Read more >Contingency Fees
November 24, 2017Unless you’ve been living in a bomb shelter over the past few years, you’ve seen commercials on television (or heard them on the radio) where they say, with vim and vigor, “You don’t pay unless we win.” Like they’re the only one’s in the Province of Ontario [...]
Read more >The Importance of Following Medical Advise in Personal Injury Cases
April 12, 2017I often wax poetic about damages in civil litigation actions. After all, getting damages is generally why we are involved in litigation in the first place. The idea behind damages is to provide compensation for actual losses. So, as a client, what does that mean for you? Well, if you are looking [...]
Read more >Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
March 22, 2017Being involved in any form of accident can have devastating consequences. As a result of the accident, you may have suffered a injury right here in Ottawa. Your injuries may cause you to endure physical and/or psychological suffering. It may be temporary or permanent. Any injuries you suffer may [...]
Read more >Holiday Cheer and Safety
December 13, 2016Friends, the holiday season is certainly upon us. It is a wonderful time of year to get together with friends and family to celebrate the festive season and cheer on the coming of the New Year. It can also be a time of danger on the roadways. Let’s all remember to be safe on the roads so that [...]
Read more >Winter Tires!
November 15, 2016It is now below 7°C...friendly reminder from our Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers to install your winter tires! Winter is coming and it’s time to put your winter tires on! We always recommend have your snow tires installed before the first snow fall. Once it starts reaching below 7°C, [...]
Read more >No Compensation for Illegal Immigrant Struck by Uninsured Drivers
October 27, 2016The government of Ontario created the Uninsured Motorist Fund in order to provide a base minimum of insurance coverage for Ontario residents, or residents of reciprocal provinces, who are involved in a motor vehicle accident where the driver and/or owner of the defendant car cannot be identified. The [...]
Read more >Being a good driver can save you 10% on insurance premiums....but, what you did not know...
October 12, 2016Lately insurance companies have been giving out 10% discount on motor vehicle insurance through a new program called “My Driving Discount”. The only thing the insurance company requires you to do ONE simply task - install a “device” in your vehicle and keep it there. It’s [...]
Read more >Driverless Cars: A New Future in Personal Injury Litigation?
September 19, 2016How many times have I sat in rush hour traffic dreaming about the ability to flick the switch to auto pilot while I hop in the back seat for a nap on the ride home! While this may seem a bit far flung, at this very moment, the reality is automated vehicles, or driverless cars, are NOT too far in the [...]
Read more >WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT: PART TWO - Build your case
August 04, 2016After the initial shock of the accident has worn off, there are a number of things you need to do, some of which will be on an ongoing basis until your case is resolved. MEDICAL ADVICE – Assure you have followed the treatment plan your doctor has set out, and follow up on all appointments [...]
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