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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Draft Expert Reports in Ottawa Personal Injury Cases   In most personal injury cases, it becomes necessary to retain various experts to assist in proving various aspects of the injured person’s case. In most cases, is it required to retain medical experts. In some cases, it is required to retain [...]

Tort principles in Motor Vehicle Accident Benefit cases in Ontario   In the Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Monks v. ING, the Court of Appeal affirmed the conclusion of the trial judge.  The case dealt with Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) and the application of the tort principles of crumbling [...]

Summary Judgment Motions - What does that mean for personal injury cases in Ottawa, Ontario?   What is a summary judgment motion?   In law, a summary judgment is a court judgment issued by a court in favour of one party against another party summarily, meaning obtaining a judgment without [...]

Award of Costs to Plaintiff after Successful Trial   In Ross v. Bacchus, 2013 ONSC 77734, the plaintiff Ross was injured in a motor vehicle accident. After a six day trial, he was awarded $248,000 in general and pecuniary damages. The plaintiff sought $140,000 in costs and a further $60,000 [...]