In Ontario, judges and juries are guided by a moral and legal principle that an injured victim should be fully compensated for the damages they have incurred as a result of another party’s negligence. This principle sounds simple in theory, but in practice, it can be subject to various complications, especially in situations involving more than one liable party. To learn more about how Courts must respond to different complicating factors to ensure the victim is fairly compensated, click here.
Throughout the province, thousands of people sustain concussions each year. Many of those people go on to experience debilitating symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or even years after their initial injury. Disruptive symptoms like neurofatigue can affect a person’s entire life. To learn more about coping with neurofatigue after sustaining a concussion, click here
Hit and run accidents are shocking. When a driver fails to remain at the scene of a collision they caused, it can be confusing to know where an injured driver should turn for financial compensation. There are some important steps to take after sustaining an injury in a hit and run accident. To learn how an Ontario car accident lawyer may be able to help, click here.
Surviving a serious accident with severe or catastrophic injuries can profoundly impact the way people live their lives. Depending on the severity of their injuries, accident survivors may require the assistance of a personal support worker in the form of attendant care to provide them with what they need. However, the cost of attendant care can be expensive, placing a financial burden on the shoulders of the accident victim or his or her family. To learn more about paying for attendant care after sustaining injuries in an accident, click here.
For parents with young children, finding affordable daycare can be a hassle. Parents in this province pay some of the highest childcare costs in the country and should expect local daycare facilities to keep their children safe from harm. What should parents do when they discover their child’s daycare facility is not as safe as it should be? Click here to read more.
In personal injury claims, injured plaintiffs may be asked to sign medical release forms, granting consent to the attending physician to share their records with the defendant’s lawyers. Before doing so, however, plaintiffs have the right to review the consent forms with their legal representation. Click here to learn more.
For people who actively use social media and post regular updates on their lives, the communities they build online can provide comfort and connection. This is especially true for injured accident survivors experiencing the acute isolation of physical recovery. However, posting too many personal details on social media may, in fact, jeopardize the outcome of ongoing personal injury litigation. Click here to read more.
