If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness in Ottawa, Ontario, filing a personal injury law-suit might be the next step towards seeking justice and fair compensation. Navigating the legal process can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance and expertise, you can assert your rights effectively. Marc Quinn is
In a recent interview, attorney Michael Thiele, spoke with CityNews Ottawa to offer insights into why many Ontario landlords are choosing to file eviction applications against their tenants. Thiele, a senior partner with Ottawa-based law firm Quinn Thiele Michael Grodzki LLP, discusses how the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is failing to take action on
You always have the right to change lawyers. If you are unhappy with your injury lawyer, you should start by talking to them about your concerns as it is often in your best interests not to make a change while your case is ongoing. If your current lawyer is unable to address your concerns and
Television programs and the prevalence of internet legal advice has given many of us the idea that you should “say nothing to anybody”. In our opinion, this is not a reasonable way to be in relation to a personal injury matter. We think it is proper to be civil and polite, give basic information about
Personal injury cases will most often take several years to settle. While this may seem “wrong” the reality is that the vast majority of accident cases need this much time to be resolved properly. Personal injury cases that are reconciled quickly are most often settled for too little compensation without regard to the real impact
The very simple answer is “yes”. At some point you will be acting as a witness in your own case. However, do not worry! You are never acting on your own and you will not be required to figure it all out by yourself. Your personal injury lawyer in Ottawa from QTMG LLP will be
While anyone contemplating bringing a claim for injuries sustained might worry about “going to trial”, it is very likely a fool’s errand to wonder about this question at the start of a case. There are far too many variables in every personal injury case to be able to know if a case will go to
A residential landlord may be liable to you, your family, and your guests for any injury sustained on the residential complex including injuries caused by a slip and fall in an Ottawa rental property. It is important to note that liability is not automatic and a landlord is not an insurer or guarantor of your
Yes, if your dog bites another dog you can be held liable for damages. The Dog Owners’ Liability Act of Ontario provides that dog owners may be strictly liable for injuries suffered by persons and other dogs who are attacked or bitten by their dog. A dog bite lawyer in Ottawa may seek to extend
Yes, if you fell at the supermarket, you can sue the owner of the property. A personal injury lawyer in Ottawa will also be able to help determine if you may also be able to sue other parties that may be responsible for the property such as management companies and maintenance companies. Often, owners of
