by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU’RE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT Don’t leave the scene of the accident. If you’re involved in an accident and leave, it would be considered a hit and run, leaving you subject to criminal charges. Instead, pull over as soon as it’s...
by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
WHEN SHOULD I CONSULT A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER? Slip and fall. Property owners are required to keep their premises safe for people entering them. If you slip and fall because of ice, snow, poor lighting or poorly maintained parking lots and sidewalks, the owner can be...
by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
4 REASONS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR A MOTORCYCLE HELMET They’re required by law. In Ontario, like in the rest of Canada, motorcyclists must wear crash helmets that are fastened securely under the chin at all times. Getting caught without a helmet can lead to...
by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
THE LAW THAT APPLIES TO DOG ATTACKS Oshawa injury lawyers at Kitchen Simeson Belliveau LLP know that dog attack claims used to be tough for an injury victim to establish. A dog attack victim used to have to prove a number of things, including...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Oshawa car accident lawyers’ top 5 reasons to contact a personal injury lawyer Reason #1: You are confused about the claims process. If you are injured in an Ontario car accident, you may have two potential claims: the first is a personal injury claim for compensation...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Oshawa injury lawyers’ key steps in a slip and fall injury claim Report the incident to the property owner. It is important to immediately report the incident to the property owner or the person overseeing the property at the time you were injured. For example, if you...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Who can bring an Ontario wrongful death claim? Wrongful death claims are brought under Ontario’s Family Law Act, which permits certain close family members of a person killed by another’s wrongful act to seek compensation in the form of a wrongful death lawsuit....
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Failure to pay a life insurance claim or delays in processing a claim In many cases, a life insurance payout will occur within a few weeks of the life insurance company being notified of the death and receiving a death certificate. However, in some cases, payment will...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Your Initial Claim Was Denied One of the things that many people do when claiming disability is filing everything themselves. While it can be tempting to claim disability as soon as possible, you must ensure that you fill out everything correctly. Without a lawyer, it...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
CAR ACCIDENT CLAIMS: CAN THEY REACH THE SUPREME COURT? Getting injured in a car accident is a top reason to call a lawyer. You’ve likely lost a lot. You’ve paid for medical bills, car repairs, and even lost time off work. Sound familiar? If so, then...
