Personal Injury Lawyers
August 1, 2019
We wrote about an assault victim looking to place liability on the owners of a store in last week’s blog. In that situation, the victim was not successful in seeking to place liability on the store. However in this week’s blog, another victim of an assault sought to assign liability to the City of Calgary. […]
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July 26, 2019
If you become injured while at a commercial establishment, you may be entitled to recover damages against the business for your injuries. However, not every type of incident will lend itself to the business being liable. This was the case in a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The events leading up […]
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July 18, 2019
While it may be comforting to know that you have insurance to protect you in the event of an automobile accident, it is important to read and understand your insurance policy. A failure to do so may leave you without a clear understanding of your obligations under the policy. A good example of the risks […]
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February 1, 2019
Pre-trial conferences are an important and mandatory part of the civil litigation process. Rule 50.02 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure states that “Unless the court orders otherwise, within 180 days after an action is set down for trial, the parties shall schedule with the registrar a date and time acceptable to all parties to […]
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January 19, 2018
If you are injured at a shop, restaurant, or other place of business, the parties involved are often employees of the business, which is a corporation or other entity. In other cases, you may be involved in an accident with someone that is going about their work among the general public. In some cases, where […]
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January 12, 2018
As a personal injury claim progresses, all parties must exchange relevant documentary evidence through an affidavit of documents. The next stage is examinations for discovery, wherein each party has an opportunity to ask other, opposing parties about the claim in detail, and the evidence that supports their position. What happens at examinations for discovery As […]
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November 10, 2017
In personal injury claims, it is perfectly legal, and not uncommon, for an insurance company to use surveillance techniques to see whether a claimant actually has the same injuries and limitations they are alleging to have suffered. Any significant discrepancies between your reported injuries and what is observed under surveillance can have a negative impact […]
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October 20, 2017
Continuing our series about the stages of a personal injury claim, this post looks at what happens after your lawyer has commenced your lawsuit by filing a statement of claim, and preparing an affidavit of documents. Responding to the statement of claim Each named defendant will be able to file their defence to your claim, […]
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September 7, 2017
In Ontario, the Limitations Act is a piece of legislation that creates time limits for beginning civil lawsuits, including personal injury and other claims arising from negligence. In most cases, these claims need to begin within two years, and delaying a claim can be a critical mistake that may negate your right to recover damages. […]
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August 7, 2017
Continuing our series about the stages in a personal injury claim, in part three we will review the steps leading up to starting a claim in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Read part one, Choosing a Lawyer, and part two, Information Gathering and Notice. Negotiating settlement without starting a claim After they have received […]
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