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February 18, 2016

Joint Liability In Car Accidents

The 2016 ruling in a recent Ottawa trial, Gardiner v MacDonald, has received much media attention, particularly with respect to the alleged negligence of a City of Ottawa bus driver in a fatal crash. The case addresses the issue of multiple causal factors and several defendants in the determination of liability and damages resulting from a car accident.
January 26, 2016

What Are Your Rights As A Passenger?

Accidents unfortunately occur every day and while we often hear about the personal injury claims for drivers of the vehicles involved in the accident, what about the rights of the passengers who were injured? Here we look at the legal options available to passengers injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident.
November 3, 2015

Wrongful Death Suits From Car Accidents

When the death of a loved one results from someone else’s negligence, the trauma of the sudden loss is compounded for the victim’s family. Dealing with a wrongful death is one of the most difficult challenges that a family may face. A personal injury lawyer can at least alleviate the stress of dealing with the legal issues arising from this tragic event.
July 31, 2015

Psychological Injuries after Car Accidents

Although psychological injuries may not be as visible as physical injuries, they are just as impactful and can have a chronic and permanent effect on the life of a trauma victim. Mental health issues following a car accident vary in terms of kind and severity, but there are steps that accident victims can take to aid in their recovery.
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