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 […]
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 […]
Some Tips For Safe Cycling
With the ice melted and the sun shining, the number of bicycle commuters will steadily increase over the next few weeks. Here are a few tips to keep you safe on the roads while on your bike. Take Advantage of the Bike Paths The Ottawa area is blessed with over 600 km of mixed-use paths […]
What is “Adverse Cost” Insurance and Do I Need It?
In Ontario the winning party to a lawsuit can generally expect that the losing party will be ordered to pay a portion of their legal costs. A first pay insurance policy protects plaintiffs from the risk of being ordered to pay some of the defendant’s legal costs following a trial. This is called an adverse […]
Vicarious liability: You are liable for the actions of people who have “possession” of your vehicle with your “consent”.
If you allow another person to take possession of your motor vehicle you will be held liable for any damages caused by the negligent operation of the vehicle. It is therefore important to protect yourself from a possible lawsuit as a result of the negligent operation of your motor vehicle (either by you or by […]
