Category: Personal Injury FAQ’s

A resident of Ontario with a personal injury claim could ask a friend or relative for advice, regarding the name of a good lawyer. Alternatively, the same resident could contact a lawyer that has advertised on TV or in the paper. Still, the resident’s best approach to selection of an injury lawyer would entail utilization of the Internet. With plenty of lawyers in the city, ready to assist, finding the right lawyer will not be difficult. (more…)

Prior to a medical treatment or procedure, any doctor is legally required to inform their patient of all the potential risks that come along so the patient can make a fully informed decision on the matter. Following the disclosure of all risks, the patient may agree to the procedure or treatment. This would mean that the patient gave their “informed consent”. (more…)

Suddenly having to deal with a long-term disability can be, and often is, traumatizing and stressful, and the legal matters surrounding this situation certainly do not make it easier. Your insurance company will be throwing a lot of legal terms and documents your way which you will likely not be able to fully understand without the help of a lawyer. However, we do want to do our best to give you some support by explaining some of the basic lingo you will be confronted with. (more…)

In Canada, most injured workers are covered by WSIA (Workplace Safety Insurance board). Still, not every worker enjoys such coverage. There are some exceptions. (more…)

A commonly asked question in regards to personal injury cases is whether or not a case will go to trial, and whether it would be best to settle it in or outside of court. In order to answer this question, we have put together a guide to in- and out of court settlements. (more…)