Ottawa Lawyer | Why You Have to be Truthful in a Defence Medical
I want to share with you a section of a case decision that was released in Ontario. It is not my case and I do not know the lawyers or the parties involved. I do know this, however, the case sure does show how dangerous it is to overstate the extent of your injuries.
Protect Your Ottawa Lawsuit from Facebook in 5 Easy Steps
OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER - Eight months ago I wrote about the dangers for litigants who post their lives on social media pages. At that time, there were way fewer adults on Facebook and similar sites. My warning, I am certain, went largely ignored. The use of Facebook and now [...]
Ottawa Lawyer | Facebook Evidence Causes Judge To Rethink Lawsuit
Our personal injury lawyers know that what happened to this man could happen to you! A Newfoundland man's lawsuit was ruined, partly due to Facebook postings which contradicted his claims. The man filed the lawsuit after he suffered whiplash as a result of two car accidents in 2001 and [...]
Ontario Woman Awarded $59,935 In Housekeeping Damages Following Car Accident
As your personal injury lawyer, we will often advance a claim for lost housekeeping capacity after a serious accident. Here is what happened in a recent Toronto personal injury case. A woman was injured after the car she was driving was struck by another vehicle. As a result of [...]
Does Ontario have No-fault Car Accidents?
A well-educated woman came into our personal injury law office office today to ask about her Ottawa car accident that happened almost two years ago. I asked her why she waited until just before the limitation period expired. It is much more difficult to pull the case together at [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Are you ready for Examination for Discovery
One of the most important steps in your personal injury law suit is examination for discovery. During the examination, you are asked questions under oath about the key aspects of your medical history, employment, family life and the accident itself. Careful preparation for discovery is key. In this video, [...]
Limitation Periods and Ontario Accident Cases
For most Ontario car accidents, slip and fall accidents, product liability accidents and other claims there is a basic two-year limitation period running from the day that the claim is discovered. This means most people have two years in which to start a lawsuit. However, the limitation period is [...]
Track the Impact of Your Ontario Accident on Your Life- Ottawa Lawyer
The Ottawa injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth tell every client we meet to keep records of the effect of the accident on their lives. The clients who enjoy the best outcomes are the clients who get this advice shortly after their accident and who follow it carefully. Your Ottawa personal [...]
Be Mindful of Limitation Periods in Your Ontario Accident Claim
Most Ontario motor vehicle accident claims on behalf of an adult must be started within two years of the date of the accident. However, to preserve your right to pre-judgment interest, you are required to give a form of notice to the drivers against whom you may claim within 120 [...]