On January 11th, 2019, an OC Transpo bus tragically crashed into a bus shelter overhang at Westboro station here in Ottawa. Our office would like to send our deepest condolences to the passengers and the families who were affected by this accident. If you have been injured by this accident, know that there are resources…
read moreMany people in Ottawa and across Eastern Ontario purchase Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) benefits for the comfort of knowing that they will never be without income if they ever become disabled. But what do you do if you have purchased an LTD plan, but your insurer has refused to pay your benefits when you become…
read moreIf you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ottawa or anywhere in Ontario, you are entitled to apply for no-fault accident benefits, which include medical and rehabilitation benefits. These benefits may cover services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, massage therapy, assistive devices, etc. Your therapist (or another medical service provider) must submit a…
read moreIn motor vehicle accident cases and other claims, insurance companies are permitted to refer you to their own medical experts to provide “independent” legal opinions. It is well documented that in some instances, these experts are simply “hired guns”, paid by the insurance company to write reports favourable to the insurance company. What can you…
read moreA Dog Bit Me. Now What? Dogs are lovely companions and we often consider them as members of the family. However, even the gentlest pet can become ill-tempered when scared, stressed, or ill. In Ontario, if a pet has injured you, you are entitled to seek compensation. Preliminary Steps If you have been bitten by…
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