Mediation in the Personal Injury Context Mediation plays a vital role in resolving personal injury actions. Mediations are mandated by the Rules of Civil Procedure and provide an opportunity to the parties and their lawyers to meet with a trained alternate dispute resolution specialist (a mediator) to attempt to resolve some or all of [...]
Are settlements final? In the case of Morant v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2014 ONSC 2876 (S.C.J.), a Plaintiff filed as motion seeking a court order setting aside a settlement reached at mediation completed between the parties. The parties attended mediation and they reached a resolution of the Plaintiff's claims. At about [...]
Summary Judgment in Ontario - Ottawa accident lawyers provide information In 2010, the Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure were significant changed. In particular Rule 20 which now reads A motion to obtain a judgment summarily without the need for a full trial was always a very risky proposition and rarely were such motions brought or [...]
Ontario Injury lawyer Explains Limitation Periods --- September 22, 2014 In Ontario, there is a two year limitation period under the Ontario Limitations Act. This limitation period applies to the majority (but not all claims - some periods are shorter than 2 years) of claims. What this means is that if you intend to commence [...]
The B.C. Supreme Court recently made comments and decided a case which reviewed the way some Courts consider the significance of a Plaintiff's work history on claims for loss of earning capacity. In Riding-Brown v. Jenkins, 2014 BCSC 382, the Court provided a good analysis of the balance between past work history and the reasonableness [...]
Minor Injury Guidelines - What are the Courts doing? - Ottawa car accident lawyers and the impact of recent decisions Persons injured in motor vehicle can be entitled to accident benefits such as medical and rehabilitation benefits, typically from their own motor vehicle insurer. Certain injuries are classified as minor injuries under the [...]
Slip and Fall Accidents in Ottawa If you slipped in a grocery store as a result of a negligent store owner or because water or some other slippery item was left on the floor, you are likely entitled to compensation under the tort of negligence. If you find yourself in need of medical attention, [...]
Winning your personal injury claim in Ottawa, Ontario - Ottawa slip and fall injury lawyers explain tricks of the trade There is no question that some of the most common injury cases involve slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall injury cases present many complications and are often difficult cases to resolve given the [...]
QUINN THIELE MINEAULT GRODZKI LLP DISCUSSES: HOSPITAL INDUCED DELIRIUM QUINN THIELE MINEAULT GRODZKI LLP, personal injury lawyers Ottawa, have many clients who have suffered severe injuries and consequently are hospitalized. In these circumstances the lawyers at QTMG LLP are often approached by family members and loved ones who are concerned about the health of [...]
Minor Injured in a Dog Bite Case is Awarded $60,000 in General Damages - Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer Comments. In a recent Superior Court of Justice decision in Zantingh et al. v. Jerry, Justice I. F. Leach found in favour of a minor who was attacked by a dog and awarded $60,000 in general [...]