Many 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….
read moreSenior citizens in long-term care homes have been hard hit by the Coronavirus, COVID-19. In Ottawa alone, at the Carlingview Manor, there were two COVID-19 outbreaks. During an outbreak between April 7 and June 18, 170 residents and 89 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, numerous residents have died as a result of complications…
read moreIn Ottawa, and across Ontario, if you were employed at the time of a motor vehicle collision but can no longer work as a result of your injuries, your automobile insurer will likely pay you Income Replacement Benefits to help support you. But what if you were unemployed at the time of the collision? You…
read moreImagine you are seriously injured in a car accident. Or you suffer an injury while slipping and falling and an insurance adjuster is calling and asking to meet with you. Or your long term disability insurer has refused to approve your claim. You need legal assistance, but what if you don’t know any injury or…
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