Anyone that has been involved in a wintertime collision should give serious thought to hiring a lawyer. Lawyers have been trained to deal with the complicating factors that work to determine who should be held liable for such an accident. (more…)
Quick Facts About Intentional Torts
If you have ever been in a position which required you to file a personal injury claim in order to receive fair compensation for an injury sustained as the result of somebody else’s negligence, you will have likely heard of the term “intentional tort”. (more…)
Obtaining Compensation In Case of Spinal Cord Injuries
One of the most severe injuries sustained is injury to the spinal cord, and not just in terms of financial impact, but also in terms of physical and emotional impact on both the victim and their loved ones. However, even if we look at the financial impact alone, we are already looking at a total of roughly $2.67 billion dollars in Canada.Because of this, the vast majority of victims who sustained their injuries as the result of somebody else’s negligence, choose to pursue a lawsuit in order to seek compensation from the party legally held liable. (more…)
Know About The Nuances of Product Liability Claims
Product liability is a serious matter. The betrayal of your trust from even just a single product can lead to life altering injuries. This is why laws have been put into place in all of Canada which allow the consumer, you, to hold the company accountable for any negligence which has lead to the hazardous faults in their products.Since you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, you will need to file a claim which will need to be settled with the company. And in order to get you a fair settlement, we have put together this guide which will better help you understand the workings of such a product liability claim. (more…)
How To Take Legal Action When An Incident At School Leaves Your Child Injury
No matter the size of a school, the entire staff will always have a tough time keeping track of all children at all times. While parents rightfully entrust the safety of their children with the school’s staff, accidents are still bound to happen time and again. In the aftermath of this, medical attention will be needed and the recovery process will begin. However, when it comes to more serious injuries, parents will oftentimes start to think about which legal action they can take, and who to take it against. (more…)
Have Changes In Ontario Insurance Law Left Citizens Under-Insured?
Seven years ago, changes to the insurance laws were implemented which went overlooked by up to a fourth of motorists across the province. These changes reduced the general benefits for all drivers, while leaving them the option to make additional purchases for extra coverage if they so wished to do. However, due to the lack of awareness raised around these matters, only about seven percent of motorists actually opted for purchasing extended liability insurance, and a meager six percent chose to invest in additional medical coverage. (more…)
What Does The Law Say About Negligent Supervision On The Part of A Supervisor?
Some people love to supervise and to give orders. However, the job of offering supervision entails more than telling others what to do. It also demands the willingness to listen. Supervisors that fail to listen invite the chance that their irresponsible actions could cause them to be charged with negligent supervision. (more…)
The Value of Footage From Dash Cam As Presented In Courtroom
When the claim made by a car accident victim gets presented in a courtroom, the availability of visual evidence becomes exceedingly important. Hence, a plaintiff’s possession of video footage from a dash cam can strengthen a lawyer’s stated argument. It can show what the defendant was doing before the crash. (more…)
How To Limit The Hazards That Can Develop At A Construction Site?
No one needs to see what is happening at a construction site, in order to realize that it could contain a wealth of hazards. The mere noises that come from a construction site make that fact obvious. Consequently, those men and women that have an interest in all workers’ safety ask this question: How can we limit the number of hazards that might develop at a place where construction workers are carrying out their job responsibilities? (more…)
How Parents Should Deal With Problems When Child Passenger Gets Injured In Car Accident
The first words of guidance given to a parent that must deal with an injured young passenger, in the minutes after a car accident, are these: Stay calm. Further advice would include statements such as this: Keep the child assured that all will be alright. (more…)