Compensation in a Product Liability Case

Under Ontario Provincial personal injury law, there is a specific standard of care that a designer, distributor, manufacturer, retailer, and any other member of the supply chain owe to the consumer.  Simply stated, they must ensure that a defective and hazardous product of theirs does not end up in the hands of the consumer.  A dangerous or defective product is defined as a manufactured consumer product that fails to meet the normal safety expectations of the person who purchases and uses it. (more…)

Maximizing Compensation for Damages in Your Personal Injury Case Part II – Continuing towards the Goal

In Part I, the importance of retaining an experienced lawyer in Kingston, Ottawa, or Sudbury and being realistic with your demands was emphasized along with the necessity of documenting important details and recording your expenses.  The following are additional suggestions for continuing towards your goal of maximizing your compensation in your personal injury case. (more…)

Maximizing Compensation for Damages in Your Personal Injury Case Part I – Getting Started on the Road to Recovery

If you live in the cities of Kingston, or Sudbury, and you’ve been considering filing a personal injury law suit, you may be wondering how much you’ll be compensated for your injuries or how much your case is really worth.  In personal injury law, the value of a case is usually based on the recovery of damages.  In other words, you have to determine what your injuries have cost you emotionally, monetarily, physically, and psychologically.  This may also involve determining whether the actions or behavior of the defendant should be punished. Your lawyer will be in a better position to explain more about the case. (more…)

How to Write a Powerful Demand Letter to the Insurance Companies

If you recently sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle or slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation if you can prove that another party was negligent.  If your case progresses to the point where negotiating a settlement for damages is in order, it helps to have a personal injury lawyer involved with you during negotiations.  However, the most important step in the process is presenting a powerful demand letter to the insurance company prior to the start of negotiations. This will help put you on a stronger footing than before. (more…)

How to Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer and increase Your Chances of winning Your Case

Different types of accidents occur in the cities of Kingston, Ottawa, and Sudbury every day, some of which leave people serious injured and permanently unable to work.  While the value of having a personal injury lawyer on your side cannot be over-stated in cases such as these, they oftentimes rely on their clients to help them with their cases.  It’s also important to understand that while personal injury law cases can be challenging and complex, that injury victims are entitled to certain rights during the legal process. (more…)