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Some car accident victims ask that question, because, in their eyes, texting seems like such an innocent action. Actually, it is not. Texting exemplifies the type of distraction that can present a danger to others. (more…)
Understanding Negligent Supervision Leading To Injury Claims
For the majority of the year, parents across the globe give their children into the care of schools and day care facilities for five days a week, and several hours of each of those days. And the children don’t always stay on school grounds, sometimes they are also taken out on field trips. (more…)
Who Is Responsible For A Dog Bite?
No dog owner likes to think of their beloved puppy hurting someone, especially not a child, friend or family member. However, these attacks happen and when they do, it is important to understand who will be held liable. The biggest factor will be where it happened, since laws vary between countries and even provinces. For example, there are areas which have a one-bite rule, in which it is stated that the owner will not be held accountable if the dog has hurt someone for the first time. However, this means that, if the dog is known to pose a threat, the owner will be held fully responsible. (more…)
Safety Tips For Motorcyclists
No other mode of transportation sees as many injuries and deaths as the motorcycle. However, if you are still adamant on driving yours everywhere, you should learn to be overly aware and cautious of all other vehicles on the road, as well as each and every one of the road safety laws. You can look online or discuss the issues with experts. (more…)
How To Keep Your Property Up To Safety Standards
Both the owners and occupiers are responsible for keeping their property safe to any and all legal visitors. But to be sure that your own property is up to standards, you will first need to know what constitutes as dangerous. Whether it is residential, commercial or public property, all need to be safe which means staying on top of maintenance work, using proper building materials and construction, and of course, having a secure design to begin with. (more…)
Basis of A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
All health care professionals can be the perpetrators of medical malpractice, but not all unsuccessful surgeries or unfortunate deaths are automatically a result of medical malpractice. For a lawsuit of this kind to be successful, it has to be clear that the health care professional’s negligence or lack of care led to the injury or death. (more…)
Why Is It Important To Opt For Mediation In Personal Injury Lawsuits?
After an injury is sustained by one party as a result of another’s wrongdoing, the injured is owed compensation. In most cases, the defendant’s insurance company will cover these costs which will then help the injured and possibly also their family recover and return as closely as possible to their previous state prior to the injury. (more…)
What To Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you have recently been involved in an accident in the province of Ontario, you will now have to follow a series of steps to reach the point where you can file a personal injury lawsuit. To make this easier on you, we have put together a guide you can check of until you have reached that goal. (more…)
Times You Need To Report Car Accidents And What Happens If You Don’t
Most people know which steps to take after a big scale car accident that involves broken glass, smashed in doors, smoke and bleeding drivers, but when it comes to far less serious accidents, many people wander in the dark. However, staying that uninformed can prove dangerous since you may end up facing serious consequences because you failed to report something that should have been reported. Following this comes a small guide that will help you figure out when and what to report: (more…)
Quick Guide To Tort Claims
If you have been hit by a car in recent times, you may have stumbled upon the word “tort” or more specifically, the words “tort claim”. Thus, what is that? To put it simply, it’s the compensation a person may seek after they have been injured by another during an accident. (more…)