Slips, trips, and falls can happen anywhere, to anyone. To many they’re little more than simple accidents. But sometimes, these “accidents” are entirely preventable. Very often, properties that aren’t properly maintained will have hazards around them that can result in some serious slips, trips, and falls resulting in serious bodily harm. In these cases, it’s
Car accident injuries are extremely stressful; they heighten emotions, cause intense anxiety and negatively affect your daily life. Every minute we spend on the road is spent avoiding accidents, but occasionally, they do happen. When they do, it’s best to find Ottawa lawyers who specialize in car accident injuries. Once you’ve selected the Ottawa lawyers
Suffering an injury due to an accident can cost you dearly, affecting every aspect of your life and those closest to you. After sustaining an injury, worrying about coping financially shouldn’t be a burden on your shoulders. If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s crucial that you know what you are legally entitled to,
Whether we like it or not, unfortunate run-of-the-mill accidents happen all of the time. When the unfortunate occurs you’ll need the right support to help you through this difficult time. There are plenty of Ottawa law firms that specialize in handling injury cases. But before you go calling any Ottawa lawyer you find in the
There have been amazing medical advancements over the last several decades. Medical practitioners now have access to the most cutting-edge technology on the market. These incredible developments enable doctors to provide state of the art medical treatment to their patients. In order to be a recognized doctor in Canada you must meet certain requirements. It
You may hear about a truck accident or see videos of close calls between trucks and cars. Some drivers aren’t so lucky to escape unharmed. On Highway 401-Canada’s biggest and busiest highway-there are more than 100,000 collisions reported each year, according to a 2011 Ministry of Transportation report. Of these collisions, hundreds are fatal and
You probably don’t need a direct quote from a personal injury law firm to know that there’s an increase in risk of accidents during the winter season. Roads and sidewalks become layered with sheets of slick snow and ice, and can make the simplest walk from your office to your car a potential hazard. It’s
Ottawa is a big city; if you don’t have the luxury of owning a car you’re probably using public transportation. Which at the best of times can be frustrating, time consuming and rather costly. If you’re not fortunate enough to get a seat on the bus then you’re usually stuck standing up; holding onto one
Those were the words my friend used when she told me what had happened to her on a cold, icy day in January many years ago. She and her friend were standing in front of a video rental store when, all of a sudden, she lost her balance, tripped, and fell heavily on the ice,
Experiencing personal injury, whether on a first-hand or second-hand basis, is a frightening event. Depending on the severity of the accident, the injured party may be entitled to compensation under personal injury law, in which case they would pursue a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, assessing damages in a personal injury claim can be difficult. In
