The simple answer is yes, it can. In a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, the plaintiff and the Defendant serve the affidavit of documents to each other ahead of time (there are strict timelines that need to be adhered to in terms of timelines) and then both sides review all the documents and prepare for […]
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As a personal injury lawyer, I meet daily with people and give them advice on how best to proceed with their lawsuits and accident benefits insurance claims. Sometimes, I meet with people who have been working with their insurance company and are suddenly offered a settlement amount and don’t know what to do. Typically people […]
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We are so lucky to be able to be in a profession where we are able to help make people’s lives better. Most of our clients have had traumatic accidents in their lives and we are able to help them rebuild their lives following their accident. Oftentimes, it is not just our clients that we are […]
If you have been in an accident in Ontario and are injured, you will most likely need to access your Ontario accident benefits. Ontario accident benefits are provided through your insurance company or the insurance company of another vehicle involved in the accident. You begin by first informing your own insurance company that you have […]
What is compensation for pain and suffering? Interested in Ontario Accident Benefits Pain and Suffering Compensation? When it comes to pain and suffering, there are some areas that are “grey areas.” Firstly, there is no doubt that you are in pain and that you are suffering. Getting compensation for this pain and suffering is sometimes […]
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If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario and you have suffered a personal injury, you will likely need to apply for Ontario accident benefits from your own insurance company, regardless of who is at fault in the accident. Obtaining the forms is simple, simply visit the Financial Services Commission of Ontario […]
Caregiver benefits If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident in Ontario, you are most likely looking into what coverage you have through your insurance company. In Ontario, accident benefits are available to Ontario drivers. Whether you are at fault or not in the accident, your Ontario insurance policy will […]
What is insurance fraud? Did you know that March has been deemed “Fraud Prevention Month?” I wanted to remind all drivers that they can help to fight auto insurance fraud. Unfortunately, people do abuse the auto insurance system, and oftentimes the insurance companies raise premiums as a result of faulty claims. There are ways to […]
Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Good morning Ottawa ! It is cold out there today and very slippery. There is a layer of ice on the ground and its hard to see , as last night’s snow is covering the ground. This is typically when slip and fall accidents happen. With the holidays here we are […]
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What is a mediation? How does a mediation affect a lawsuit? Not all injury lawsuits get to the mediation stage, some may settle before that. Mediation in a lawsuit is a step that both sides agree to take in order for a speedier resolution and hopefully to have the lawsuit settled before going to court, which […]
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