Prior to meeting with a potential client, a lawyer has worked with a long list of other clients. Often, that particular attorney find that the same questions get asked over and over. Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions. (more…)
Lawyers In Ontario Deal With Changes To Province’s Welfare Programs
An attorney in Ontario can now expect to hear more frequently from an adult with a disability. Today, a disabled resident of Ontario must deal with the fact that he or she will be receiving a decreased amount of government support. In other words, such residents must take the time to seek out a new source of funding. (more…)
Do Lawyers Get Complete Picture of Distracted Driving Incidents?
The introduction of cell phones has triggered changes in the public thinking, with respect to distracted driving. Large numbers of drivers feel that once any one driver can keep his or her eyes on the road, that same driver has been freed from the dangers associated with distracted driving. Because drivers can now by a device that guarantees hands-free driving, even while using a cell phone, many of the same drivers feel that a driver with 2 free hands cannot suffer the consequences of distracted driving. (more…)
How Lawyers Help Clients With A Sports Injury
The typical coach wants his team to win. A winning team must be better than the competition. When a coach equates better with tougher, the team members undergo rigorous training. That practice can increase the chances that any one player might develop a sports-related injury. (more…)
When Is Personal Injury Mediation Considered?
Following an accident which left you injured, and which was caused by another party’s negligent behavior, you will be in a position in which you can file a claim against the guilty party. As a result, the defendant’s insurance company will be held responsible for providing monetary compensation to you, the claimant and plaintiff. (more…)
What Happens If You Don’t Report Your Car Accident?
The majority of people know which steps to take when they have been involved in a car accident of major proportions, but what should you do under far less severe circumstances? Are there consequences if you neglect to report your accident? How should you report a minor accident? Read on to get answers to all of these questions. (more…)
Understanding Fatigue As A Symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury
In Canada, the most common cause for fatalities and disabilities in the aftermath of an accident, are Traumatic Brain Injuries (commonly shortened as TBI). Among the accidents which result in such fatalities and disabilities are motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls, which make up more than half of the reported cases annually reported. (more…)
Learn More About Tort Claims
If an accident in the recent past left you with serious injuries, you may have heard the term “tort claim” be thrown around a lot in regards to your situation. Thus, what is this tort claim? Well, in short, if someone has accidentally inflicted an injury upon another, and the injured then sets out to seek compensation for it, we call it a tort claim. (more…)
Guide To Personal Injury Lawsuits In Ontario
Following an accident which left you injured in the province of Ontario, you will find yourself in a position in which it is necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to receive compensation from the at fault party. The process toward achieving this goal can be complicated and frustrating, so in order to help you grasp a better understanding of the steps leading up to your goal, we have put together this guide. (more…)
Learn About The Application Process Before Applying For Disability Benefits
During every stage of the application process, the applicant must focus on one primary goal. That concerns the insurance company’s desire for evidence. The completed application should provide the insurer with an overwhelming amount of evidence, all of which help to support the applicant’s request for benefits. (more…)