February 7, 2022Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at February 7, 2022Categories Car AccidentsCan a person claim damages for their injury as well as compensation under the Family Law Act?The main issue in the recent decision from the Superior Court of Justice Labrosse v Jones et al. is whether a person who […]
December 31, 2021Published by Éliane Lachaîne at December 31, 2021Categories Personal InjuryPaying Your Lawyer Only When You Settle Your Personal Injury ClaimIf you have been injured, you may need to hire a lawyer. This lawyer can agree to only get paid when you win […]
December 20, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at December 20, 2021Categories Car Accidents Free Consultation Personal InjuryWhat can you do if the insurance company denies coverage for the at-fault driver?In personal injury litigation for car accidents, it is usually the insurance company of the person at-fault who will answer for them and […]
December 7, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at December 7, 2021Categories Accident Benefits Car Accidents Serious InjuryWhat qualifies as catastrophic injuries?You or a person close to you has been involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained severe injuries. At what point can […]
December 6, 2021Published by Éliane Lachaîne at December 6, 2021Categories Slip and Fall Injuries‘Tis the Season for Icy Parking LotsIn the last year, our firm Burn Tucker Lachaîne published a few blogs on the important changes to the legislation for slip and […]
November 18, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at November 18, 2021Categories Accident Benefits Car Accidents Personal InjuryThe dreaded Minor Injury Guideline – Stuck in the MIGYou are injured in a car accident, you call your car insurance company for help and guidance, and you are told that you […]
October 4, 2021Published by Colleen Burn at October 4, 2021Categories Community Involvement Head Injury Traumatic Brain InjuriesBrain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley Annual Fall Fundraiser: Virtual Art Therapy WorkshopIn just over a week, Burn Tucker Lachaine PC and Modern OT are co-hosting a Fall Fundraiser in support of the Brain Injury […]
September 22, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at September 22, 2021Categories Community InvolvementThe 8th annual Fleming Golf FundraiserThis year again, Burn Tucker Lachaîne is pleased to have sponsored the Fleming Golf Fundraiser for the Brain Injury Association of Ottawa Valley […]
September 1, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at September 1, 2021Categories Accident Benefits Car Accidents Free Consultation Personal InjuryWhat are Disability Benefits from Canada Pension Plan?In the list of deductions on your pay stub, you probably see a deduction named “CPP”. But what does CPP do? What is […]
August 20, 2021Published by Éliane Lachaîne at August 20, 2021Categories Wrongful DeathsOntario’s New High Mark for Wrongful Death Damages: $250,000.00 for a ParentIt is trite to say that no amount of money will ever compensate a parent for the loss of a child. But when […]
August 5, 2021Published by Éliane Lachaîne at August 5, 2021Categories Free Consultation Personal InjuryAre Sealing Orders Permitted in Ontario?The Supreme Court of Canada recently answered this question: yes but only in very limited circumstances. In the case of Sherman Estate […]
July 26, 2021Published by Burn Tucker Lachaîne at July 26, 2021Categories Accident Benefits Car Accidents Disability Insurance Claims Free Consultation Long Term Disability Negligence Other Injuries Personal InjuryThe New Contingency Fee AgreementsHave you ever heard people talk about “contingency fees”? Contingency fees are an alternative to paying hourly rate for legal fees. This type […]