It may be hard to imagine a dog as anything other than a man’s best friend, but unfortunately, it is estimated that on an annual basis, thousands of Canadians will become the victims of dog attacks. Despite the fact that the majority of these incidents may result in minor injuries, being bitten by a dog
In a bulletin from Safer Roads Ottawa, experts estimate that pedestrians are more than 284 times more likely to be killed in an accident than the motorist. The motorist is usually at fault in these accidents, but in about one-third of cases, pedestrians have been found to be at-fault. Despite traffic being down during the
Slip and fall accidents generally occur when property owners fail to maintain their premises. Proving a property owner was negligent can be difficult, but it’s the basis for slip and fall claims. Your slip and fall lawyer in Ottawa can help you build a case to have the compensation you need to pay for medical
According to the Annual Safety Report from the City of Ottawa, in 2019, there were over 16,000 reportable collisions in the city, which is an increase of around 2,000 from 2018. Drivers are more distracted than ever before, increasing the risk of an accident. A car accident can change your life dramatically, in just a
Statistics Canada reports that on average, 73 Canadians die annually due to snowmobile accidents. While this may seem like a low figure, it’s still tragic because in most cases, the accident was caused by behavioural risk factors, such as alcohol or drug use, excessive speed, or riding at night. According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers
If you are the victim of personal injury due to an auto accident or other incident, it’s important to know your rights. With the help of a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa, you can better understand the complex laws set up to deal with personal injuries. A reputable personal injury law firm in Ottawa can
In Ontario, the law holds the negligent party accountable for causing accidents that result in associated injuries and property damage. If someone hit your car and caused you to suffer injuries, you cannot rely on the insurance companies to look out for your best interests. Instead, leave the protection of your rights and interests to
Boating accidents can cause serious injury and result in permanent disability. At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, Ottawa Injury Lawyers, we have handled cases with horrifying injuries caused by boating accidents and have obtained compensation for injury victims and their families. In many cases boating accidents are caused by someone else’s negligence: inattention, speeding, drunk
The Ontario government plans on introducing a number of stiffer penalties for dangerous drivers, especially for distracted drivers and drivers whose carelessness results in bodily harm or death. According to the Globe and Mail, the new penalties would include license suspensions for distracted driving and a new charge of careless driving causing death or bodily
Improve your chances of winning your next case by following these recommendations from a personal injury lawyer Ottawa: 1) Document the incident: Write down in detail how you got injured. What did the defendant do that resulted in the accident? Take these notes right after the incident when the memory is fresh and include specifics
