Injuries sustained in public buses - can you sue? Accidents on OC Transpo Buses Seeking compensation as a result of accidents caused by buses and in particular on buses involve complex legal principles. It is very important to consult experienced personal injury and accident lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Not [...]
Slip and Falls in Summer - It Happens! It is not unusual for people to slip and fall on ice or snow in winter. However, we receive many calls in the spring and summer from people falling on other slippery surfaces such as slippery areas of shopping malls and grocery stores. We receive many [...]
Injured Person’s Rights if Injured While on ODSP In cases where a person is receiving benefits from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), receiving compensation from the person who caused the injuries may very well have an impact on what ODSP pays. When settling a personal injury matter, it is important to consult a [...]
Can You Sue Casinos for Losing Money? Gambling can be addictive. In one evening, a person can win or lose a fortune. The Court of Appeal of Ontario has recently addressed the issue of whether or not a person can sue the Casino for damages in certain circumstances. Clients of a gambler (from [...]
Medical Malpractice in Ontario Do you know someone that was injured or died as a result of suspected medical malpractice? Every day doctors, nurses, surgeons and other hospital staff help people heal and provide excellent care. However, from time to time, mistakes can happen. In some cases, the mistakes are negligent and persons [...]
Loss of Income and Loss of Competitive Advantage in Ottawa Injury Cases After a serious injury, many people are unable to work for a period of time or are unable to return to work at all. The loss of ability to earn income becomes a major factor in the injured person’s life and affects [...]
Facebook, Twitter and Defamation ! Ottawa Injury Lawyers Comment on Recent Case The wide spread use of social media has facilitated the ability of people to defame each other, sometimes anonymously or simply through electronic means which can quickly spread through the Internet. The use of words to defame a person’s character either in [...]
Car Accidents and Coverages In Ontario, car accident victims receive medical care covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), which is the primary publically funded health care system that accident victims have access to in Ontario. OHIP covers family physicians, hospital visits, specialists, ongoing medical treatments, blood and other diagnostic tests and so [...]