After a motor vehicle accident in Ottawa, or anywhere else across Ontario, injured parties are entitled to sue the at-fault driver and/or owner of the vehicle that caused the accident. If you were in an accident, you may be able to claim the following forms of compensation in a lawsuit: a) General damages for pain…
read moreMany lawyers in Ottawa offer contingency fee agreements which provide that there are “no fees unless you win”. However, what exactly are the risks if you lose your case? In Ontario, the party that loses a lawsuit in most cases is required to pay the costs and disbursements of the successful party. Adverse cost insurance…
read moreEvery automobile insurance policy in Ottawa and across Ontario contains mandatory Accident Benefits coverage. This includes weekly Income Replacement Benefits and Non-Earner Benefits. This also includes Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits to help you recover from any accident-related injuries. Generally, you are entitled to recover Accident Benefits, regardless of who is at fault for the accident….
read moreSenior citizens in long-term care homes have been hard hit by the Coronavirus, COVID-19. In Ottawa alone, at the Carlingview Manor, there were two COVID-19 outbreaks. During an outbreak between April 7 and June 18, 170 residents and 89 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, numerous residents have died as a result of complications…
read moreIn Ottawa, and across Ontario, if you were employed at the time of a motor vehicle collision but can no longer work as a result of your injuries, your automobile insurer will likely pay you Income Replacement Benefits to help support you. But what if you were unemployed at the time of the collision? You…
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