Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies what constitutes an “accident” when a motor vehicle is used to injure a person as part of a series of assaults and batteries. When someone is injured as a result of the involvement of a motor vehicle, they are usually entitled to accident benefits and may claim damages from [...]
The Tort of Intrusion Upon Seclusion. Jones versus Tsige, Ontario Court of Appeal. One of the issues that was facing lawyers in Ontario is whether or not there should be a right of action for intrusion upon seclusion. As personal injury lawyers, we often are consulted by clients seeking to know their rights in [...]
How are amounts of damages determined in Ottawa injury cases? The amount of financial compensation an injured person receives depends on many factors such as the nature of the injury or injuries, the severity of the injury, the impact of the injury on the injured person's life. In general terms serious injuries such as [...]
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AND DO IF YOU HAVE A CAR ACCIDENT IN OTTAWA Chances of getting into a car accident Each year thousands of persons are involved in traffic accidents with all the attendant suffering, expenses and litigation. Some statistics say that one in every four drivers can expect to [...]
Some law to think about: Store Entrances At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP we recognize the need for continued study and keeping up developments in the law. Over time, the law changes either through the passage of new laws by Parliament, Legislatures, local government or also by the interpretation of law by the Courts. [...]
Ottawa Head Injury Lawyers Head injuries are often classified as catastrophic and require specialized legal considerations. Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki is one of the few law firms in Ottawa who has extensive experience dealing with serious brain, neurological and head injury cases. Our experienced team of accident and injury lawyers and law clerks are [...]
What does a personal injury lawyer do to assist injured clients? As a leading Ottawa car accident and personal injury law firm, we are proud to say that we have helped many families recover from the impact of serious injuries caused to a family member. We assist people who are injured everyday through [...]
Can an Ottawa car accident victim still sue in “no fault” car accident cases? The short answer is yes. However, motor vehicle or car accident law is one of, if not the, most complicated area of law in Ontario and it is wise to retain the services of an experienced injury lawyer to handle [...]
Tips for finding the right personal injury lawyer to handle your Ottawa injury and accident case. If you have been injured in a accident such as a car accident, a trip and fall, a slip and fall or a dog bite or dog attack, it is important to obtain legal advice as soon as [...]
Can property owners be held responsible to pay compensation if someone falls on their property and is injured? The short answer is yes. Property owners must maintain their property safe. They have this obligation under the Occupier’s Liability Act of Ontario. Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP are Ottawa accident lawyers who focus their [...]