March 2016 Archives

How an Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer Prepares a Case

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyers Work Tirelessly to Help You through a Difficult Time

Dog bites are more common than most people think. Thousands of people are bitten by dogs each year in Ontario alone, and as a result Ottawa dog bite lawyers have gained experience in these specific cases. A bite does not sound as serious as an accident or a fall can be, but considering the power of a dog's jaw, their instincts, and how most people make a bite even worse by panicking in the moment, a dog bite can be physically and emotionally traumatizing. In case you are ever bitten by a dog, you may consult a lawyer who specializes in cases like yours. They will go through the following steps to help determine if you have a case:

Injury Lawyers Discuss the Independent Medical

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accident Injury Lawyer on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Before Pursuing Disability Benefits, Always Have an Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer by Your Side

What's the first thing that you do after being injured in a serious accident, whether it be in the workplace, on another's property, while driving, or elsewhere? . You see a doctor, of course! It is important to always seek medical attention for any injuries and receive treatment. Once you do this, you should contact your Ottawa personal injury lawyer and take your case before a court or seek to file an insurance claim; the fact that there's a record of your injuries and treatment will strengthen your case.

More than Just a Tank of Gas

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Lending out Your Car and How Invaluable an Insurance Claim Lawyer Can Be

Loaning your car to a friend or family member is something that most of us have considered and acted upon a at one point in our lives, whether it be for a quick trip to the grocery store or an extended loan while you're away on vacation. While most times your car will be returned in the same condition it left in (albeit with some added kilometres), there are many unexpected incidences that can lead to an accident and you'll be left with questions and a damaged vehicle. Beyond consulting with an insurance claim lawyer, here are some things you'll want to know about lending your vehicle out to people not insured under it.

Ottawa Slip and Fall Lawyers: Dos and Don'ts

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

What to Do and What to Avoid after a Slip or Fall

It can be embarrassing when you slip or fall in public. Most people get up quickly, brush it off saying they are fine, and try to exit the building as fast as they can. If your pride really is the only thing that you hurt, then that's all fine and well. However, what most people don't realize is that just because you feel fine immediately after falling doesn't mean you'll continue to be fine hours or days later. Your brain doesn't always communicate pain to your body right away. Due to the embarrassment of falling in public and the adrenaline released into your body by your brain, you may not realize you are hurt right away. Ottawa slip and fall lawyers know from experience that sometimes it takes a couple of hours or even a couple of days for injuries to appear from such an accident.

Impaired by a Car Accident? What You Need to Know

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers Answer Common Questions about Impairment Compensation

Whether or not you drive, there is still a chance that you could someday be involved on a car accident. For this reason, it's important that you know where to go for help and what you're entitled to. A car accident has the potential to place a serious strain on the lives of everyone involved. Major and minor accidents can have financial, physical, and emotional effects that could last for years afterwards. Here are some of the most common questions an Ottawa car accident lawyer might be asked, and the answers to each:

Playground Accidents and Injuries

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Monday, March 7, 2016.

An Ottawa Injury Lawyers Discusses What to do if Your Child is Injured

A playground accident is every parent's worst fear. Unfortunately, each year over 28,000 children are injured at playgrounds across Canada and 10 percent of these incidents result in a hospitalization requiring serious medical attention. Though you never want to imagine something like this happening to your family, awareness can help mitigate the severity of the situation should one ever occur. Here are the steps a parents should take and how an Ottawa injury lawyer can help in the instance that a playground injury is sustained.

Stages of Your Personal Injury Case

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Monday, March 7, 2016.

Ottawa Lawyers Discuss the Importance of Seeking Legal Advice at Every Stage of a Personal Injury Case.

After attaining the necessary medical care and documenting your injuries following an accident, it's important to seek legal advice that you trust. Don't assume that legal advice is a one-time deal, though. There are many stages to a personal injury case and your Ottawa lawyers are the experts you can trust from start to finish.

Ottawa Law Firms on Discovery Process

On behalf of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP posted in Accessibility on Thursday, March 3, 2016.

This Pre-Trial Process Is Essential to Every Civil Case, Ottawa Law Firms Say

If you are suing another party in a civil case, then before you go to trial, you will go through a process called discovery. If you're not familiar with the discovery process, don't worry-Ottawa law firms that specialize in personal injury law or otherwise engage in civil suits have performed this duty to their clients time and time again. What this entails is the confirmation of details pertaining to the case before it goes to trial. There is a document discovery, in which pertinent documents are gathered, and an examination for discovery, where the parties may ask each other to answer relevant questions. The goal is to reduce the amount of time spent in court gathering evidence and ascertaining the truth about the events at issue in the proceeding, allowing time to be used wisely. After both parties agree to a written discovery plan, the process may begin.