After being injured in a motor vehicle accident or slip-and-fall accident in Ottawa or across Ontario, you may require legal assistance to recover your losses and get your life back on track. Likewise, if your long term disability benefits are denied, you may need a lawyer to help you dispute the refusal. Many people don’t…
read moreIn early December, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government passed a law imposing a new notice period on slip and fall injury victims who are injured after slipping and falling on ice or snow. This new legislation, Bill 118 (also known as the Occupier’s Liability Amendment Act), is effective December 8, 2020 and requires that slip…
read moreAfter a motor vehicle accident in Ottawa, or anywhere else across Ontario, injured parties are entitled to sue the at-fault driver and/or owner of the vehicle that caused the accident. If you were in an accident, you may be able to claim the following forms of compensation in a lawsuit: a) General damages for pain…
read moreMany lawyers in Ottawa offer contingency fee agreements which provide that there are “no fees unless you win”. However, what exactly are the risks if you lose your case? In Ontario, the party that loses a lawsuit in most cases is required to pay the costs and disbursements of the successful party. Adverse cost insurance…
read moreEvery automobile insurance policy in Ottawa and across Ontario contains mandatory Accident Benefits coverage. This includes weekly Income Replacement Benefits and Non-Earner Benefits. This also includes Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits to help you recover from any accident-related injuries. Generally, you are entitled to recover Accident Benefits, regardless of who is at fault for the accident….
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