Are “waivers” in personal injury cases valid? A legal waiver in general terms is an act or instance of waiving a right or claim. In the context of this brief article, a waiver is a document signed by a person in which they waive a right or claim and promise not to sue for [...]
Wrongful Death in Ontario - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you receive compensation Under the law in Ontario, a wrongful death claim may be brought by family members of the person who died in an accident. A claim for the death of another person can be filed by those family members listed [...]
LAWYERS WHO FIGHT FOR DOG BITE VICTIMS THROUGHOUT ONTARIO Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to attack or bite others can be held liable to pay huge compensation to victims. Dog bites can cause significant injuries. Those injuries can be permanent. All dogs can cause serious physical, emotional and/or psychological injuries. Often [...]
Ottawa Lawyer Representing Children Injured in Accidents Children are not always in the care of their parents. Parents are trust the safety and security of their children with numerous third parties such as schools, day cares, babysitters, friends and family. In addition, children are entrusted in the care of numerous facilities such as recreational [...]
Dog Bites and Attacks on Children - Ottawa Dog Owner Liability Lawyer Children are particularly vulnerable to dog attacks because of their size. Unfortunately, because of their size, when they are attacked, children can suffer serious injuries, including permanent scarring, emotional trauma, disfigurement, psychological trauma and on occasionally death. What can you expect [...]
Ottawa, Ontario Serious Dog Bite and Dog Attack Lawyers All dogs can bite or attack. As animals, dogs can be unpredictable. Dogs can easily attack and injure anyone they are not unfamiliar with. Dog bites and attacks can cause serious injuries, particularly in children. Dog attacks can cause significant physical, emotional and psychological injuries [...]
Examinations by Non Medical Practitioners In the recent case of Ziebenhaus v. Bahlieda, 2014 ONSC 138, the Divisional Court has ruled that “examinations” can be ordered outside the three areas of specialty provided by section 105 of the Courts of Justice Act. This means that if you are involved in a court action seeking damages [...]
Documentary Discovery and Disclosure in Ottawa Personal Injury Cases In Ontario, there is a set of rules that govern exchange of documents between parties involved in the court action. They are called the Rules of Civil Procedure. The aim of advanced documentary disclosure and discovery is to ensure that all parties are prepared for [...]
Bullies and Insurance In THE Ontario Court of Appeal case of Unifund Assurance Company v. D.E., the Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled that parents of a school-age bully are not covered for their negligent supervision of their child under their home insurance policy. This means that the parents’ insurance company does not have to [...]
Do non-party experts need to prepare expert reports in order to give oral expert opinion evidence at trial? Ontario Court of Appeal says no. The Ontario Court of Appeal case of Westerhof v. Gee, 2015 ONCA 206 has answered the question of whether “non-party” experts are required to prepare expert reports in order to [...]