Hiring a lawyer to help you out with a case can be expensive. Whether it’s a matter of personal injury, financial woes or an insurance claim, seeking professional legal aid is almost always a costly option. However, many lawyers, including local Ottawa lawyers, will offer free lawyer advice to those who ask. Most of the
Car accidents in big cities like Ottawa happen every single day. They range from minor fender benders to life altering accidents. So what do you do when it’s you that has been in the accident and who should you call for advice on how to proceed after you’ve been in a car accident? A car
In popular culture, lawyers have gotten a bit of a bad reputation. Especially on TV, they are often depicted as soulless, money grabbing bad guys. However, anyone who’s ever needed the help of a lawyer in real life knows that they can be the difference between getting the help you need and being raked over
Let’s face it: sometimes people don’t react the way we think they will. One minute they are friendly, the next, they snap and get angry. This is true when it comes to dogs as well. Although dogs are considered man’s best friend, they are also capable of making judgment calls in different situations. Unfortunately, sometimes
Have you been injured in an accident in Ottawa? If so, there are several steps you should take to protect your rights in the event you are entitled to compensation or have to fight for your insurance claims. To make sure you don’t end up having financial difficulties after an injury, here is a list
On TV, when you see an injury case where an accident lawyer is involved, the defendant has often been the victim of a major vehicle collision and is suffering from serious, traumatic and often very visible injuries (think neck braces and leg casts.) However, in the real world, accident lawyers are more likely to oversee
In the unfortunate event you or a loved one are seriously injured, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. To do so, you or your loved one will be required to seek a personal injury attorney or personal injury lawyer, to help make the claim. If this is your first time seeking
Often times when one thinks of personal injury lawyers, they think of cases involving physiological harm, such as falls or motor vehicle accidents. However, often unbeknownst is Ottawa law firms also take on personal injury cases involving the psychological damage such as bullying or cyber-bullying. Although personal injury cases involving psychological harm may not be
Isabelle was driving her kids to daycare when the unthinkable happened. Just as her light turned green and her minivan started into the intersection, another driver ran the red light at top speed and slammed into the driver’s side of Isabelle’s car. Thankfully, the kid’s car seats protected them from serious injury. They had a
Getting in a vehicle accident, especially a large one involving a truck, can be scary and cause significant injuries and fatalities. If you are not seriously injured, you may still be quite shaken and confused after the event. Although the hope is that no one will have to go through this unfortunate situation, should you