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
Our children are the most important people in the world. They are forever a source of love, companionship and entertainment as we see them grow from toddlers to independent, mature adults. Though raising a child can be a fulfilling journey, it can also be a lot of hard work. Even though there may be many
Hiring an accident lawyer can be a stressful and daunting endeavour. If you live in a busy area, like the ByWard Market for example, you may have been in an accident of some sorts, which is often stressful enough. But approaching a law firm in Ottawa only adds to the nervousness you may feel after
Driving is an enormous responsibility, and a task that requires a driver’s full attention at all times. Distracted driving is any activity that can divert a driver’s attention away from the road, endangering not only themselves, but passengers and bystanders as well. There are many objects and activities that can serve as distractions and impair
When You Suffer Your Whole World Is Affected Life usually follows a well-planned path, where we go about our daily, weekly and monthly business – ensuring that our daily affairs are met and taken care of. An injury, affecting our mobility, health and freedom can limit the fluidity of our lives. Whatever the cause of
There is never an opportune time for a personal injury to occur, they always happen when you least expect it. Don’t become a victim of a personal injury, contact a personal injury attorney today and get the restitution you deserve. Consulting with a personal injury attorney is the first step in righting your wrong. Here
There are many emotions that exist when someone obtains their driver’s licence. For the new driver, there is happiness and fear (mainly happiness, as this marks a new level of independence for them). For the family of the new driver there is also happiness and fear (mainly fear, due to the newly licenced being inexperienced
Unfortunate things happen in life. Slips and falls, dog bites, car accidents and work-related injuries can cause havoc and disorder in our lives. At times, even insurance claims are denied- exuberating the suffering and sense of injustice. The effects are more than physical. These injuries leave emotional and financial consequences and may even affect our
