If You’ve Been Injured in a Motor Accident, You Are Entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits You have the right to claim accident benefits when you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident. These benefits are called Statutory Accident Benefits, and anyone who suffers damages or injuries in a motor vehicle accident is entitled to receive them.
Bicycle Safety Tips After a winter that seemed like it would never, ever end, spring has finally settled in Ottawa. Sleeves are getting shorter, thick layers are being traded for light fabrics, and the By Ward Market is filing up with vendors of all stripes. If you’re looking for a great way to get around,
Negligence in Assisted Living Centres and Hospitals Moving out of your home and into an assisted living facility or hospital for long-term care can be stressful. If you or a loved one has made the decision to do so, the transition can be made easier by assuring your right to safe-living while residing in either
Why You Should Seek Personal Injury Lawyers Who Work on a Contingency Fee Basis You have likely watched lawyers on TV and in movies work on contingency so many times that you think all lawyers are hired this way. The lawyers on screen assure their clients, “I don’t get paid unless you do.” Now you
What You Need to Know Following a Slip and Fall Resulting in Injury Slips and falls are a major cause of injury which can lead to fractures, sprains, head trauma, and more. A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere, but when it happens on a commercial property, the standard of care changes. Falls often
Dogs are loyal friends, loving family members, and dedicated workers. Just like people, dogs are individuals with unique personalities and life experiences that can affect their behavior, sometimes for the worse. Although no dog maliciously wants to bite a person, accidents happen. With some extra preparation, you can prevent a dog bite from happening. However,
What You Need To Know Know the facts and your rights! Your local Ottawa law firm is highlighting ten of the most common personal injury law myths to help you be better informed: Myth 1: Every Lawyer Requests a Retainer Up-Front There are many law firms in Ottawa that work on the basis of contingency
Ottawa Injury Lawyer Discusses the Importance of Being Mindful on the Roads As the warm weather approaches, drivers can expect to see more motorcyclists on the road. While sharing the road with motorcycles is nothing new to seasoned drivers, ask any Ottawa injury lawyer and they’ll tell you that sometimes, these two varieties of traffic
What Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Ottawa Wants You to Know In the workplace, the safety of each worker is of paramount importance. There are multiple regulatory bodies and laws in place for exactly this purpose, including the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Canada Labor Code, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and
Insurance Coverage for Independent Drivers Carrying Customers Is Here, but What Does It Mean? Do you use the popular ride-sharing service Uber? For many without their own cars-or who perhaps simply don’t have a designated driver after a night at the bar-Uber has quickly outclassed traditional taxi services as the go-to for getting a drive.
