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Ottawa snowmobile accident lawyers - complex snowmobile and car accident cases require experienced injury lawyers
Published on: Saturday February 18, 2012Ottawa snowmobile lawyers – Complexities of snowmobile accident claims
Snowmobiles are very fun winter recreational vehicles. Snowmobiles are heavy motorized vehicles and can cause serious personal injury. Under Ontario personal injury laws, the accident benefits available for snowmobile accident victims are very similar to those of any other type of motor vehicle accident. Given the heaviness of snowmobiles, openness of ride and the speeds they reach, snowmobile accidents can often result in very serious or catastrophic injury. In some cases, they cause permanent disability or death.
In Ontario, snowmobile accident victims and their family members can claim compensation for their losses from their own car insurance company (under what is called No-Fault Accident benefits) and from the person responsible for the collision in what is called a Tort Claim.
Your car insurer is obligated to pay no-fault accident benefits compensating you for such things as loss of income, expenses relating to others assisting an injured person with completing household maintenance and expenses related to self-care activities. The insurer, under no-fault law, must also pay for all necessary medical services and rehabilitation; if necessary to limits prescribed in the policy of insurance. Benefits are paid pursuant to an application by the injured person and there are time-lines by which applications must be provided to the insurer; there are consequences to not meeting time lines.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we have handled many cases where the insurance companies have denied benefits that they are legally and contractually obligated to pay their injured clients. You are entitled to dispute the insurer’s refusal to pay your benefits. Different levels of benefits are available to snowmobile injury victims, depending upon the type of injury and impairments. The process of obtaining accident benefits and claiming damages in a tort claim is complicated and requires careful and experienced analysis by an experienced personal injury lawyer who has experience dealing with snowmobile accident cases.
In a tort claim, you may claim compensation from the person responsible for the collision. The compensation paid under a tort claim is normally paid by the responsible person’s insurer (other driver for instance). In Ontario, injury victims who suffer serious and permanent injuries can recover damages compensating them for their losses, including their pain and suffering, their past and future lost income, their extraordinary future health care and home maintenance costs, their out of pocket expenses, interest and legal costs.
There are time limits which govern when an injured person must notify their own insurer of a claim, notify the responsible parties that they intend to bring a claim. There are also time limits by which an injured person must commence a court case seeking compensation, otherwise they may forever lose their right to bring court action and seek compensation. These time limits can restrict or eliminate an injured person's right to recover damages and compensation.
Whether a person has the right to commence a court action against another person in snowmobile cases is a complicated issue. Liability must be assessed by an accident lawyer. Our experienced personal injury and accident lawyers in Ottawa can properly assess all the issues in a snowmobile case such as liability, proper persons to seek compensation from, insurance coverage issues and the value of your snowmobile accident claim.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we understand the complexities of snowmobile accidents and the profound affects injuries sustained in snowmobile accidents may have on the injured person and their family. Our team of experienced and dedicated injury lawyers is dedicated to assisting persons injured in snowmobile accidents. They know how to deal effectively with the Ontario insurance and litigation systems in order to obtain maximum compensation. Our lawyers represent injury victims throughout southeastern Ontario.
We have represented clients injured in many types of vehicle accidents. Snowmobile riders can suffer serious and permanent injuries as a result of accidents which occur because of:
Negligent operation
Reckless driving
Defective machinery or failed safety equipment
Environmental hazards
Hidden obstructions
Thin ice
Low-hanging branches
Electrical wires
Poorly maintained trails
Drunk driving
Failure to yield right of way
Rear-end collisions
Side-swipe accidents
Failure to check blind spots
Misjudging speed
Dangerous trail or road crossing conditions
Etc...
Snowmobile riders who are physically exposed (there is no metal surroundings like a car for instance) are at a greater risk of sustaining significant injuries such as traumatic brain injury, head injury, back injury, fractures, internal injuries, chronic pain, spinal cord injury or paralysis. The injuries sustained can often require expensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we focus our law practice entirely on personal injury and accident law. We assess every case very carefully in order to identify all possible damages options so that our clients recover all types of damages necessary to adequately and fairly compensate them for their injuries.
Our lawyers will take every step necessary to avoid trial and negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of injured persons so that they obtain all benefits and compensation they deserve.
However, we prepare each case as if they are going to trial; that way, if the case does not settle (95% of all cases do settle however), we are prepared for trial. We have a vast network of medical and non-medical experts such as physicians, surgeons, neurologists, accident reconstruction specialists, occupational therapists, health care professionals, economists, accountants, actuarial experts and others, with whom we will consult to determine the full extent of your injuries and assess the full extent of your damages.
If you have sustained an injury as a result of a snowmobile accident, even if you were at fault or partly at fault, it is still worthwhile to consult with an experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyer. You are entitled to accident benefits under your own insurance policy to handle medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses and other economic losses.
Contact us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131. One of our Ottawa snowmobile accident lawyers will be glad to answer any of your questions and discuss our contingency fee arrangement which provides that we do not charge any fees unless we win your case. -
Ottawa Amputation Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Largest Boutique Injury Law Firm
Published on: Wednesday February 15, 2012Ottawa Amputation Lawyers - Some small firms cannot handle serious injury cases requiring administrative and financial support. We are Ottawa largest personal injury Boutique law firm. the partners are financially independent and have the financial resources to support serious injury cases.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we handle all types of injury cases resulting from all types of accidents. In serious injury cases, such as an amputation injury resulting from an accident, our Ottawa Ontario lawyers can address the particular legal issues arising out of amputations. The loss of any body part is devastating and words really cannot describe the serious profound life changing effects of suffering an amputation injury. You need a lawyer who focuses on amputation and serious injuries.
When assessing an amputation injury, there are many particular issues that arise such as the nature and extend of compensation. Amputations are generally considered catastrophic injuries which affects the type and amount of compensation available in both motor vehicle accident cases and non-motor vehicle accident cases. Don’t leave it to chance, we have, as a law firm, the necessary resources to support serious injury claims.
This Ottawa Injury and Accident Lawyer Blog is written regularly by the lawyers of the Ottawa personal injury law firm of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, Ottawa's largest boutique personal injury and accident law firm. This blog reports on injured victims and accidents in eastern Ontario with a focus in Ottawa, discusses personal injury issues and reports on local Ottawa news and events affecting injured persons.
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Ottawa Hockey Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Sports Injury Lawyers
Published on: Tuesday February 14, 2012Ottawa Hockey Accident Lawyers
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we have handled many personal injury cases in Ottawa and eastern Ontario involving children and adults injured in various sporting activities, including hockey.
It is not difficult to be injured participating in a sport or sporting activity. Injuries suffered while playing sports occur on a daily basis at schools, gyms, fields and training facilities. Sporting injuries involving hockey tend to be the most severe, due to the high number of head injuries causing concussions, catastrophic injury and spinal cord injuries. We have handled many sporting accidents causing a wide variety of injuries such as head injuries (such as severe concussion or hematoma), neck injuries, back injuries, paralysis and fractures.
Not all cases of sporting injuries result in the right to sue and seek compensation. If the athletic facility involved failed to provide safe, functional equipment, liability can follow. As with all personal injury claims, it is important to keep in mind that in order to succeed in obtaining compensation, there needs to be a wrongdoer, someone who was careless or negligent and caused the accident and injuries.
All circumstances must be taken into account when assessing liability.
Contact us at (613) 563-1131 or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation.
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In most personal injury and accident cases, an injured person needs an Ottawa accident and injury lawyer. This brief article explains why.
Published on: Monday February 13, 2012In most personal injury and accident cases, an injured person needs an Ottawa accident and injury lawyer. This brief article explains why.
Unfortunately, justice is not automatic. This is so even in cases where someone is clearly injured due to another person's carelessness or negligence.
As your Ottawa personal injury lawyers, there are a number of issues we address in order to protect the legal rights of our injured clients. We must carefully consider and properly address things like:
Determining notices and time periods to meet.
Taking steps to meet the notice and time lines.
Determining the legal deadlines to meet.
Taking steps to meet the legal deadlines.
Nature and extent of proper notices to provide.
Maneuvering through the insurance company mine-field.
Locating all possible insurance policies (both injured person’s policy and third party policies).
Assessing entitlements and benefits under various laws.
Assessing entitlements and rights under various possible insurance policies.
Assessing the positive and negative facts of each case.
Obtaining all relevant medical and other evidence.
Determining the applicable laws and legal principles in each case.
Determining the full extent of injuries.
Determining the value of each head of damages applicable.
Providing timely accurate legal advice.
Assessing damages and losses.
Retaining experts to assess losses.
Commencing court actions within the limitation periods.
Properly prosecuting a court action.
And much much more....
All of these issues can be quite complex and time consuming. Errors made at any stage can be extremely costly to our injured clients. As personal injury lawyers, we have extensive Knowledge of all applicable laws. We also have a clear understanding of the applicable court cases (judge made law); we understand how the courts system works and know how to properly read court decisions and how they have been interpreted. We know how to apply the proper personal injury laws and other laws to each case, including the common law and statutory laws.
Inexperienced lawyers make mistakes, such as failing to comply with a legal time deadline or legal notice requirement (many are found in insurance policies or under a statute) and missing or undervaluing certain heads of damages. In an instant, an injured person can lose their right to make a claim.
If the wrong information is provided to an insurance adjuster, this may have a significant harmful effect on the claim. Proceeding without the legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer can be very risky. The system is stacked against injured persons who are not represented by a personal injury lawyer.
Keep in mind that insurance companies are in business to make money. As a business, they will want understandably to reduce any payments or, if possible, not pay at all. Insurance companies have highly skilled and trained adjusters on staff and they hire very experienced and knowledgeable lawyers. They are very familiar with the insurance system and the legal system and they know how to take advantage of the systems.
Your Ottawa personal injury lawyer levels the playing field. Your Ottawa injury lawyer will take the steps needed to protect your interests and rights so that you can maximize the compensation you deserve.
As your Ottawa injury lawyers, we handle all of the steps for you. While you concentrate on recovery and returning to your day-to-day life, our Ottawa accident lawyers handle the complicated legal issues for you. We have experienced injury lawyers, paralegals and law clerks. Our team is ready to fight for you. Our personal injury team will protect your rights and work hard to get you the most money possible so that you are fairly and justifiably compensated for your injuries sustained due to another person's negligence or wrongdoing.
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Ottawa elevator and escalator lawyers - top Ottawa injury lawyers helping victims of accident in Eastern Ontario
Published on: Sunday February 12, 2012Ottawa Elevators and Escalator Injury Lawyers
The lawyers of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP have extensive experience handling cases for individuals who have suffered personal injury as a result of elevators and escalators, whether it occurred on private or public property. The law regarding preventing accidents occurring as a result of elevators and escalators is complex. Choosing a qualified Ottawa elevator and escalator accident lawyer is vital to obtaining fair compensation. Choose the wrong lawyer and you can lose thousands of dollars in compensation.
Ottawa has hundreds if not thousands of elevators and escalators in public and private buildings. Each year escalator and elevator machines are required to be inspected for safety by the TSSA and experts in the industry. The Province of Ontario regulates the design, installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators.
Despite all the safeguards in place, some owners ignore their legal responsibilities and each year people are seriously injured in Ottawa and Ontario as a result of defective, inadequately inspected, or poorly maintained elevators and escalators. In some cases, the accidents result in wrongful deaths. In most cases, the accidents could have been avoided.
As large mechanical machines, elevators and escalators can cause serious and permanent injuries. Our law firm has extensive experience handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, including many cases of injuries occurring on escalators and elevators throughout Ontario. We have handled cases such as escalator accidents caused by:
Improper installation
Missing parts
Sudden stoppages
Loose or missing parts
Inadequate maintenance
Inadequate supervision
Side entrapment involving footwear
In many cases, young children, who are attracted to the moving parts on the escalator, are injured because they fail to appreciate the dangers of escalators and elevators.
We have also handled cases of injuries caused by elevators such as:
Elevator falls
Elevator drops
Improper door movements
Defective safety strips on doors
Defective equipment
Uneven car landing, either above or below designated floor
Improper design
Improper maintenance
Negligent supervision
Escalator and elevator accidents are extremely complex cases to handle. It requires experience and knowledge of the operation of these types of machinery and its interplay with the many legal principles of negligence.
Because owners typically try to get the escalator or elevator fixed as soon as possible after an accident (and thereby getting rid of the evidence), it is important to promptly hire a qualified and experienced elevator and escalator accident lawyer so that we can immediately undertake a prompt factual investigation, identify and contact witnesses, preserve essential evidence, take photographs and deliver notices of claims.
Our lawyers have significant experience handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, including complex escalator and elevator accident cases. Our firm has the experience, the knowledge and the resources to best handle any elevator or escalator accident case resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.
Initial consultations with our law firm are always free, and our cases are handled on a no fee until we win your case basis (called contingent fee basis). Please call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131.
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer who has experience with these cases is vital to successfully obtaining compensation. Personal injury is our specialty, which is all we do, every day. We are considered one of the best personal injury Boutique law firms in Ontario.
Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131. Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP (Marc N. Quinn). There is no fee until we recover money for you. -
Ottawa Playground Accident Lawyers
Published on: Saturday February 11, 2012Ottawa School and Playground Injury Lawyers
If your child has been injured in a playground, your child may be entitled to compensation. Negligence is not always apparent and as injury lawyers, we can determine if the accident was caused due to the negligence of another party.
The area of playground injury law has changed considerably in recent years. While the basis of the claim still lies in Occupier's Liability or Premises Liability, it often interplays with negligent supervision allegations and legal principles.
Parents, teachers and lawyers are now more aware than ever that playground accidents are often the result of poor playground construction or design or as a result of lack of supervision.
There are ways in which schools, school boards, municipalities and private schools can make playgrounds much safer for children. Many of these changes are inexpensive and still allow children the ability to use playground structures constructively and freely. We have handled cases of child injury on playgrounds where the allegations centered on poor and negligent design, lack of maintenance and/or lack of supervision.
In many cases, accidents are simply accidents and there is no one to be sued. As parents, teachers and supervisors, we cannot prevent every accident. In other cases however, a child is injured due to the negligence of another. When children are injured in playground accidents, it is often school negligence that is the root cause. We investigate the reason(s) why an accident occurs and if a party or parties are at fault, we pursue that party or parties on behalf of our clients. We have succeeded in all school and playground negligence cases we have handled to obtain compensation for our clients.
Ottawa serious injury and playground accident lawyers - Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP - We have a special interest in personal injury, accident and disability cases. There is no fee unless we recover money for our clients. Our consultation is free and confidential.
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What is damages for loss of quality of life? What is damages for loss of enjoyment of life? Ottawa accident lawyers explain
Published on: Saturday February 11, 2012What Is Loss of Enjoyment of Life?
In any personal injury or accident cases, there are different types of damages which may be recoverable from the person who caused the injury, the at-fault party. They include special damages such as lost wages or lost income, out of pocket expenses and medical costs. There is also a type of damage called "pain and suffering damages" which is also sometimes referred to as non-pecuniary or general damages. Loss of enjoyment of life is part of the general damages an injured person can claim as a result of an injury or injuries sustained in an accident.
When a person suffers an injury, their lives are affected in various ways. Every injury impacts on the enjoyment of and quality of life of the injured person. In some cases it is temporary and minor, but in other cases, it is profound, life altering and permanent such as a serious head injury, spinal cord injury, brain injury or other serious injury. The more serious the injury, the more catastrophic the injury, the more this head of damage is relevant and significant. Loss of enjoyment of life is considered a general damage, such as pain and suffering damages.
Calculating the amount of damages for the loss of enjoyment of life, however, is not an easy task and your lawyer uses his or her legal skills to make an assessment in this regard. Your personal injury lawyer will use medical and other evidence, research case law and discuss with you the various ways the injury or injuries has affected your life and those of your family to arrive at an amount that would fairly compensate you for this head - type of monetary damages.
Therefore, you need experienced personal injury lawyers who focus their law practice on injury law. Our firm has this experience and the track record of success you need.
Ottawa serious injury and accident lawyers - Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP - We have a special interest in personal injury, accident and disability cases. There is no fee unless we recover money for our clients. Our consultation is free and confidential.
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Ottawa serious injury lawyers explain what a life care plan is and why lawyers need it for their clients.
Published on: Saturday February 11, 2012What is a Life Care Plan and why is it needed?
A life care plan is documents prepared by a health care expert as a way to assist injured persons assess their various medical needs. The written plan outlines the steps in an organized thought out and professional way which are needed to fulfil the care needs of an injured child or adult. It provides details on what specific medical and other care is needed, which professionals will provide the care and sets parameters like time lines so that an effective managed care program can be implemented by the various health care providers involved.
A life care plan is essential because it assists the injured person and their lawyers to accomplish two main goals: the first is to develop a care program which can assist the injured person deal with all life issues arising out of the injuries sustained such as type and nature of care services needed and the costs associated with those care services; and secondly, it assist the injured person’s lawyer in arriving at the proper and adequate compensation needed to implement the care plan. Properly assessing medical needs and all of the expenses that arise after a life-altering injury is greatly improved with a life care plan.
The various issues addressed in a life care program include but are not limited to:
assessing and listing care services required
assessing and listing expert care services required
setting time lines for implementation of care services
assessing impact on schools and education activities
listing needed medical equipment and devices
assessment of needs regarding social interaction
assessing home modification needs
addressing respite care needs
assessing physical therapy needs
assessing other various needs
setting out an implementation strategy
Life care plans are usually used in serious personal injury cases such as serious orthopedic injuries, head injuries, brain injuries, spine injuries and other profound and serious injury cases.
Creating a life care plan with advice from both medical experts and legal professionals is a means to protect our clients against unexpected care and other costs that can appear in the future. There is much less chance of missing an important expense when a life care plan is created by a qualified professional. There is a greater chance of obtaining higher compensation settlements and court awards with a life care plan in place.
Ottawa serious injury lawyers - Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP - We use life care plans to protect our seriously injured clients. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131. There is no fee unless we settle your Injury case. -
Best Ottawa Injury Lawyers - We are a team of Injury Lawyers
Published on: Friday February 10, 2012Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers -Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP.
We are a team of Ottawa accident and injury lawyers working as a law firm focussing only on personal injury, accident and disability law matters. We have helped many clients in Ontario who have suffered injuries due to a variety of accidents. Unless other lawyers, we do not simply dabble in injury law, injury law is all we do.
We assist accident victims and their families every day. We provide legal advice and service needed to obtain fair compensation for our clients who suffer injuries sustained in accidents.
We have a team of dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers who have a special interest in injury cases. Most of our clients come to us from referrals from other lawyers or past clients.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious personal injury as a result of an accident, we provide free legal consultations and can answer your questions. We also work on the basis of contingency and charge no fees until we recover compensation for you.
This Ottawa Injury and Accident Lawyer Blog is written regularly by Ottawa lawyers Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP who report on news and provide information about accident victims and their rights throughout Ontario.
Call us for a free consultation at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878. Visit us at www.ottawapersonalinjurylawyernetwork.com. -
Ottawa Orthopedic Injury Lawyers - Fractures, Broken Bones and More
Published on: Thursday February 09, 2012Orthopaedic Injuries: Fractures, Broken Bones and More - Ottawa orthopedic injury lawyers
Orthopedic injuries (typically fractures - broken bones) are often caused by car accidents and falls. In many cases, the fractures heal and there is little or no long term consequences to the injured person. In other cases, the fractured bone heals, but there is residual long term pain, suffering and in some cases significant permanent disability. In every case, injured persons are entitled to advance a claim for compensation of their injuries are the result of someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence.
Many victims find that their function has been impaired to some degree even after they have healed from a broken bone. Many of our clients explain that they continue to experience discomfort, pain or disability, long after their surgeons and physicians tell them the broken bones have healed. The long term consequences of fractures and other orthopedic injuries can be significant, disabling and permanent, depending on the extent of the injury or injuries.
The personal injury lawyers of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, represent people who have suffered serious orthopaedic injuries, whether the injuries have resulted from trip and falls, slip and falls, car accidents or any other type of accident. Our accident lawyers fully assess and review every aspect of orthopedic injuries and take all necessary steps to obtain full compensation for our clients.
We understand that the full range of adverse affects of orthopedic injuries such as physical pain, emotional and psychological pain and suffering, arthritis, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and regional pain syndromes, must be fully considered when assessing what is fair compensation. We understand that, like any injury, orthopedic injuries can affect someone's ability to function and work. Orthopaedic injuries can result in a requirement for extensive medical assessment and treatment, rehabilitation and has great impact on lifestyle. We take great care to consider all possible head of losses, expenses and damages.
We have experience handling many types of orthopaedic injury cases including:
simple bone fractures
complex fractures
bone injuries
back injuries
spinal cord injuries
knee injuries
shoulder injuries
arm and wrist injuries
hand injuries
leg, knee and ankle injuries
damage to soft tissue affecting bones
ligament damage and injury
cartilage damage and injury
muscle damage and injury
tissue damage and injury
We work very closely with various medical and non medical experts such as medical professionals, engineers, accountants, economists, care assessors and more to assess and determine the full extent and scope of damages sustained by our clients. We then fully pursue all of the possible compensation our clients deserve.
If you or a member of your family has suffered a serious orthopaedic injury due to another person's negligence or wrongdoing, please contact one of our injury lawyers at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation.
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