Who Is Liable For Advanced Damage Before Fault Is Determined?
When someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident and is seeking damages from another party, it could be years before the situation works its way through the courts. In the meantime, the injured person may still face financial challenges as a result of the accident, such as medical bills. In some situations, the injured […]
A Reminder Of The Importance To Prepare For Pre-Trial Conferences
Pre-trial conferences are an important and mandatory part of the civil litigation process. Rule 50.02 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure states that “Unless the court orders otherwise, within 180 days after an action is set down for trial, the parties shall schedule with the registrar a date and time acceptable to all parties to […]
Refusal To Negotiate Proves Costly To Successful Plaintiffs
This is our second blog in as many weeks where a plaintiff’s conduct resulted in financial loss despite winning at trial. It’s common for successful litigants to pursue the payment of costs from unsuccessful litigants in a trial. However, a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shows that the “reckless and pernicious” […]
Family Law Act Claims
If someone in your family has been seriously injured, your life has probably been turned upside down. Your time may be spent traveling to doctors’ appointments and rehabilitation sessions. Perhaps they are unable to assist with childcare or housework due to their injuries, so you are taking on more day-to-day responsibilities. In some cases, you […]
Personal Injury Damages for Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering is just one of the categories of compensation that may be available to the victims of negligence, but it is often the first thing that people think about when they consider whether to sue for damages. In an earlier post, we briefly discussed how a personal injury claim is quantified, and explained […]
What is my Claim Worth? Personal Injury Damages Explained
If you have been injured in an accident, and believe somebody else is at fault, you are probably wondering, “what is my claim worth?” The wrong answer to this question could cost you thousands of dollars. In this post, we will explain how personal injury damages are calculated, and review the most common types of […]