Ask an Ottawa Accident Lawyer: Do I Have A Case?
If you have had a car accident in Ottawa, Kingston or Eastern Ontario, you are probably wondering if you have a case to claim for damages or compensation. Here are some factors that our Ontario personal injury lawyers consider when deciding whether or not you have a claim. 1) [...]
10 Tips for being a Great Witness Against the Driver Who Hit You
Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer-- If you are involved in a serious car accident, it is possible that the other driver was charged with an offence, either under the Highway Traffic Act or under the Criminal Code of Canada. If you are injured and intend to claim compensation, the outcome [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Don’t let your adjuster RIP YOU OFF!
Yet again this week our Ottawa personal injury lawyer received a telephone call from an Ottawa accident victim who told us that he cannot get more physiotherapy through his accident benefits because his adjuster has "closed his file". Meaning what, exactly? She put it in a drawer? She is [...]
Ottawa Accident Lawyer: Are your kids safe Pedestrians?
Ottawa pedestrian accidents involving children are among the most traumatic car accidents. Unfortunately, as we know from our personal injury law practice, these accidents are all too common in Ottawa. Your child may be vulnerable to a motor vehicle accident simply by virtue of inexperience and (it's true...) your [...]
Does Ontario have No-fault Car Accidents?
A well-educated woman came into our personal injury law office office today to ask about her Ottawa car accident that happened almost two years ago. I asked her why she waited until just before the limitation period expired. It is much more difficult to pull the case together at [...]
Ottawa Child Brain Injury Lawyer: What Parents Need to Know
As Ottawa personal injury lawyers we know that paediatric brain injuries are, unfortunately, very common in Canada.
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer | Complete and Partial Spinal Cord Injuries
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in Eastern Ontario or Ottawa, our experienced personal injury lawyers would be pleased to assist you recover the funds that you need for your rehabilitation and compensation. After a serious accident involving the spinal cord, it is normal and necessary to look [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Ottawa Valley Experiences 350% increase in Fatal Accidents
Unlike most of Eastern Ontario, the area patrolled by the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police experienced an increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2009. In 2008, the area saw only two fatal accidents. In 2009, the area saw nine fatal accidents. Affected communities include: Petawawa, [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is a Neuropsychologist and When Do You Need One?
A neuropsychologist is a professional who assesses an individual’s cognitive, motor, behavioral, language and executive functioning skills on the basis of the acquired data. In other words, a neuropsychologist is a medical professional who tests and evaluates the diverse functioning skills of your brain by employing different methods. A [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is a Neuropsychologist?
Many of our personal injury clients and callers suffer from disturbing symptoms after a car accident or other motor vehicle accident. These include symptoms of headaches, forgetfulness, distraction, irritability, an inability to sleep and other related symptoms. In some situations, these symptoms may be the result of a traumatic [...]
