Abstract: This blog provides an extensive guide to personal injury law in Ottawa. It aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to navigate the complexities of personal injury cases. It delves into the intricacies of legal frameworks, victims’ rights, and steps to take in the event of personal injuries including motor vehicle
At Ottawa Lawyers, we’ve successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases over the past 25 years. Our experienced team understands the complexities involved in determining case value. We’re here to provide you with experienced insights based on our extensive experience. The Complexity of Case Valuation “How much is my personal injury case worth?” This is
Workplace accidents are unfortunate incidents that can occur unexpectedly, and being prepared to handle such situations is of paramount importance. Whether you work in an office, on a construction site, or in any other occupation, accidents can happen. While no one anticipates being involved in a workplace accident, having a clear understanding of the process
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
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
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
The first meeting with your personal injury lawyer in Ottawa is especially important. The injury lawyer will obtain all the relevant facts about your accident, determine limitation periods applicable and provide you with a preliminary opinion on your case. In some cases, there are time-periods that must be met and the lawyer will review these
Attorney Michael Thiele, Senior Partner with Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, spoke with CTV News recently to help bring clarity to the situation around the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board (LTB) and its backlog of cases. Thiele talked about the grave scenario offering insights and an expert’s perspective. During the course of the interview, Thiele offers