There is no legal requirement to hire a lawyer in order to commence a legal action. You are entitled to file and negotiate your personal injury claim on your own without legal counsel or representation. But choosing to hire a personal injury lawyer may have several important benefits. Relieve the Burden of Filing a Claim … Continue reading “Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer”
Given our proximity to the United States, the prevalence of American media in popular culture, and the relative infrequency with which most people interact with the courts, it comes as no surprise that some Ontarians are more familiar with American legal concepts than local ones. But personal injury cases in the United States differ significantly … Continue reading “4 Differences Between Personal Injury Cases in Ontario and the United States”
Juries introduce a series of inefficiencies to our justice system. Those inefficiencies mean trials take longer and cost more than they would otherwise. Eliminating juries from civil trials would lead to significant savings in litigation costs, both to the parties and to the courts, and these savings could put downward pressure on insurance premiums. The … Continue reading “Why Jury Trials Should Be Removed from Personal Injury Cases”
Imagine this scenario: You’re visiting one of your favorite restaurants when you slip and fall on the way to your table. Was there a patch of water on the ground? No sign indicating that the tile might be slippery? You’re in a bit of pain, so you go to the emergency room and a doctor … Continue reading “Toronto Slip and Fall Claims: What is Negligence and How Do You Prove It?”
Dairn Shane and Joseph Fearon were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in a landmark ruling on psychological injuries. Mr. Shane argued the case at all levels of appeal and was also counsel at trial. Mr. Saadati suffered serious psychological injuries as a result of multiple car accidents. The Court of Appeal ruled that … Continue reading “Appeal Allowed! Preszler Law Successful at the Supreme Court of Canada”
Are some lives worth more than others? In some areas of the law, yes. Women, as a matter of principle, often receive less compensation than men in serious personal injury lawsuits. Poor people generally receive less than wealthy or middle class people. Some lives are literally worth millions of dollars less than others. Why? In … Continue reading “Are Some Lives Worth More Than Others?”
Every year, more than 4,200 people suffer spinal cord injuries in Canada, according to The Incidence and Prevalence of Spinal Cord Injury in Canada by the Rick Hansen Institute and Urban Futures. Nearly 1,800 of those are the result of traumatic spinal cord injury. The report estimates there are 85,556 people living with spinal cord … Continue reading “Overview of Spinal Cord Trauma Symptoms”
Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious traumatic brain injury can be massive, extensive and long-term. The long-term implications of TBI can include … Continue reading “Indications Your Child Might Have a Brain Injury”
