Will My Child Have to Testify in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many parents are reluctant to seek legal compensation or to consult a personal injury lawyer for their children after an Ontario personal injury because they worry that their child will be traumatized or re-victimized by the Ontario court process. Understanding Child Testimony in Personal Injury Cases We understand your [...]
Ottawa Accident: Rear Facing Car Seats for Toddlers
Ottawa Lawyer: When my kids were babies, I could not wait until they reached 20 pounds so I could switch them into the front facing car seat. I felt it was easier to keep an eye on them since I was always convinced that they might be choking or otherwise [...]
Ottawa Lawyer | A Parent Faces A Child’s Injury
When your child has been injured, there is the impatience to know what your child’s injuries are and what the future holds. That may be followed by the agony of having to make vital decisions for your child’s health care with no real rational way to determine if you are doing the right thing.
Ottawa Accident Lawyer: Are your kids safe Pedestrians?
Ottawa pedestrian accidents involving children are among the most traumatic car accidents. Unfortunately, as we know from our personal injury law practice, these accidents are all too common in Ottawa. Your child may be vulnerable to a motor vehicle accident simply by virtue of inexperience and (it's true...) your [...]
Ottawa Child Brain Injury Lawyer: What Parents Need to Know
As Ottawa personal injury lawyers we know that paediatric brain injuries are, unfortunately, very common in Canada.
Ottawa Lawyer: Your Child and the Legal Process after an Accident
This is an article written by Seattle, Washington personal injury lawyer Christopher Davis. We have reproduced it for our Ontario accident readers with permission because it communicates very important information about children's injury cases. It is a dangerous practice to wait to settle a claim or file a lawsuit right [...]
Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer: Protect Your Child from Dog Bites
As personal injury lawyers we know that a dog bite injury can be devastating. Yet, a dog can be a child’s very special friend. The National Companion Animal Coalition together with the Canada Safety Council have created this resource to ensure the reduction of dog bite incidents, especially in children under [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Build a better bike helmet to avoid head injury
Avoiding child head injuries and child spinal cord injury is a pressing issue for all Ottawa parents, especially when those parents are also personal injury lawyers who see the damage a bike accident can cause. There is progress toward this shared goal. Researchers have been working towards a new [...]
Ottawa Child Injury Lawyer: Trampoline Safety Tips
We are personal injury lawyers but parents too. We know kids love bouncing! Recently some doctors have been recommending that children be banned from playing on trampolines. They are seen by doctors as unsafe, causing many minor serious injuries to young children. Injuries can come in various forms. Children [...]
Take Your Child to the Doctor After Any Motor Vehicle Accident: Ottawa Lawyer
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer -- Parents! Remember the importance of taking your child to the doctor after a car accident, even if it is apparently mild. It is important for a child to get a doctor’s check up after any car accident, especially one that has left a bruise or [...]