Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice
Doctors must fully inform their patients of the risks involved in any proposed medical procedure, treatment, or test. This is called “informed consent.” If a doctor does not get informed consent from a patient, and the patient is injured, the patient may have grounds to sue the doctor for medical malpractice. What is Informed Consent? […]
Cottage Ownership and Liability
Cottage ownership comes with many rewards, but it also comes with some legal risks. Accidents and injuries can happen in the cottage, on the dock, on surrounding waterfront property, or on three water. These accidents can expose a cottage owner to legal liability to the injured person. Here are some tips for avoiding personal liability […]
The Basics of a Medical Malpractice Case
In order to be successful in a medical malpractice lawsuit you must establish each of the following things: A doctor-patient relationship existed You must show that you had a physician-patient relationship with the doctor or other medical practitioner you are making a claim against. This means you requested treatment from the doctor and the doctor […]
The Importance of Long Term Disability Insurance
Most people think that unless they are employed in a dangerous job or participate in a risky hobby, they have very little risk of becoming disabled. They view a long term disability policy as unnecessary and an expense that they can safely avoid. According to the Council for Disability Awareness almost 25% 20-year-olds have a […]
How to Minimize Motorcycle Safety Risks
Any enthusiastic motorcyclist will tell you that riding a motorcycle gives them a feeling of freedom. Unfortunately riding a motorcycle comes with its own specific risks. According to the OPP, as of August 2017, there had been 30 motorcycle fatalities in Ontario, a number that was approaching the 36 fatalities in all of 2016, which was the […]
What Disability Insurance May be Available To You
Before you make a disability claim, you need to identify the disability benefits you may qualify for. There are several types of disability benefits plans and programs in Ontario and each has its own eligibility requirements. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for more than one disability benefit. Here are the most common sources of […]
Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The timing of a personal injury lawsuit is difficult to predict. It depends on many things, including actions the Defendant takes, Court schedules and decisions the client makes. A lawsuit can take between one to five years or longer to settle or go to Trial. Regardless of how long they take, most personal injury lawsuits […]
How to Prepare for a Meeting with your Personal Injury Lawyer
The first meeting with a personal injury lawyer is important. It establishes the basis for your future relationship. The more information and documents you bring to the meeting the better and more meaningful the initial meeting will be. Your personal injury lawyer will appreciate the time you took to obtain and organize any important documents […]
When Cars and Cyclists Collide
With the arrival of spring weather, Ottawa’s cyclists are out in force. Ottawa is a great city for cycling. We have over 600 km of bike paths in the Capital Region. However, not everyone can get to where they want to go without resorting to cycling on city streets. Cyclists, just like drivers, must obey […]
