Personal Injury Category Archives

Personal Injury Lawsuit: Self vs. Lawyer Representation

For a new personal injury client, a lawsuit can seem like a long and involved process. Clients often want a basic explanation of what needs to happen and when they will need to be present for their lawsuit. This article lays out the typical steps in personal injury litigation but of course there can be many twists and turns along the way. First of all …

Why you should hire an OTLA Lawyer

Trying to decide which lawyer to hire to help you and your family following a car accident or other personal injury claim? There are many excellent questions and considerations that should go into making this important decision. Experience, reputation, price and comfort will likely be part of that decision-making process. But another important question to ask is whether your prospective lawyer is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)?

What happens if my spouse or boss refuses to give evidence at trial?

A common issue in personal injury claims that clients raise is how their close relatives or co-workers will be involved in their lawsuit. A close relative can sometimes bring a claim pursuant to the Family Law Act which has its own set of risks and rewards that should be discussed with a lawyer. This article is going to focus on those who do not bring …

What is a notice letter?

If you have sustained an injury that is the result of the negligence of another person – you could have an action for damages. Your entitlement to damages begins at the moment you suffer your loss. However, as anyone who has brought a lawsuit before knows – you will not get paid for a long time. Since you are entitled to your damages right away, …

What is the threshold and who meets it?

Why does OHIP receive part of my settlement?

Money with doctor symbol superimposed to show OHIP entitlement

Following settlement of your injury claim, there may be other parties entitled to part of your settlement: your Group Benefits Insurer/Extended Health Insurer, Ontario Disability Support Program, and the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) to name a few.