Nursing homes are a part of the fabric of society today. Many families rely on nursing homes to provide much needed care for their loved ones for a variety of reasons. Nursing homes are supposed to be safe havens for our seniors to be cared for in a caring environment which does not subject them … Continue reading “Nursing Home Abuse in Ontario: Knowing your Rights and Responsibilities”
Every year in Ontario, tens of thousands of Ontarians suffer personal injuries as the result of motor-vehicle collisions, medical negligence, dangerous premises, defective products, and other causes. Unfortunately, not every injured Ontarian understands his or her legal rights in the context of a personal injury for which another person is at fault. Two of the … Continue reading “Ontario Personal Injury Claims: What are My Rights?”
In Ontario, there are various types of tort claims with the most common types of tort claims being negligence claims. In the past, we published a video to answer the question, “What is a tort claim?” In it, we explained, “If a person’s negligent act caused your injuries, you are entitled to recover your damages … Continue reading “Ontario Tort Claims Explained”
Elder abuse is reproachable and detestable; unfortunately, there are relatively few laws or resources that protect and assist elders in Ontario. Learn about the laws that may help protect seniors and where you can turn if you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home. The Prevalence of Elder Abuse A 1993 … Continue reading “Nursing Home Elder Abuse: Prevalence, Legal Rights and Helpful Resources”
