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The 4 Common Accident Injuries A Pedestrian Can Suffer
The 4 Common Accident Injuries A Pedestrian Can Suffer Pedestrians are vulnerable to accidents and injuries when crossing or if they are nearby roads. Many collisions result in life-changing and painful injuries for victims that cause physical and emotional distress....
What to Do If The Police Find You At Fault For A Car Accident
How do Police Determine Fault? In most cases, Police arrive at an accident scene after the accident has already happened and are dispatched usually after someone calls 911. In some instances, if the accident has resulted in minor damage, the Police will not attend the...
The Information You Need to Know Regarding Contingency Fee Arrangements
The Information You Need to Know Regarding Contingency Fee Arrangements There could be many scenarios in which you need to hire a lawyer. Regardless of the case, one ever-present factor is the cost. Clients will always want the best legal representation they can get,...
When It Comes to My Legal Disputes, Should I Go to Trial Or Settle?
When It Comes to My Legal Disputes, Should I Go to Trial Or Settle? When you are involved in a legal dispute, there are a few ways to resolve it. Understanding each option can help you assess the best path for you and your case. You can resolve disputes in two ways:...
What Is Contributory Negligence And How Does It Affect Me?
What Is Contributory Negligence And How Does It Affect Me? There are many complexities in personal injury claims, with some making a big difference to how much you’re owed in compensation. One of these complexities is contributory negligence. Contributory negligence...
What Does “Duty of Care” Mean for Slip and Fall Claims in Ontario?
What Does "Duty of Care" Mean for Slip And Fall Claims In Ontario? Deciding who is liable after a slip-and-fall injury can be a confusing time for the injured party and the property/business owner. While the Occupiers’ Liability Act outlines these details, we know...
Common Delayed Injuries To Be Aware Of After A Car Accident
Common Delayed Injuries To Be Aware Of After A Car Accident Every year, over 36,000 car accidents occur in Ontario, with many of them happening in Toronto. Last year, Toronto recorded a total of 63 fatalities from car accidents – a 39% increase from the year before....
6 Signs That You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
6 Signs That You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer Many people wonder, “When is it the right time to contact a personal injury lawyer?” In most cases, “as soon as possible” is the best answer. However, there are specific circumstances that make hiring a personal...
What Are the Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
What Are the Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Any injury to the head should be taken seriously because of the possible long-term effects associated with damage to the brain. Often, early medical intervention is necessary to diagnose the type of...
A Guide to Hit-and-Run Accidents in Toronto
A Guide to Hit-and-Run Accidents in Toronto Hit-and-run accidents occur in Toronto every single day. Anyone can become a victim of a hit-and-run accident when someone else strikes their moving or parked vehicle or hits them while they are on foot or on a bike and flee...
Why Was My Long-Term Disability Claim Denied?
Why Was My Long-Term Disability Claim Denied? According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN), approximately 30% of adults in Canada have access to a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy. However, it is not uncommon for insurance companies to deny...
How to Successfully Claim for Long Term Disability Benefits in Ontario
How to Successfully Claim for Long Term Disability Benefits in Ontario Life can be unpredictable. Unexpected illnesses or accidents can render us with impairments that we did not previously have. If you have had one of these things happen to you, you could be entitled...
How to Navigate Wrongful Death Claims in Ontario
How to Navigate Wrongful Death Claims in Ontario Did your loved one suffer a wrongful death accident?It is always painful when a loved one passes away, especially if you believe that the death was a result of the negligent actions of another party. Apart from mourning...
Injured on Public Transit in Toronto? You Can Make a Claim
Injured on Public Transit in Toronto? You Can Make a Claim With more than 500 million riders yearly and 2 million riders during weekdays, TTC has the third largest ridership in North America. This means accidents involving Toronto's public transport system are...
Bitten by a Dog? You Can Make a Claim Against the Owner
Bitten by a Dog? You Can Make a Claim Against the Owner When dog attacks happen in Ontario, they are not only painful for the victim, but they can also lead to costly settlements for the owner. This is because dog bites are considered very serious incidents and animal...