Saturday, April 17, 2010
Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyers - Dog bites and dog attacks can cause permanent physical and emotional scars. Children and Dog Bites and Attacks
Dog bites and dog attacks can cause permanent physical and emotional scars. In serious cases of dog bites or attacks, victims can be killed. While the news seems to focus on the vicious “pit bull” and their attacks and bites, the reality is that all dogs can bite or attack and cause devastating injuries, especially to children. We have settled dozens of dog bite cases, some in the hundred of thousands of dollars. If you have been hurt by a dog bite or seriously injured by a dog attack, call Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers at 613-315-4878 (HURT) for a free consultation. Our founding partner, Marc Quinn has handled many dog bite cases and we consider him one of the most knowledgeable dog bite lawyers in Ontario. Call us at 613-315-HURT (4878). Ottawa dog bite lawyers, car accident lawyers and personal injury lawyers. Dog Liability experts.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Lawyer’s Fees in Personal Injury Cases
Lawyer’s Fees in Personal Injury Cases
In the ordinary course, lawyers charge and are paid on an hourly rate for the time they spend working on a file. The hourly rates vary and are usually between $150 for a junior lawyer and $350 for a senior lawyer. The hourly rates increase depending on the lawyer’s general experience. Some hourly rates are as high as $750 and even $1000 per hour. Lawyers often increase their hourly rates if they have developed a specialization in a particular fields, such as personal injury.
Will lawyers offer free legal advice? In my experience, many lawyers will answer initial inquiries and questions regarding a legal issue at no charge, but when it is determined that legal opinions are required, a fee will be charged. In the usual course, the amount of time a lawyer spends on a file depends on his/her level of experience, the issues involved and what the particular case requires. The fee will be different from one lawyer to the next for the same case.
In personal injury cases, our law firm offers and most clients prefer to retain us on a contingency fee basis and thus the hourly rate becomes largely irrelevant. When you consider the tremendous cost of litigation and or simply prosecuting a personal injury matter to settlement, most clients are unable to afford paying a lawyer on an hourly basis. A contingency fee arrangement allows any person to afford the services o a lawyer. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, we are pleased to be able to offer our clients the option of contingency fee arrangements. We agree not to charge a fee until we win our client’s case. Call us at 613-315-HURT (4878). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Accident, Injury and Disability Lawyer.
In the ordinary course, lawyers charge and are paid on an hourly rate for the time they spend working on a file. The hourly rates vary and are usually between $150 for a junior lawyer and $350 for a senior lawyer. The hourly rates increase depending on the lawyer’s general experience. Some hourly rates are as high as $750 and even $1000 per hour. Lawyers often increase their hourly rates if they have developed a specialization in a particular fields, such as personal injury.
Will lawyers offer free legal advice? In my experience, many lawyers will answer initial inquiries and questions regarding a legal issue at no charge, but when it is determined that legal opinions are required, a fee will be charged. In the usual course, the amount of time a lawyer spends on a file depends on his/her level of experience, the issues involved and what the particular case requires. The fee will be different from one lawyer to the next for the same case.
In personal injury cases, our law firm offers and most clients prefer to retain us on a contingency fee basis and thus the hourly rate becomes largely irrelevant. When you consider the tremendous cost of litigation and or simply prosecuting a personal injury matter to settlement, most clients are unable to afford paying a lawyer on an hourly basis. A contingency fee arrangement allows any person to afford the services o a lawyer. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, we are pleased to be able to offer our clients the option of contingency fee arrangements. We agree not to charge a fee until we win our client’s case. Call us at 613-315-HURT (4878). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Accident, Injury and Disability Lawyer.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
MVA - Motor Vehicle Accident Benefits - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
MVA - Motor Vehicle Accident - Accident Benefits
These are the most commonly claimed motor vehicle accident benefits we see in our practice:
Income Replacement Benefits
Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits
Caregiver Benefits
Non-Earner Benefits
Visitation Expenses
Education Expenses
Attendant Care Benefits
Housekeeping Expenses
Home Maintenance Expenses
Case Manager Services Expenses
Damaged Clothing Expenses
Dependent Care Benefits
Death and Funeral Benefits
Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers - OPILN
These are the most commonly claimed motor vehicle accident benefits we see in our practice:
Income Replacement Benefits
Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits
Caregiver Benefits
Non-Earner Benefits
Visitation Expenses
Education Expenses
Attendant Care Benefits
Housekeeping Expenses
Home Maintenance Expenses
Case Manager Services Expenses
Damaged Clothing Expenses
Dependent Care Benefits
Death and Funeral Benefits
Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers - OPILN
Injured in a Car Accident or Slip and Fall - Why Do I need An Expert? Ottawa Injury Lawyer
Injured in a Car Accident or Slip and Fall - Why Do I need An Expert? Ottawa Injury Lawyer
An expert is a person who can assist a tier of fact (jury or Justice - Judge) decide issues in a personal injury trial that are complex and not easily understandable by a lay or ordinary person.
Since most cases never reach a trial, do you still require an expert?
In most cases of personal injury, the answer is yes. While witnesses in a personal injury trial, or any trial for that matter, must only give evidence (testify) as to facts, experts testify as to facts and offer professional opinions in the field of their specialty, based on the facts of the case.
Experts can be qualified as experts by reason of experience, education and training or a combination of experience and credentials. In the field of personal injury, the most common experts are health care providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, future care planners, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and surgeons and financial exerts such as economists and actuarial experts who calculate income and financial losses. In motor vehicle cases, experts are sometimes retained to reconstruct an accident.
In all cases of expert evidence, the experts testify on behalf of the injured person and offer special knowledge and in turn professional opinions which assists in proving, as a matter of fact or opinion, certain vital elements of an injured person’s case.
At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, our team of lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, are trained to work with experts. Call us for a free consultation in respect of your personal injury case. Call 613-315-4878 (HURT). Marc Quinn, Ottawa Accident Lawyer
An expert is a person who can assist a tier of fact (jury or Justice - Judge) decide issues in a personal injury trial that are complex and not easily understandable by a lay or ordinary person.
Since most cases never reach a trial, do you still require an expert?
In most cases of personal injury, the answer is yes. While witnesses in a personal injury trial, or any trial for that matter, must only give evidence (testify) as to facts, experts testify as to facts and offer professional opinions in the field of their specialty, based on the facts of the case.
Experts can be qualified as experts by reason of experience, education and training or a combination of experience and credentials. In the field of personal injury, the most common experts are health care providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, future care planners, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and surgeons and financial exerts such as economists and actuarial experts who calculate income and financial losses. In motor vehicle cases, experts are sometimes retained to reconstruct an accident.
In all cases of expert evidence, the experts testify on behalf of the injured person and offer special knowledge and in turn professional opinions which assists in proving, as a matter of fact or opinion, certain vital elements of an injured person’s case.
At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, our team of lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, are trained to work with experts. Call us for a free consultation in respect of your personal injury case. Call 613-315-4878 (HURT). Marc Quinn, Ottawa Accident Lawyer
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Dog Bites - Dog Owner’s Liability - Strict Liability - Compensation for Injuries Suffered by Dog Bite or Attack - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
Dog Bites - Dog Owner’s Liability - Strict Liability - Compensation for Injuries Suffered by Dog Bite or Attack - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
Dog bites are most common in the spring and summer months. Most of us spend more time outside, visit with family members and go to homes of our loved ones during the summer and spring months - we are more active during this time - so are dogs and their owners. Some of these places like the park or other people’s homes invariably include pets, usually dogs or cats. Pets, as animals are unpredictable and dogs especially can be very dangerous. Some people, especially children, are at additional risk of suffering injuries from a dog bite or dog attack.
What can you do to prevent a dog bite or dog attack?
If you are dog owner, ensure that your pet is trained, is healthy and not in pain or discomfort. Unhealthy dogs and dogs in pain are at increased risk of attack or bite. Spend time with your dog and take him/her for a walk. Dogs that spend the day in the house with little exposure to outside or are not taken for walks, are more likely to attack or bite. Never approach a strange or loose dog or a dog in distress - call the local City by-law official or Human Society instead. Always supervise your dog around guests and visitors. If you have children visiting, remember that they are a threat to dogs who may see children as competition to their jurisdiction. Dog bites can cause severe injuries, including head injuries, lacerations, all types of disfigurement, fractures and other serious injuries. If you cannot supervise your dog, keep it on a leash, consider a muzzle and keep it away from others.
If you go to places where dogs are found, practice good dog interaction safety. It is not a good idea to approach a dog without asking the owner for permission and asking if there is any risk of being attacked or bitten by the dog. Always approach any animal with caution, approach slowly and with confidence - dogs can smell fear. It is a good idea to let a dog sniff you before you pet it. Never approach sleeping dog or a dog that is eating. I am not a dog behaviour specialist but this short paper is based on what others have told me. I am a dog owner liability expert and if you or someone has been bitten or attacked by a dog, I can get you monetary compensation. Call Marc Quinn at 613-315-HURT (4878) for a free consultation, Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer.
Dog bites are most common in the spring and summer months. Most of us spend more time outside, visit with family members and go to homes of our loved ones during the summer and spring months - we are more active during this time - so are dogs and their owners. Some of these places like the park or other people’s homes invariably include pets, usually dogs or cats. Pets, as animals are unpredictable and dogs especially can be very dangerous. Some people, especially children, are at additional risk of suffering injuries from a dog bite or dog attack.
What can you do to prevent a dog bite or dog attack?
If you are dog owner, ensure that your pet is trained, is healthy and not in pain or discomfort. Unhealthy dogs and dogs in pain are at increased risk of attack or bite. Spend time with your dog and take him/her for a walk. Dogs that spend the day in the house with little exposure to outside or are not taken for walks, are more likely to attack or bite. Never approach a strange or loose dog or a dog in distress - call the local City by-law official or Human Society instead. Always supervise your dog around guests and visitors. If you have children visiting, remember that they are a threat to dogs who may see children as competition to their jurisdiction. Dog bites can cause severe injuries, including head injuries, lacerations, all types of disfigurement, fractures and other serious injuries. If you cannot supervise your dog, keep it on a leash, consider a muzzle and keep it away from others.
If you go to places where dogs are found, practice good dog interaction safety. It is not a good idea to approach a dog without asking the owner for permission and asking if there is any risk of being attacked or bitten by the dog. Always approach any animal with caution, approach slowly and with confidence - dogs can smell fear. It is a good idea to let a dog sniff you before you pet it. Never approach sleeping dog or a dog that is eating. I am not a dog behaviour specialist but this short paper is based on what others have told me. I am a dog owner liability expert and if you or someone has been bitten or attacked by a dog, I can get you monetary compensation. Call Marc Quinn at 613-315-HURT (4878) for a free consultation, Ottawa Dog Bite Lawyer.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
What should you do after you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident? Ottawa Injury Lawyer Helps
What should you do after you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident? Ottawa Injury Lawyer Helps
This is a short list of things to consider after suffering injuries in a car accident or motor vehicle accident:
Contact one of our personal injury lawyers to inquire, free of charge, about your legal rights and interests; Call the local police and inform them about the accident and ask that a report be produced documenting the accident; Obtain and record insurance particulars of the other drivers and vehicles involved in the car accident; Obtain and record the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all persons involved in the accident; Obtain and record the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all witnesses; If you are not brought to hospital by ambulance, see your family physician right away (always better to go to the emergency department after an accident to make sure all is well); Notify your own insurer about the accident; Keep a record of your injuries and symptoms and of all health care providers you visit; Rest and take care of yourself.
For a more comprehensive list, call us at 613-315-HURT (4878), ask for Marc N. Quinn.
This is a short list of things to consider after suffering injuries in a car accident or motor vehicle accident:
Contact one of our personal injury lawyers to inquire, free of charge, about your legal rights and interests; Call the local police and inform them about the accident and ask that a report be produced documenting the accident; Obtain and record insurance particulars of the other drivers and vehicles involved in the car accident; Obtain and record the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all persons involved in the accident; Obtain and record the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all witnesses; If you are not brought to hospital by ambulance, see your family physician right away (always better to go to the emergency department after an accident to make sure all is well); Notify your own insurer about the accident; Keep a record of your injuries and symptoms and of all health care providers you visit; Rest and take care of yourself.
For a more comprehensive list, call us at 613-315-HURT (4878), ask for Marc N. Quinn.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Understanding the mechanics of a personal injury action.
Understanding the mechanics of a personal injury action.
At the OPILN, we believe in ongoing continuing legal education. Our lawyers participate in ongoing legal education seminars and attend conferences to keep current with the law of personal injury. What we do that we believe is different than other personal injury law firms is no legal education. Our lawyers also receive training in medicine. Our lawyers read texts on physiology, science and medicine. We meet with our medical experts and ask questions. We believe that in order to properly represent injured clients, we need to understand the medical science behind the injury. To us, understanding the personal injury law is simply one part of the puzzle. We believe that understanding the science behind the injury is crucial to being a successful personal injury lawyer. Whether it is gaining a better understanding of the science of medicine or the physics and engineering principles of a complex machine or scene of an accident, science is vital to our practice of law and our success which we have enjoyed over the years. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network (the lawyers of PQTLaw), we take the extra step to be ahead of our competition. Call us for a free consultation. Call 613-315-HURT (4878). Ask for Marc Quinn.
At the OPILN, we believe in ongoing continuing legal education. Our lawyers participate in ongoing legal education seminars and attend conferences to keep current with the law of personal injury. What we do that we believe is different than other personal injury law firms is no legal education. Our lawyers also receive training in medicine. Our lawyers read texts on physiology, science and medicine. We meet with our medical experts and ask questions. We believe that in order to properly represent injured clients, we need to understand the medical science behind the injury. To us, understanding the personal injury law is simply one part of the puzzle. We believe that understanding the science behind the injury is crucial to being a successful personal injury lawyer. Whether it is gaining a better understanding of the science of medicine or the physics and engineering principles of a complex machine or scene of an accident, science is vital to our practice of law and our success which we have enjoyed over the years. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network (the lawyers of PQTLaw), we take the extra step to be ahead of our competition. Call us for a free consultation. Call 613-315-HURT (4878). Ask for Marc Quinn.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers - Free Expert Advice and Experience
Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers - Free Expert Advice and Experience
Motor vehicle personal injury litigation is one of the most complicated areas of law in Ontario. The current system of rights, interests and types of compensation, including the “no-fault” system is extremely complex largely because the provisions of the Insurance Act of Ontario and Regulations are written in very complicated language and only lawyers who specialize in motor vehicle law truly understand the whole system. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network (OPILN), we have lawyers skilled and experienced in every facet of motor vehicle law and litigation. Our lawyers have a thorough understanding of Ontario’s auto insurance system and our personal injury lawyers know how to best protect your rights and ensure you receive fair and just compensation. Our lawyers maximize every injured client’s financial recovery. Our lawyers work on a no fee unless you win basis.
Under the Insurance Act of Ontario, injured persons have certain time lines to meet in order to claim compensation. Notices should be provided formally without delay. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible following an accident. Contact us at 613-315-HURT (4878) for a free consultation.
Motor vehicle personal injury litigation is one of the most complicated areas of law in Ontario. The current system of rights, interests and types of compensation, including the “no-fault” system is extremely complex largely because the provisions of the Insurance Act of Ontario and Regulations are written in very complicated language and only lawyers who specialize in motor vehicle law truly understand the whole system. At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network (OPILN), we have lawyers skilled and experienced in every facet of motor vehicle law and litigation. Our lawyers have a thorough understanding of Ontario’s auto insurance system and our personal injury lawyers know how to best protect your rights and ensure you receive fair and just compensation. Our lawyers maximize every injured client’s financial recovery. Our lawyers work on a no fee unless you win basis.
Under the Insurance Act of Ontario, injured persons have certain time lines to meet in order to claim compensation. Notices should be provided formally without delay. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible following an accident. Contact us at 613-315-HURT (4878) for a free consultation.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Accidents and Injuries Suffered by Children - Ottawa Injury Lawyers
Accidents and Injuries Suffered by Children - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
In Ontario, children have added legal protection in many respects. For instance, no settlement involving children is legally binding unless a Justice of the Superior Court of Justice has approved the settlement by Court Order.
Injuries to children can cause significant and lasting emotionally, physical and psychological scars. As parents, we strive to keep our children safe. When tragedy occurs, parents often struggle to obtain accurate and complete legal advice. At PQTLaw, we can help relieve the stress associated with not knowing your rights.
Injuries to children raise very particular legal issues and parents should obtain legal advice before trying to negotiate or settle claims involving children.
Complications can arise because of issues regarding legal competency, parental responsibility and improvident settlements. In Ontario, parents of children can, in certain circumstances, be held liable for the acts of their children.
Whether the injury suffered by your child is a result of a motor vehicle accident, dangerous substance, dangerous premises or other accident or catastrophic event, it is important to obtain competent representation and legal advice from an experienced personal injury and accident lawyer. Call us at 613-266-7266 for your free consultation. We work on a no fee unless you win basis.
Marc N. Quinn - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
In Ontario, children have added legal protection in many respects. For instance, no settlement involving children is legally binding unless a Justice of the Superior Court of Justice has approved the settlement by Court Order.
Injuries to children can cause significant and lasting emotionally, physical and psychological scars. As parents, we strive to keep our children safe. When tragedy occurs, parents often struggle to obtain accurate and complete legal advice. At PQTLaw, we can help relieve the stress associated with not knowing your rights.
Injuries to children raise very particular legal issues and parents should obtain legal advice before trying to negotiate or settle claims involving children.
Complications can arise because of issues regarding legal competency, parental responsibility and improvident settlements. In Ontario, parents of children can, in certain circumstances, be held liable for the acts of their children.
Whether the injury suffered by your child is a result of a motor vehicle accident, dangerous substance, dangerous premises or other accident or catastrophic event, it is important to obtain competent representation and legal advice from an experienced personal injury and accident lawyer. Call us at 613-266-7266 for your free consultation. We work on a no fee unless you win basis.
Marc N. Quinn - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
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