Any type and degree of injury is distressing as the victim of an accident. Some injuries, however, are classified differently in the eyes of the law in Ontario. It is important to understand whether your injury is viewed as minor, major or catastrophic so that you can fully grasp your legal rights and options. If…
read moreAs an injured accident victim who plans on filing a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, it is very important to understand the damages, or financial compensation, that you may be entitled to recover. This is the only way to ensure that you do not accept an inadequate settlement offer from an insurance company. Start by…
read moreWith St. Patrick’s Day upon us and Covid restrictions easing, many will be celebrating by hosting a party and serving alcohol. While commercial host liability has long been established in Ottawa and Ontario, many social hosts do not think about the potential for liability when serving alcohol to their guests. Under the current state of…
read moreSocial media is now playing a role in university acceptances, in the conviction of those who have committed crimes and, as you will see, personal injury cases. Here is a more in-depth look at how social media can impact such cases. Defence Lawyers Can Use Social Media To Disprove Your Claims Defence lawyers collect evidence…
read moreBy reviewing your unique circumstances and analyzing your case alongside a proven professional, you can gain a clear understanding of the potential damages from your personal injury case. In this latest post we’ll explain how damages are assessed in personal injury cases. Compensation Considerations When a judge or jury assesses damages to be awarded from…
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