Probably not. It is our understanding that only 5% of cases actually reach trial. If we try to settle your case and the matter won’t settle, you decide if you want to start a court action. We take instructions from you. As mentioned, statistically, the overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are resolved without going [...]
In general terms, there is no maximum for any type of damages awards in Canada, including Ontario. However, unlike the United States, the amounts in Canada are relatively modest. There is a maximum amount when it comes to general damages however. General damages are compensation for past, present and future pain and suffering and loss [...]
Each personal injury case is different and warrant different amounts and types of compensation. Each case must be evaluated on its own merits. The general types of damages available are as follows: 1. General damages which are damages provided to compensate for loss of companionship, loss of reputation, and the physical, mental and/or psychological pain [...]
Our Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers investigate all possible types of damages to obtain fair compensation for our clients. Injured Persons are entitled to many types of compensation and damages. This is a summary of what is available. These damages are classified as non-monetary losses: Pain and Suffering Compensation You can receive compensation for the physical [...]
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity in the bone. Fractures occur from a variety of accidents. They can occur as a result of a slip and fall, trip and fall, assault, car accident, automobile accident, work accident, sporting accident and any other type of accident [...]
Some law to think about: Injured on a Bike Paths 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 [...]
At Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we deal with personal injury everyday. We have the skills and knowledge needed to maximize your recovery. In Ontario, there are many types of personal injury which may result in a compensable claim in which an injured person can obtain fair and reasonable compensation. Here are a few different types [...]
In Ontario, statute requires every case to be started within a prescribed period of time, failing which your claim could be forever statute barred, meaning you will forever be unable to commence a court case to seek compensation for your injuries. The Ontario Limitations Act and other statutes limiting rights of injured persons are often [...]
Some common types of premises liability claims are (this list is not exhaustive; there are many other ways to be injured on property): Suffering an injury due to a falling object. Suffering an injury due to a slippery surface. Suffering an injury due to an uneven surface. Suffering an injury due to items on aisles. [...]
In negligence cases, the plaintiff (injured person) must prove on a balance of probabilities that someone else was negligent and that the alleged negligence caused the injuries sustained. While in some cases it may appear that it would be easy to establish negligence given the facts at hand, establishing negligence is rarely an easy task. [...]