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While the incidence of slip and fall accidents increase during the frigid winter months in Kingston, Ottawa, and Sudbury, they are certainly not a seasonally-based occurrence by any means. The reality is that you could sustain injuries by slipping or tripping and falling just about any time of the year. In many cases, the owner of the property where you slipped and fell could be at fault for your injuries if they failed to maintain it and did not make any necessary repairs when required. (more…)
Personal Injury Claims Involving Orthopedic Injuries
In personal injury law, one of the more common claims and lawsuits involve orthopedic injuries. Injuries of this nature typically affect the cartilage, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons of the human body while the more common injuries are fractures, sprains, and strains. The more serious injuries involve bone displacement which in turn damages the nerves and the supportive tissues surrounding them. In cases like these, surgical implants and other procedures are oftentimes required. (more…)
Legal Representation For Catastrophic Injury Victims
Lawsuits resulting from catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, can involve some complex yet very unique issues. These are the types of injuries that oftentimes result in long-term or permanent disabilities and disfigurement. While there is no single legal definition of “catastrophic” injuries per se, they usually entail a painful recovery and rehabilitation process, numerous surgical procedures, and in some cases ongoing medical and attendant care. (more…)
Avoiding Injury As A Pedestrian
In the larger cities of Kingston, Ottawa, and Sudbury, we often see significant numbers of pedestrians going about their daily business. Unfortunately, a large percentage of accidents that involve such individuals are oftentimes fatal. With nothing more than the clothes they are wearing to protect them, it’s easy to understand how this can happen whenever they are struck by a moving vehicle. These injuries can be life-changing and require years of recovery and rehabilitation. (more…)
Types of Auto Claims-Accident Benefits And Tort
There are two types of claims to be filed when you are in a car accident. The accident benefit claim and the tort claim, a lot of people are unaware of the latter one. These two claims offer benefits for the multiple reasons a person may find that they are financially unstable after a car accident. However, each type of claim offers benefits for different things. It is important to understand the differences between the two. (more…)