Too Much Tablet Use Linked to Neck Injuries
Personal injuries are not always the cause of the negligence of others. Sometimes, we contribute to our own personal injuries. However, regardless of how you’ve been injured, you may have options available to you. If you have suffered a personal injury, it’s …
Williams and State Farm: Examination Under Oath Restricted – A Case Comment
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has released an arbitration decision that limits an insurer’s ability to request an Examination Under Oath. This is a good decision for injured persons, and one that limits abuse by insurers. If you’ve been injured …
What to Look For When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Obviously, when you are choosing a personal injury lawyer to handle your case, you want somebody with experience. Our lawyers specialize in nothing but personal injury and insurance law, and combined have over 100 years of experience. We don’t waste time and …
Personal Injury Lawyers: Investing in Your Case
Personal injury lawyers MUST invest in your case. This means that your lawyer must not only wait to get paid for legal fees until the case settles, but that the lawyer MUST spend their own money to make sure that the case …
The Role of Activity Trackers in Personal Injury Litigation
Personal activity trackers, such as the Fitbit and Nike FuelBand, help individuals track their fitness and activity levels throughout the day. With the recent surge in the popularity of these trackers, the potential for their use in personal injury litigation is becoming …
New Insurance Legislation Under Fire: Bill 15
Having only received Royal Assent on November 20, 2014, the new Bill 15, Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014 (the “Act”), which effects several drastic changes to personal injury litigation in Ontario, is already being challenged on constitutional grounds. …
How to Get the Best Settlement in Your Personal Injury Case
We understand the difficulty in discussing dollar amounts when it comes to personal injury settlements; especially in the face of injuries so severe they irrevocably change a person’s life forever. Money most certainly cannot undo what has been done. If you or …
Why Personal Injury Cases Should be Settled as Fast as Possible
An individual who has suffered a personal injury may be inclined to see their action through to trial so they can have their day in court. However, this approach is often the opposite of what a lawyer would advise for their injured …
The Importance of Using Expert Witnesses for Your Personal Injury Case
The importance of expert witnesses for personal injury cases cannot be understated. While experts might seem expensive and unnecessary, they may be a crucial element of a winning case. If you’ve been injured in an accident, it is important to speak with …
Mediation in Personal Injury Action – What to Expect
Mediation is one step in the litigation process that can help parties settle the action outside of the courtroom. Ultimately, it can save the parties both time and money and allow the parties to have a direct input in the outcome of …