Releases in Car Accident and Personal Injury Cases - How to Settle a Personal Injury or Car Accident Case. Ottawa Accident Lawyers
The majority of personal injury court actions and claims are resolved before trial. They are resolved on the basis of negotiated settlements reached between the injured person and the person at fault - tortfeasor which is the person who is alleged to have caused the accident.
As part of most settlements, the injured person must agree to execute a full and final release (release agreement) which provides that the injured person will never in the future pursue the person responsible for compensation arising out of the accident in question. In return for the release, compensation is paid to the injured person by the person responsible for the accident.
If you are negotiating an agreement yourself without a lawyer, it is advisable that the proposed settlement is reviewed by a personal injury lawyer who can review the settlement, the terms of the settlement, the related documents and the compensation offered. The personal injury lawyer can ensure the terms of the settlement and the provisions of the release are reasonable and fair.
Some of the issues to consider when settling a personal injury matter include the following:
1. The terms of the release are fair and reasonable;
2. The compensation reflects a fair assessment of the consequences of the injury on your life;
3. The payment is made in exchange for a release, meaning it is paid upon delivery of a release that is signed;
4. The compensation addresses contingencies for future losses;
5. The tax consequences of the monetary settlement are considered; and
6. The compensation addresses all heads of damages including pain and suffering, out of pocket expenses, loss of income and/or opportunity and other damages.
Settlement of a personal injury claim is more than just agreeing on a number. There are many factors to consider and an experienced personal injury lawyer can ensure that the terms of the settlement, including any releases and the amount of compensation is fair and reasonable.
Hiring an accident and personal injury lawyer can have a significant impact on the success of your personal injury claim. A full assessment can be made so that you receive the maximum amount possible in a negotiated settlement.
Contact us for a free consultation for more information on how to settle a personal injury, disability or accident claim. Ottawa Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Injury Lawyers, Plant Quinn Thiele LLP. 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator focusing on personal injury cases.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Why Choose Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - The Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network to Handle your Accident, Injury or Disability Claim?
Why Choose Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - The Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network to Handle your Accident, Injury or Disability Claim?
Victims of injuries in Ontario and their families have entrusted Plant Quinn Thiele LLP with their personal injury, disability or car accident claims for many reasons. The main reason is that we win and settle cases and we get the job done. We provide answers to your questions, professional and well informed legal advice and we provide action on your claims. We move as fast as the law and facts allows to advance and obtain your claim for compensation. We deal with insurance companies and their adjusters every day. We are respected in the field of personal injury law cases. We work on the basis that we do not get paid until you do. It costs you nothing to meet with one of our lawyers and we do not charge any fees until we win your case and receive compensation for you. In other words, if we obtain no recovery for you, you owe us nothing.
We have handled thousands of claims and have enjoyed good success for our clients. We are proud of our proven track record. Our reputation is important to us. Most of our clients come to us referred by friends, family and former clients, in addition to general advertisement of our accomplishments. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we have a strong passion for justice. We hold the belief that all victims deserve legal representation and the right to exercise their rights. Through our own efforts and in supporting organizations like the Advocate’s Society, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, we help protect victims who have sustained injuries through the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
What sets us apart? We focus on personal injury and accident claims. We don’t dabble in personal injury cases, we are experts at it. One of the most important factors to consider when hiring a personal injury lawyer is experience and a proven track record or success and we have it.
If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer supported by personal injury lawyers, personal injury law clerks and personal injury paralegals who focus on personal injury claims, then we are right for you. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Law Instructor, Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
Victims of injuries in Ontario and their families have entrusted Plant Quinn Thiele LLP with their personal injury, disability or car accident claims for many reasons. The main reason is that we win and settle cases and we get the job done. We provide answers to your questions, professional and well informed legal advice and we provide action on your claims. We move as fast as the law and facts allows to advance and obtain your claim for compensation. We deal with insurance companies and their adjusters every day. We are respected in the field of personal injury law cases. We work on the basis that we do not get paid until you do. It costs you nothing to meet with one of our lawyers and we do not charge any fees until we win your case and receive compensation for you. In other words, if we obtain no recovery for you, you owe us nothing.
We have handled thousands of claims and have enjoyed good success for our clients. We are proud of our proven track record. Our reputation is important to us. Most of our clients come to us referred by friends, family and former clients, in addition to general advertisement of our accomplishments. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we have a strong passion for justice. We hold the belief that all victims deserve legal representation and the right to exercise their rights. Through our own efforts and in supporting organizations like the Advocate’s Society, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, we help protect victims who have sustained injuries through the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
What sets us apart? We focus on personal injury and accident claims. We don’t dabble in personal injury cases, we are experts at it. One of the most important factors to consider when hiring a personal injury lawyer is experience and a proven track record or success and we have it.
If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer supported by personal injury lawyers, personal injury law clerks and personal injury paralegals who focus on personal injury claims, then we are right for you. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Law Instructor, Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
Dog Bite Injuries - What Are Your Rights? Ottawa dog bite injury lawyers explain your rights when dealing with a dog bite or dog attack injury case.
Dog Bite Injuries - What Are Your Rights? Ottawa dog bite injury lawyers explain your rights when dealing with a dog bite or dog attack injury case.
If you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by a dog in Ontario and you have suffered a dog bite mental, psychological or physical injury, you are protected by the law in most cases. In addition to provincial and local prosecution pursuant to local by-laws and the provincial Dog Bite Owners’ Liability Act, you are entitled to seek compensation for injuries sustained in dog bite cases. The remedies available include compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of medical expenses, reimbursement for out of pocket expenses, reimbursement for medical treatments such as counselling and reimbursement for loss of income. These remedies can be exercised with the involvement and support of one of our personal injury lawyers.
After being attacked or bitten, it is vital that you identify the dog owner. Identifying the responsible person means that the police and local municipality can prosecute the dog owner. Also, it allows your lawyer to immediately contact the dog owner and place them on notice of your claim so that any policies of insurance that may cover the loss is triggered. Sometimes, identifying the dog owner is an onerous task, especially if the incident occurred in a public place and you do not know the owner. It is important that you speak to witnesses on the scene right away, as dog owners have a habit of disappearing.
Once you have obtained medical attention, you should contact a personal injury lawyer who deals with dog bite and dog attack cases. Special legislation applies to dog bite and dog attack cases and special rules of law apply as well. Your dog bite liability lawyer will want to obtain a description of the dog attack or bite, photographs of the injuries and the name and address of the owner of the dog or dogs in question.
In Ontario, legal responsibility and liability for dog bites and attacks are generally governed by the provisions of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act . As the case law as interpreted the provisions of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act, dog owners are held to a high standard and they can be liable on the basis of strict liability, which provides dog owners with very limited defences to claims for compensation by victims.
This standard protects victims of dog bites and attacks. A person who has suffered any type of injury by reason of a dog bite or attack simply has to identify the dog and its owner and prove that the dog caused the injuries and the dog owner must pay compensation.
It is important to note that, in most cases, claims for compensation arising from injuries sustained as a result of dog bites or dog attacks are generally covered by the owner’s home insurance policies or tenant’s insurance policies.
Once notified of the claim, the dog owner merely places their insurer on notice and the insurer appoints an adjuster to resolve the claim or a lawyer to defend the claim. The insurance coverage applies whether the dog bite or dog attack occurred at the dog owner’s property/home or somewhere outside their home.
In terms of prosecution, the dog owner can face many consequences, including having the dog put down, fines, penalties, muzzle orders, jail time and other protective orders.
In simple terms, if you have been injured by a dog bite or dog attack, the owner of the dog must provide compensation, whether or not they have insurance. At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we will make the dog owner pay, one way or the other. Contact us for a free consultation. If we do not settle your case, we will charge you nothing. We only get paid if you receive compensation. Call 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
If you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by a dog in Ontario and you have suffered a dog bite mental, psychological or physical injury, you are protected by the law in most cases. In addition to provincial and local prosecution pursuant to local by-laws and the provincial Dog Bite Owners’ Liability Act, you are entitled to seek compensation for injuries sustained in dog bite cases. The remedies available include compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of medical expenses, reimbursement for out of pocket expenses, reimbursement for medical treatments such as counselling and reimbursement for loss of income. These remedies can be exercised with the involvement and support of one of our personal injury lawyers.
After being attacked or bitten, it is vital that you identify the dog owner. Identifying the responsible person means that the police and local municipality can prosecute the dog owner. Also, it allows your lawyer to immediately contact the dog owner and place them on notice of your claim so that any policies of insurance that may cover the loss is triggered. Sometimes, identifying the dog owner is an onerous task, especially if the incident occurred in a public place and you do not know the owner. It is important that you speak to witnesses on the scene right away, as dog owners have a habit of disappearing.
Once you have obtained medical attention, you should contact a personal injury lawyer who deals with dog bite and dog attack cases. Special legislation applies to dog bite and dog attack cases and special rules of law apply as well. Your dog bite liability lawyer will want to obtain a description of the dog attack or bite, photographs of the injuries and the name and address of the owner of the dog or dogs in question.
In Ontario, legal responsibility and liability for dog bites and attacks are generally governed by the provisions of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act . As the case law as interpreted the provisions of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act, dog owners are held to a high standard and they can be liable on the basis of strict liability, which provides dog owners with very limited defences to claims for compensation by victims.
This standard protects victims of dog bites and attacks. A person who has suffered any type of injury by reason of a dog bite or attack simply has to identify the dog and its owner and prove that the dog caused the injuries and the dog owner must pay compensation.
It is important to note that, in most cases, claims for compensation arising from injuries sustained as a result of dog bites or dog attacks are generally covered by the owner’s home insurance policies or tenant’s insurance policies.
Once notified of the claim, the dog owner merely places their insurer on notice and the insurer appoints an adjuster to resolve the claim or a lawyer to defend the claim. The insurance coverage applies whether the dog bite or dog attack occurred at the dog owner’s property/home or somewhere outside their home.
In terms of prosecution, the dog owner can face many consequences, including having the dog put down, fines, penalties, muzzle orders, jail time and other protective orders.
In simple terms, if you have been injured by a dog bite or dog attack, the owner of the dog must provide compensation, whether or not they have insurance. At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we will make the dog owner pay, one way or the other. Contact us for a free consultation. If we do not settle your case, we will charge you nothing. We only get paid if you receive compensation. Call 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer, Mediator and Author.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Scars and Disfigurement - Experienced Ottawa Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
Scars and Disfigurement - Experienced Ottawa Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
Scars and disfigurement provide special challenges when it comes to assessing general damages for pain and suffering. These type of injuries can have lasting consequences and cause significant emotional psychological trauma in addition to the obvious physical pain and suffering. The types of consideration in terms of damages for scars and disfigurement are different than other types of injuries and can include damages for loss of interdependent relationship, negative impact on employability, loss of self esteem and self confidence etc...
In addition, cases involving scars and disfigurement can include additional medical expenses such as plastic and reconstructive surgery, services of a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. These types of medical and health care services are very expensive and the costs associated with them are compensable. In cases of scars and/or disfigurement, lifestyle is impacted in significantly different ways, facial scars and disfigurement in particular are difficult to handle by injured persons. There are self confidence and esteem issues that may require psychological assessment and treatment which can be life long.
There are many people express a sense of significant embarrassed by their scars and disfigurement and this has an impact on them emotionally, socially and psychologically. Scars can have a significant impact on a person's ability to feel confident about their appearance. People who suffer disfigurement and/or scarring often tell us they have profound feelings of anger and embarrassment. Their personal relationships suffer or they have an inability or difficulty with new relationships. They feel isolated and alone. Psychological and emotional treatments can help but they are expensive.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our experienced personal injury lawyers assist clients obtain the compensation that is needed for their physical, emotional and psychological treatment. When necessary, our lawyers work with medical professionals to fully understand our clients' injuries and assess the additional costs of health care services and the additional compensation for pain and suffering associated with scar and disfigurement cases. We prepare each case carefully, consider all elements of the pain and suffering and additional and special costs/expenses incurred and likely to be incurred. We are very effective in representing clients who have suffered the lasting effects of scars and disfigurement.
Scars and disfigurements can occur as a result of any type of accident. In Ottawa, the lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele have helped clients recover damages as a result of all types of injuries, including accidents causing scars and/or disfigurements from accidents at work, car accidents, accidents in restaurants and other businesses, burns form all sources, birth injuries, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, unsafe properties and general negligence of others.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident that has caused scars or disfigurement, contact us and speak with a lawyer free of charge. Our case assessments are free.
The lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele understand the types of special issues that affect clients who suffer scarring and disfigurement accidents. Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis. Call us in Ottawa, Ontario at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Accident Lawyer, Scarring and Disfigurement Lawyer.
Scars and disfigurement provide special challenges when it comes to assessing general damages for pain and suffering. These type of injuries can have lasting consequences and cause significant emotional psychological trauma in addition to the obvious physical pain and suffering. The types of consideration in terms of damages for scars and disfigurement are different than other types of injuries and can include damages for loss of interdependent relationship, negative impact on employability, loss of self esteem and self confidence etc...
In addition, cases involving scars and disfigurement can include additional medical expenses such as plastic and reconstructive surgery, services of a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. These types of medical and health care services are very expensive and the costs associated with them are compensable. In cases of scars and/or disfigurement, lifestyle is impacted in significantly different ways, facial scars and disfigurement in particular are difficult to handle by injured persons. There are self confidence and esteem issues that may require psychological assessment and treatment which can be life long.
There are many people express a sense of significant embarrassed by their scars and disfigurement and this has an impact on them emotionally, socially and psychologically. Scars can have a significant impact on a person's ability to feel confident about their appearance. People who suffer disfigurement and/or scarring often tell us they have profound feelings of anger and embarrassment. Their personal relationships suffer or they have an inability or difficulty with new relationships. They feel isolated and alone. Psychological and emotional treatments can help but they are expensive.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our experienced personal injury lawyers assist clients obtain the compensation that is needed for their physical, emotional and psychological treatment. When necessary, our lawyers work with medical professionals to fully understand our clients' injuries and assess the additional costs of health care services and the additional compensation for pain and suffering associated with scar and disfigurement cases. We prepare each case carefully, consider all elements of the pain and suffering and additional and special costs/expenses incurred and likely to be incurred. We are very effective in representing clients who have suffered the lasting effects of scars and disfigurement.
Scars and disfigurements can occur as a result of any type of accident. In Ottawa, the lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele have helped clients recover damages as a result of all types of injuries, including accidents causing scars and/or disfigurements from accidents at work, car accidents, accidents in restaurants and other businesses, burns form all sources, birth injuries, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, unsafe properties and general negligence of others.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident that has caused scars or disfigurement, contact us and speak with a lawyer free of charge. Our case assessments are free.
The lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele understand the types of special issues that affect clients who suffer scarring and disfigurement accidents. Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis. Call us in Ottawa, Ontario at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Accident Lawyer, Scarring and Disfigurement Lawyer.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Witness Statements in Personal Injury Cases - Ottawa Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm
Witness Statements in Personal Injury Cases - Ottawa Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm
In personal injury cases, obtaining witness statements can mean the difference between reaching settlement and having to litigate. In many cases, the version of events between the injured person and the person alleged to be responsible for the accident can be extremely different. In such cases, courts, injury lawyers, insurance lawyers and insurers look to corroborating and independent evidence, independent eye witness accounts.
Witness statements can be important for determining liability and damage in a personal injury case. The injured person is one witness. In order to buster or support an account of events causing the injury, obtaining and disclosing a statement of what occurred provided by a third-party witness to the incident is very useful. The best witness statement is from a person who is not involved in the incident in any way except as a witness, is not related to any party to the incident and is otherwise credible. Obtaining witness statements early in the case is also important - witnesses’ account of events are more reliable if obtained at the time or near the time of the accident.
As part of our function as injury lawyers, we often obtain witness statements to assist our personal injury clients. Call us at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for a free consultation about any injury case. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Partner, Lawyer and Mediator.
In personal injury cases, obtaining witness statements can mean the difference between reaching settlement and having to litigate. In many cases, the version of events between the injured person and the person alleged to be responsible for the accident can be extremely different. In such cases, courts, injury lawyers, insurance lawyers and insurers look to corroborating and independent evidence, independent eye witness accounts.
Witness statements can be important for determining liability and damage in a personal injury case. The injured person is one witness. In order to buster or support an account of events causing the injury, obtaining and disclosing a statement of what occurred provided by a third-party witness to the incident is very useful. The best witness statement is from a person who is not involved in the incident in any way except as a witness, is not related to any party to the incident and is otherwise credible. Obtaining witness statements early in the case is also important - witnesses’ account of events are more reliable if obtained at the time or near the time of the accident.
As part of our function as injury lawyers, we often obtain witness statements to assist our personal injury clients. Call us at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for a free consultation about any injury case. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Partner, Lawyer and Mediator.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Compensation in Shoulder Injury Cases - Ottawa Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Shoulder Injury Lawyers
Compensation in Shoulder Injury Cases - Ottawa Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Shoulder Injury Lawyers
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we see many clients each year who suffer shoulder injuries from a variety of causes - car accidents, assaults, trip and falls, slip and falls and sporting injuries. Shoulders are a very flexible and obviously useful part of the body. The joints in the shoulders are very useful in particular and used in many daily activities. However, they can be injured quite easily it seems. Shoulder injuries include strains, sprains, rotator cuff injury and usually tears, fractured shoulder bones, dislocation of shoulder, subluxation of shoulder, bruises to muscles, shoulder separation, nerve injury, and other soft tissue injuries. Shoulders are especially vulnerable to injury in motor vehicle and car accidents since they are supported by seat belts that strap across the shoulders. The impact can cause significant injury to the shoulders.
Because of the nature of shoulder injuries, they tend to last a long time and cause permanent disability of varying degrees. Also, given the type of injuries shoulders sustain, they usually result in a requirement of physical therapies such as physiotherapy. Recovery from shoulder injuries can be frustrating. Try getting dressed by yourself with a shoulder injury.
Like other injuries, some shoulder injuries can seem minor but then become more serious over time. Symptoms may first be mild and then develop into severe pain and agony. Shoulder injuries can develop into chronic medical conditions, causing significant pain and disability.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers, our trained personal injury lawyers have experience in dealing with all types of injury cases, including shoulder injury cases. We have helped many clients throughout Ontario receive fair compensation for shoulder injuries.
If you have suffered a shoulder injury in an accident, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT, for a free consultation. We will discuss your case with you at no cost. We work on no fee until you win basis (contingency fee retainer arrangements). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Partner, Lawyer and Mediator
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we see many clients each year who suffer shoulder injuries from a variety of causes - car accidents, assaults, trip and falls, slip and falls and sporting injuries. Shoulders are a very flexible and obviously useful part of the body. The joints in the shoulders are very useful in particular and used in many daily activities. However, they can be injured quite easily it seems. Shoulder injuries include strains, sprains, rotator cuff injury and usually tears, fractured shoulder bones, dislocation of shoulder, subluxation of shoulder, bruises to muscles, shoulder separation, nerve injury, and other soft tissue injuries. Shoulders are especially vulnerable to injury in motor vehicle and car accidents since they are supported by seat belts that strap across the shoulders. The impact can cause significant injury to the shoulders.
Because of the nature of shoulder injuries, they tend to last a long time and cause permanent disability of varying degrees. Also, given the type of injuries shoulders sustain, they usually result in a requirement of physical therapies such as physiotherapy. Recovery from shoulder injuries can be frustrating. Try getting dressed by yourself with a shoulder injury.
Like other injuries, some shoulder injuries can seem minor but then become more serious over time. Symptoms may first be mild and then develop into severe pain and agony. Shoulder injuries can develop into chronic medical conditions, causing significant pain and disability.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers, our trained personal injury lawyers have experience in dealing with all types of injury cases, including shoulder injury cases. We have helped many clients throughout Ontario receive fair compensation for shoulder injuries.
If you have suffered a shoulder injury in an accident, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT, for a free consultation. We will discuss your case with you at no cost. We work on no fee until you win basis (contingency fee retainer arrangements). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Partner, Lawyer and Mediator
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wet Floor Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
Wet Floor Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers
Have you or someone you care about suffered an injury or injuries in a wet floor accident or slippery floor accident? If so, you have the right to claim compensation for your injuries, losses and suffering. We can help you exercise those rights.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, Ottawa Accident Lawyers, we have trained and experienced personal injury lawyers who have handle hundreds of premises liability cases (Occupiers Liability Act matters). We have dealt with all aspects of fall cases in which our clients have suffered injuries as the result of wet floors, spills and other dangerous conditions of floors. We are experienced in maximizing the compensation you deserve and proving liability on the part of the owner of the premises where our clients have fallen.
As personal injury lawyers, we investigate every aspect of our clients’ personal injury cases, including slip and falls, trip and falls and other fall accidents. We have the staff needed to visit the scene of the accident, take photographs and interview witnesses. We handle every aspect of the case from beginning to end. We seek maximum compensation for our injured clients and we do not charge unless we obtain a settlement.
Contact Marc Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer - Wet Floor Accident Lawyer, at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Free consultations and no fee until you win agreements.
Have you or someone you care about suffered an injury or injuries in a wet floor accident or slippery floor accident? If so, you have the right to claim compensation for your injuries, losses and suffering. We can help you exercise those rights.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, Ottawa Accident Lawyers, we have trained and experienced personal injury lawyers who have handle hundreds of premises liability cases (Occupiers Liability Act matters). We have dealt with all aspects of fall cases in which our clients have suffered injuries as the result of wet floors, spills and other dangerous conditions of floors. We are experienced in maximizing the compensation you deserve and proving liability on the part of the owner of the premises where our clients have fallen.
As personal injury lawyers, we investigate every aspect of our clients’ personal injury cases, including slip and falls, trip and falls and other fall accidents. We have the staff needed to visit the scene of the accident, take photographs and interview witnesses. We handle every aspect of the case from beginning to end. We seek maximum compensation for our injured clients and we do not charge unless we obtain a settlement.
Contact Marc Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer - Wet Floor Accident Lawyer, at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Free consultations and no fee until you win agreements.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Some Helpful Tips for Accident Victims - Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network - Plant Quinn Thiele
Some Helpful Tips for Accident Victims - Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP
Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind after suffering injuries in an accident:
1. Seek medical attention immediately following any accident. You may be surprised on what may first seem to be a small injury turns out to be a much more significant injury or injuries.
2. File a police report, especially if the accident is due to a motor vehicle incident, bicycle or motorcycle accident. Police reports provide names and addresses of all parties to the accident as well as important insurance information.
3. When talking to others at the scene of the incident, do not admit fault in any way.
4. In motor vehicle cases, ask for a copy of the other driver’s licence and insurance documents as well as their name and address.
5. Take as many photographs of the accident, scene, vehicles, and any objects involved in the accident as you can. The more the better. Develop them right away and keep an electronic copy if possible.
6. Get the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all witnesses. Often, cases turn on the evidence of independent witnesses.
7. Save copies of any and all receipts for medical and non-medical expenses incurred relating to the incident and injuries. You must document your losses to obtain reimbursement of out of pocket expenses and other expenses.
8. If you have lost work or business income, keep a detailed list of days off and lost contracts, profits etc... Obtain confirmation of the days off, position held, salary and benefits lost due to your recovery from injuries sustained in the accident.
9. Make and save copies of any medical documents received, such as the emergency report and prescriptions.
10. Keep a list of all health care providers you see with their names, and full contact particulars, with a summary of the treatment received and date treatment was given.
11. Report the accident in writing to your insurance representative (your insurer).
12. Ask your insurer to send you a list of any benefits you may be entitled to receive under your policy of insurance. This is especially important in motor vehicle cases because you are entitled to accident benefits from your own insurance regardless of who caused the accident
13. If you refuse to cooperate with your insurance company, that may cause you to lose benefits. However, you have the right to have a lawyer present for all interactions with your insurer. When in doubt, hire a personal injury lawyer / insurance lawyer and they can assist you in cooperating with your insurer while also protecting your rights and interests.
14. Do not sign any documents without having your personal injury lawyer review it first. Seek legal advice prior to signing anything.
15. Never give a recorded or written statement without first consulting with your personal injury lawyer, even if you have nothing to hide. It can be used against you or used out of context.
16. Most importantly, after seeking medical attention, seek legal advice early. We provide free consultations. Obtaining legal advice early can prevent significant and costly complications later in your personal injury case.
At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, we work on a no fee until you win basis. If you don’t recover, we charge you nothing. Call us at (613) 315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for details. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa car accident and personal injury lawyer.
Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind after suffering injuries in an accident:
1. Seek medical attention immediately following any accident. You may be surprised on what may first seem to be a small injury turns out to be a much more significant injury or injuries.
2. File a police report, especially if the accident is due to a motor vehicle incident, bicycle or motorcycle accident. Police reports provide names and addresses of all parties to the accident as well as important insurance information.
3. When talking to others at the scene of the incident, do not admit fault in any way.
4. In motor vehicle cases, ask for a copy of the other driver’s licence and insurance documents as well as their name and address.
5. Take as many photographs of the accident, scene, vehicles, and any objects involved in the accident as you can. The more the better. Develop them right away and keep an electronic copy if possible.
6. Get the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all witnesses. Often, cases turn on the evidence of independent witnesses.
7. Save copies of any and all receipts for medical and non-medical expenses incurred relating to the incident and injuries. You must document your losses to obtain reimbursement of out of pocket expenses and other expenses.
8. If you have lost work or business income, keep a detailed list of days off and lost contracts, profits etc... Obtain confirmation of the days off, position held, salary and benefits lost due to your recovery from injuries sustained in the accident.
9. Make and save copies of any medical documents received, such as the emergency report and prescriptions.
10. Keep a list of all health care providers you see with their names, and full contact particulars, with a summary of the treatment received and date treatment was given.
11. Report the accident in writing to your insurance representative (your insurer).
12. Ask your insurer to send you a list of any benefits you may be entitled to receive under your policy of insurance. This is especially important in motor vehicle cases because you are entitled to accident benefits from your own insurance regardless of who caused the accident
13. If you refuse to cooperate with your insurance company, that may cause you to lose benefits. However, you have the right to have a lawyer present for all interactions with your insurer. When in doubt, hire a personal injury lawyer / insurance lawyer and they can assist you in cooperating with your insurer while also protecting your rights and interests.
14. Do not sign any documents without having your personal injury lawyer review it first. Seek legal advice prior to signing anything.
15. Never give a recorded or written statement without first consulting with your personal injury lawyer, even if you have nothing to hide. It can be used against you or used out of context.
16. Most importantly, after seeking medical attention, seek legal advice early. We provide free consultations. Obtaining legal advice early can prevent significant and costly complications later in your personal injury case.
At the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, we work on a no fee until you win basis. If you don’t recover, we charge you nothing. Call us at (613) 315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for details. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa car accident and personal injury lawyer.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Back Injuries - Soft Tissue Injuries - Compensation - Ottawa Back Injury Lawyers
Back Injuries - Soft Tissue Injuries - Compensation - Ottawa Back Injury Lawyers
Back injuries are very common and often result from a sudden blow to the body like motor vehicle accidents or falls such as slip and fall or trip and fall incidents. With back injuries comes back pain. Back pain is caused by a range of conditions that affect muscles, tendons and soft tissues; also from a serious injury to the spinal cord, or nerves. Back pain is also caused by nerve damage or pinged nerves such as sciatica. Feeling jolting pain in the lower back affects emotions and causes significant stress and it is not uncommon for injured persons to also develop depression secondary to a back injury.
In most cases, back pain disappears quickly (within days or weeks) since it does not normally involve serious damage to the back or a related disease. In other cases, back injuries result in permanent disability and complete inability to work. The degree of back pain or injury has no real affect on an injured person's right to bring a back injury claim. However, the amount of compensation will vary depending on the severity of the injury, its affects on the injured person and the duration of the pain and injury.
A trip and fall or slip and fall related back injury can be extremely painful and is one of the most common types of injury we see in fall cases. Suffering a back injury can have devastating consequences and affect every aspect of a person’s life. We also often see our clients who injure their back in a motor vehicle accident unable to work for months and years after the incident. In addition to being unable to work, back injuries can result in the inability to perform normal daily tasks and activities.
The back is an important part of the human body. It supports and assists many other body parts to function and any injury to it can be serious and life-threatening given that damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis and death. Some of the most common back injuries we see in our personal injury law practice include: slipped disks, herniated disks, injured nerves, sciatica, broken vertebrae, spinal cord injuries, soft tissue injuries to the muscles, tendons and other soft tissue in the back and development of arthritic medical conditions.
If you have suffered a back injury, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for a free consultation. We offer No Fee Until You Win agreements. We focus on personal injury cases and can get you the compensation you deserve. Call Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network Founder. Personal Injury Lawyer and Mediator
Back injuries are very common and often result from a sudden blow to the body like motor vehicle accidents or falls such as slip and fall or trip and fall incidents. With back injuries comes back pain. Back pain is caused by a range of conditions that affect muscles, tendons and soft tissues; also from a serious injury to the spinal cord, or nerves. Back pain is also caused by nerve damage or pinged nerves such as sciatica. Feeling jolting pain in the lower back affects emotions and causes significant stress and it is not uncommon for injured persons to also develop depression secondary to a back injury.
In most cases, back pain disappears quickly (within days or weeks) since it does not normally involve serious damage to the back or a related disease. In other cases, back injuries result in permanent disability and complete inability to work. The degree of back pain or injury has no real affect on an injured person's right to bring a back injury claim. However, the amount of compensation will vary depending on the severity of the injury, its affects on the injured person and the duration of the pain and injury.
A trip and fall or slip and fall related back injury can be extremely painful and is one of the most common types of injury we see in fall cases. Suffering a back injury can have devastating consequences and affect every aspect of a person’s life. We also often see our clients who injure their back in a motor vehicle accident unable to work for months and years after the incident. In addition to being unable to work, back injuries can result in the inability to perform normal daily tasks and activities.
The back is an important part of the human body. It supports and assists many other body parts to function and any injury to it can be serious and life-threatening given that damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis and death. Some of the most common back injuries we see in our personal injury law practice include: slipped disks, herniated disks, injured nerves, sciatica, broken vertebrae, spinal cord injuries, soft tissue injuries to the muscles, tendons and other soft tissue in the back and development of arthritic medical conditions.
If you have suffered a back injury, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT for a free consultation. We offer No Fee Until You Win agreements. We focus on personal injury cases and can get you the compensation you deserve. Call Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network Founder. Personal Injury Lawyer and Mediator
Head and Brain Injuries - Personal Injury Cases - Closed and Open Head Injuries and Their Consequences - Ottawa Car Accident and Fall Injury Lawyers
Head and Brain Injuries - Personal Injury Cases - Closed and Open Head Injuries and Their Consequences - Ottawa Car Accident and Fall Injury Lawyers
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The specific injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to very serious brain injury causing comas, paralysis and even death. In general terms, head injury is classified as either closed or open (penetrating the skull) head injury. A closed head injury is usually caused by a blow to the head from striking an object (be it an item such as the sidewalk, street, ice, floor, fallen object or a blow by a hit such as a punch or ball in sporting accidents), but the blow did not result in a break of the skull. An open (or penetrating) head injury results from a blow to the head that breaks the skull and entered the brain. This type of injury often occurs from serious car accidents where a person travels at a high rate of high speed and their head comes into contact with the windshield or dash of the car. Other common causes are blunt hits or gunshot to the head.
Brain injuries are very serious. There are several types of brain injuries. Examples are concussions, which is the most common type of traumatic brain injury we see. A concussion results form a shaken brain, often resulting from a fall, such as a trip and fall or slip and fall on ice. We also see a lot of contusions, which is a bruising of the brain.
Head injuries occur often and fortunately, most are minor since the skull provides the brain with significant protection. Experiencing symptoms of minor head injuries are serious nevertheless, but it seems that they often go away on their own. Other symptoms are more serious and long term and sometimes require hospitalization and surgery. Some head injuries are permanent and cause non reversible brain damage and permanent disability, often caused by bleeding in the brain or brain tissue damage. Examples of serious consequences of head injuries are coma, chronic head syndromes, cognitive deficits, paralysis, loss or change in sensations in vision, hearing, taste and smell, speech impairments and seizure disorders.
The most common causes of head injuries we see are car accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, strikes to the head in an assault, hits during sporting activities and fallen objects.
If you have suffered a head injury due to an accident, please contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free case assessment and free consultation. Our firm takes on cases on a contingency basis and we do not charge any fees unless we win your case. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, Lawyers of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP.
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The specific injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to very serious brain injury causing comas, paralysis and even death. In general terms, head injury is classified as either closed or open (penetrating the skull) head injury. A closed head injury is usually caused by a blow to the head from striking an object (be it an item such as the sidewalk, street, ice, floor, fallen object or a blow by a hit such as a punch or ball in sporting accidents), but the blow did not result in a break of the skull. An open (or penetrating) head injury results from a blow to the head that breaks the skull and entered the brain. This type of injury often occurs from serious car accidents where a person travels at a high rate of high speed and their head comes into contact with the windshield or dash of the car. Other common causes are blunt hits or gunshot to the head.
Brain injuries are very serious. There are several types of brain injuries. Examples are concussions, which is the most common type of traumatic brain injury we see. A concussion results form a shaken brain, often resulting from a fall, such as a trip and fall or slip and fall on ice. We also see a lot of contusions, which is a bruising of the brain.
Head injuries occur often and fortunately, most are minor since the skull provides the brain with significant protection. Experiencing symptoms of minor head injuries are serious nevertheless, but it seems that they often go away on their own. Other symptoms are more serious and long term and sometimes require hospitalization and surgery. Some head injuries are permanent and cause non reversible brain damage and permanent disability, often caused by bleeding in the brain or brain tissue damage. Examples of serious consequences of head injuries are coma, chronic head syndromes, cognitive deficits, paralysis, loss or change in sensations in vision, hearing, taste and smell, speech impairments and seizure disorders.
The most common causes of head injuries we see are car accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, strikes to the head in an assault, hits during sporting activities and fallen objects.
If you have suffered a head injury due to an accident, please contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free case assessment and free consultation. Our firm takes on cases on a contingency basis and we do not charge any fees unless we win your case. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, Lawyers of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP.
Friday, June 11, 2010
What is pain and suffering? Ottawa Car Accident and Injury Lawyers
What is pain and suffering? Ottawa Car Accident and Injury Lawyers
Whether you are injured in a car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall or other accident due to the negligence of someone else, chances are that you have suffered pain and suffering and are entitled to receive compensation. The extent of pain and suffering depends entirely on the person injured and the severity of the injuries.
Pain and suffering is the legal term for the physical, psychological and emotional stress caused from an injury or injuries sustained due to the wrongdoing of another. It is a type of monetary damages that an injured person can recover for physical, psychological or mental pain that results from a wrong done, usually in the form of an injury to the person. Pain and suffering is a non economic loss, unlike loss of income or out of pocket expenses that are more easily calculated, and is meant to compensate someone for the kinds of distress and discomfort felt and endured from a wrong done by someone else.
Placing a specific value on pain and suffering is probably the most difficult task for a judge and jury in any personal injury case, aside from determining liability. For personal injury lawyers, a large part of the legal research focuses on pain and suffering and its monetary value. A great deal of investigation goes into providing an opinion on the monetary value of the pain and suffering damages is fair and reasonable in the circumstances. In reality, there is no pure or scientific formula, table, chart or reference to use in calculating pain and suffering. The specific facts of the case and particulars of how the injuries or wrong has affected a person’s life in every respect and prior decided cases (case law) are the most useful tools in assessing the value of pain and suffering. Every injured person and every injury is different and each case deserves a specific assessment and thorough evaluation. Everyone reacts to injury differently; two people can have almost identical injuries but suffer completely differently and to completely different degrees.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we assess each case on its own merits and we complete all the research needed to maximize our client’s compensation for all aspects of their personal injury case, including pain and suffering damages. Contact us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator focussing on personal injury and insurance law.
Whether you are injured in a car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall or other accident due to the negligence of someone else, chances are that you have suffered pain and suffering and are entitled to receive compensation. The extent of pain and suffering depends entirely on the person injured and the severity of the injuries.
Pain and suffering is the legal term for the physical, psychological and emotional stress caused from an injury or injuries sustained due to the wrongdoing of another. It is a type of monetary damages that an injured person can recover for physical, psychological or mental pain that results from a wrong done, usually in the form of an injury to the person. Pain and suffering is a non economic loss, unlike loss of income or out of pocket expenses that are more easily calculated, and is meant to compensate someone for the kinds of distress and discomfort felt and endured from a wrong done by someone else.
Placing a specific value on pain and suffering is probably the most difficult task for a judge and jury in any personal injury case, aside from determining liability. For personal injury lawyers, a large part of the legal research focuses on pain and suffering and its monetary value. A great deal of investigation goes into providing an opinion on the monetary value of the pain and suffering damages is fair and reasonable in the circumstances. In reality, there is no pure or scientific formula, table, chart or reference to use in calculating pain and suffering. The specific facts of the case and particulars of how the injuries or wrong has affected a person’s life in every respect and prior decided cases (case law) are the most useful tools in assessing the value of pain and suffering. Every injured person and every injury is different and each case deserves a specific assessment and thorough evaluation. Everyone reacts to injury differently; two people can have almost identical injuries but suffer completely differently and to completely different degrees.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we assess each case on its own merits and we complete all the research needed to maximize our client’s compensation for all aspects of their personal injury case, including pain and suffering damages. Contact us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator focussing on personal injury and insurance law.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS - INJURIES SUFFERED BY CHILDREN - TYPICAL WAYS CHILDREN ARE INJURED - COMPENSATION FOR CHILDREN WHO SUFFER INJURIES
OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS - INJURIES SUFFERED BY CHILDREN
Children and Injuries in Public Places
Shopping is a part of everyday life. We all shop and eat out from time to time. We take walks on public walkways, streets and parks. Whether it is for entertainment or necessity, we all use public places and our children do as well. Our children accompany their parents and other adults on outings and excursions. In the process, they are exposed to the everyday risks associated with life and they can be injured. Because of their size, injuries to children can have greater impact and can be very serious and permanent.
Typical Ways Children are Injured
Other than injuries in motor vehicle accidents, which is the subject of another article of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, the most common injuries sustained by children we see are slips and falls, trip and falls, falling objects from store shelves, escalator injuries, sporting injuries, playing - rough play injuries, play structure injuries, falling down stairs, incidents in stores and malls, incidents at friends homes and parking lot injuries such as trip and fall in pot holes.
Children can trip on items located on store or other establishment floors; they may slip on wet or uneven surfaces, trip in pot holes located on private or municipal property; usually the slips are caused by wet surfaces from spilled substances. Trips are caused by items dangerously placed in open areas, uneven surfaces or holes in floors and other places.
In all cases, owners and occupiers of the stores and establishments are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone, including children, by creating a reasonable maintenance program and adhering to it. They must keep aisles of stores free of objects, keep surfaces even, shelves safe, clean floors, remove spillages and take whatever other steps needed to ensure children are safe and so as to prevent potential injuries .
If the dangerous condition existed for a long enough period of time when the incident happened, the owner and/or occupier of the premises will be held liable. They will be held liable for known dangers and liability is also possible where they did not know, but should have known of the dangerous conditions, through reasonable inspection steps.
In some cases, items fall on children seriously injuring them. We often see extremely heavy objects - merchandise in large stores (bulk stores), stored 5-20 metres high. These items are extremely dangerous. If an item falls and injures a child, store owners and/or occupiers will be held responsible and will have to pay damages.
Other common ways children are injured are trips in pot holes and shopping centres are often the place where you can find pot holes. Parking lot injuries are common since most people drive to the big shopping malls and must walk from the lot to the mall.
In the end, whatever the cause of the injury, be it a trip or slip and fall or fallen object, owners and occupiers of stores, restaurants, business establishments, shopping malls etc... owe a duty to everyone, and including children of course, to ensure the premises are safe. The owners and occupiers are legally responsible for protecting the health and safety of customers on their premises.
Free Legal Advice and Opinions
If your child is injured because of a store owner’s fault, contact Ottawa Personal Injuries Lawyers - We are Experienced in Children and Injuries cases. We provide free legal advice regarding your legal rights and the rights of children to seek fair compensation for their injuries. We work on a NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN basis. Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc Quin, Lawyer, Mediator, Personal Injury Law Author.
Children and Injuries in Public Places
Shopping is a part of everyday life. We all shop and eat out from time to time. We take walks on public walkways, streets and parks. Whether it is for entertainment or necessity, we all use public places and our children do as well. Our children accompany their parents and other adults on outings and excursions. In the process, they are exposed to the everyday risks associated with life and they can be injured. Because of their size, injuries to children can have greater impact and can be very serious and permanent.
Typical Ways Children are Injured
Other than injuries in motor vehicle accidents, which is the subject of another article of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, the most common injuries sustained by children we see are slips and falls, trip and falls, falling objects from store shelves, escalator injuries, sporting injuries, playing - rough play injuries, play structure injuries, falling down stairs, incidents in stores and malls, incidents at friends homes and parking lot injuries such as trip and fall in pot holes.
Children can trip on items located on store or other establishment floors; they may slip on wet or uneven surfaces, trip in pot holes located on private or municipal property; usually the slips are caused by wet surfaces from spilled substances. Trips are caused by items dangerously placed in open areas, uneven surfaces or holes in floors and other places.
In all cases, owners and occupiers of the stores and establishments are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone, including children, by creating a reasonable maintenance program and adhering to it. They must keep aisles of stores free of objects, keep surfaces even, shelves safe, clean floors, remove spillages and take whatever other steps needed to ensure children are safe and so as to prevent potential injuries .
If the dangerous condition existed for a long enough period of time when the incident happened, the owner and/or occupier of the premises will be held liable. They will be held liable for known dangers and liability is also possible where they did not know, but should have known of the dangerous conditions, through reasonable inspection steps.
In some cases, items fall on children seriously injuring them. We often see extremely heavy objects - merchandise in large stores (bulk stores), stored 5-20 metres high. These items are extremely dangerous. If an item falls and injures a child, store owners and/or occupiers will be held responsible and will have to pay damages.
Other common ways children are injured are trips in pot holes and shopping centres are often the place where you can find pot holes. Parking lot injuries are common since most people drive to the big shopping malls and must walk from the lot to the mall.
In the end, whatever the cause of the injury, be it a trip or slip and fall or fallen object, owners and occupiers of stores, restaurants, business establishments, shopping malls etc... owe a duty to everyone, and including children of course, to ensure the premises are safe. The owners and occupiers are legally responsible for protecting the health and safety of customers on their premises.
Free Legal Advice and Opinions
If your child is injured because of a store owner’s fault, contact Ottawa Personal Injuries Lawyers - We are Experienced in Children and Injuries cases. We provide free legal advice regarding your legal rights and the rights of children to seek fair compensation for their injuries. We work on a NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN basis. Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc Quin, Lawyer, Mediator, Personal Injury Law Author.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Risks of Negotiating a Settlement Too Early in Your Personal Injury Case - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers
Risks of Negotiating a Settlement Too Early in Your Personal Injury Case - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers
If you are a victim of a slip and fall, trip and fall or car accident and want to seek compensation for injuries you sustained, it is never too early to advance a claim against the legally liable person, business, corporation, municipality or group of people who was negligent. Liability will include damages for general pain and suffering, special expenses, out of pocket expenses, medical expenses, future care expenses, medical devices, loss of income etc...
While it is never too early to start a claim (give notice of your intention to seek compensation and perhaps sue), it is in many occasions too soon to settle the case. Most personal injury cases should only settle once the injuries have “crystalized”, meaning the full extent of the injury is known and a medical expert has opined that you will not get any better or any worse so that a final prognosis and full understanding of disability, if any, is known.
In some cases, an injured person believes their injuries are minor, but then find out that surgery is required or that the pain is permanent will never go away. All injured persons should obtain a full diagnosis by a health care provider prior to settlement. Do not make the mistake of rushing into an early settlement. Once a settlement is obtained, it can not generally be undone absent proving things like fraud; settlements are final and legally binding; courts will enforce settlement agreements. In signing as settlement, you release the liable party or parties from any and all liability of any known and unknown damages associated with the accident. Patience goes a long way in personal injury cases and we always recommend waiting a few months after you believe you have healed fully; then obtain a medical assessment confirming it; only then settle the case.
To better illustrate the point, consider these facts: You suffer a fractured leg in a slip and fall or car accident. You have initial surgery and are placed in a cast. After 3 months, you feel wonderful and the cast comes off, you then proceed to settle so as to quickly receive money. You sign a full and final release and get your settlement cheque. Some time later, you resume your normal routine but something is off; you are re-assessed medically; you are told that the injury requires more surgery or long term therapy because the pain has returned and it seems that you have developed a slight walking deficiency. You then hire a personal injury lawyer who assesses the case and informs you that s/he could have obtained a settlement more than ten times the amount you settled the case for on your own but the release is binding and there is nothing that can be done; no further compensation can be claimed. We see this scenario occur many times in our practice each year.
If you have been injured in an accident, invest in a meeting with one of our personal injury lawyers, the consultations are free. We take on personal injury cases on a no fee until you win basis so you have little risk when it comes to our fees. We do not charge unless we win for you.
Call us at Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer.
If you are a victim of a slip and fall, trip and fall or car accident and want to seek compensation for injuries you sustained, it is never too early to advance a claim against the legally liable person, business, corporation, municipality or group of people who was negligent. Liability will include damages for general pain and suffering, special expenses, out of pocket expenses, medical expenses, future care expenses, medical devices, loss of income etc...
While it is never too early to start a claim (give notice of your intention to seek compensation and perhaps sue), it is in many occasions too soon to settle the case. Most personal injury cases should only settle once the injuries have “crystalized”, meaning the full extent of the injury is known and a medical expert has opined that you will not get any better or any worse so that a final prognosis and full understanding of disability, if any, is known.
In some cases, an injured person believes their injuries are minor, but then find out that surgery is required or that the pain is permanent will never go away. All injured persons should obtain a full diagnosis by a health care provider prior to settlement. Do not make the mistake of rushing into an early settlement. Once a settlement is obtained, it can not generally be undone absent proving things like fraud; settlements are final and legally binding; courts will enforce settlement agreements. In signing as settlement, you release the liable party or parties from any and all liability of any known and unknown damages associated with the accident. Patience goes a long way in personal injury cases and we always recommend waiting a few months after you believe you have healed fully; then obtain a medical assessment confirming it; only then settle the case.
To better illustrate the point, consider these facts: You suffer a fractured leg in a slip and fall or car accident. You have initial surgery and are placed in a cast. After 3 months, you feel wonderful and the cast comes off, you then proceed to settle so as to quickly receive money. You sign a full and final release and get your settlement cheque. Some time later, you resume your normal routine but something is off; you are re-assessed medically; you are told that the injury requires more surgery or long term therapy because the pain has returned and it seems that you have developed a slight walking deficiency. You then hire a personal injury lawyer who assesses the case and informs you that s/he could have obtained a settlement more than ten times the amount you settled the case for on your own but the release is binding and there is nothing that can be done; no further compensation can be claimed. We see this scenario occur many times in our practice each year.
If you have been injured in an accident, invest in a meeting with one of our personal injury lawyers, the consultations are free. We take on personal injury cases on a no fee until you win basis so you have little risk when it comes to our fees. We do not charge unless we win for you.
Call us at Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
How can an injury lawyer help you? Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
How can an injury lawyer help you? Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
An injury lawyer (or personal injury lawyer) is a trained lawyer who represents the victims of accidents caused by the negligence of others. Personal injury lawyers assist victims of accident in various injury situations such as trip and falls, slip and falls, workplace accidents, malfunctioning product cases, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc...
As a personal injury lawyer, all aspects of the case will be reviewed and researched. Documents substantiating the injury and liability will be obtained. Witnesses statements will be obtained so that third parties can give evidence of what they saw to support the allegations of negligence. A personal injury lawyer will conduct legal research to assess the value of the damages and compensation and make a recommendation as to a fair settlement. They will negotiate a settlement of all the issues, failing which they will litigate the case for the victims of accidents.
Personal injury refers, in general terms, to injury to a person’s body, but can also include mental and psychological injuries and injury to a person’s reputation
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we handle all types of personal injury cases. We also operate on the basis of a contingency fee arrangement, meaning, that we do not get paid until you win the personal injury case. If you lose, we charge nothing. Our credentials and experience are clearly indicated on our web sites www.ottawapersonalinjurylawyernetwork.com and www.pqtlaw.com.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Ottawa injury lawyers, Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer, Mediator, Author, Law Instructor. For mediation in personal injury cases, visit us at www.ottawamediationservices.com.
An injury lawyer (or personal injury lawyer) is a trained lawyer who represents the victims of accidents caused by the negligence of others. Personal injury lawyers assist victims of accident in various injury situations such as trip and falls, slip and falls, workplace accidents, malfunctioning product cases, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc...
As a personal injury lawyer, all aspects of the case will be reviewed and researched. Documents substantiating the injury and liability will be obtained. Witnesses statements will be obtained so that third parties can give evidence of what they saw to support the allegations of negligence. A personal injury lawyer will conduct legal research to assess the value of the damages and compensation and make a recommendation as to a fair settlement. They will negotiate a settlement of all the issues, failing which they will litigate the case for the victims of accidents.
Personal injury refers, in general terms, to injury to a person’s body, but can also include mental and psychological injuries and injury to a person’s reputation
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we handle all types of personal injury cases. We also operate on the basis of a contingency fee arrangement, meaning, that we do not get paid until you win the personal injury case. If you lose, we charge nothing. Our credentials and experience are clearly indicated on our web sites www.ottawapersonalinjurylawyernetwork.com and www.pqtlaw.com.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident, contact us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Ottawa injury lawyers, Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer, Mediator, Author, Law Instructor. For mediation in personal injury cases, visit us at www.ottawamediationservices.com.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Dog bites occur more frequently than you may think. Ottawa dog bite lawyer experts.
Dog bites occur more frequently than you may think. Ottawa dog bite lawyer experts.
We see more dog bits and attacks during the spring and summer months. Dog bites and attacks for both adults and children can occur any time anywhere and can have serious consequences, including permanent disfigurement, emotional and psychological trauma. In extreme cases, dog attacks may result in death. It is not possible to know in advance whether a particular dog will attack or bite. Even the most docile and quiet dogs can attack and bite.
The laws governing dog attacks in Ontario favour victims of dog attacks. There are statutory and common law causes of action (right to sue) which create liability for dog owners who’s dogs injure someone. Under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act of Ontario, as interpreted by the case law, dog owners are strictly liable to pay compensation for the injuries sustained by someone because of their dog. In most dog bite cases, there are limited defences available to dog owners. For instance, in Ontario, there is strict liability for dog bite cases and in general terms, a person needs only to prove that the dog attacked them and caused them injury in order to receive compensation.
In addition to dog bites or attacks, dogs can cause injury by knocking people over, scaring them causing emotional trauma, running into people jogging or biking etc... No matter how a dog causes injury, the dog owner is liable and compensation must be paid.
If you have been injured by a dog bite or attack, try to identify the dog, identify the dog owner, file a police complaint, file a complaint with the local municipality. In most cases, home owners or tenant’s insurance will cover the loss.
Our personal injury lawyers can help you receive the compensation you are entitled to receive as a result of a dog bite or dog attack. We can help you receive compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, lost business income, our of pocket expenses, permanent scarring, etc...Let us negotiate with the insurance company to maximize your compensation. In some cases, we can identify additional people who can be held liable besides the dog owner, such as landlords, store owners and municipalities.
If you wish to consult with a personal injury lawyer about a dog bite or dog attack case, contact us at 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa dog bite law expert.
We see more dog bits and attacks during the spring and summer months. Dog bites and attacks for both adults and children can occur any time anywhere and can have serious consequences, including permanent disfigurement, emotional and psychological trauma. In extreme cases, dog attacks may result in death. It is not possible to know in advance whether a particular dog will attack or bite. Even the most docile and quiet dogs can attack and bite.
The laws governing dog attacks in Ontario favour victims of dog attacks. There are statutory and common law causes of action (right to sue) which create liability for dog owners who’s dogs injure someone. Under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act of Ontario, as interpreted by the case law, dog owners are strictly liable to pay compensation for the injuries sustained by someone because of their dog. In most dog bite cases, there are limited defences available to dog owners. For instance, in Ontario, there is strict liability for dog bite cases and in general terms, a person needs only to prove that the dog attacked them and caused them injury in order to receive compensation.
In addition to dog bites or attacks, dogs can cause injury by knocking people over, scaring them causing emotional trauma, running into people jogging or biking etc... No matter how a dog causes injury, the dog owner is liable and compensation must be paid.
If you have been injured by a dog bite or attack, try to identify the dog, identify the dog owner, file a police complaint, file a complaint with the local municipality. In most cases, home owners or tenant’s insurance will cover the loss.
Our personal injury lawyers can help you receive the compensation you are entitled to receive as a result of a dog bite or dog attack. We can help you receive compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, lost business income, our of pocket expenses, permanent scarring, etc...Let us negotiate with the insurance company to maximize your compensation. In some cases, we can identify additional people who can be held liable besides the dog owner, such as landlords, store owners and municipalities.
If you wish to consult with a personal injury lawyer about a dog bite or dog attack case, contact us at 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa dog bite law expert.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Ottawa personal injury mediation - What is personal injury mediation?
What is Personal Injury Mediation?
Personal injury mediation can occur before or after a court action is commenced. Mediation may be mandatory under the Court Rules (personal injury actions commenced in Ottawa must go to mediation) or elective such as in family law disputes. While in a personal injury court action the parties may be required to attend mediation, neither party is bound to come to an agreement. If, however, they do come to an agreement, the agreement reached at mediation will become legally binding.
Since the process of litigation is extremely costly and can take many years to resolve, mediation is now required to be completed at an early phase of the court action. The parties must attend mediation before their case can even proceed to trial.
A mediation is carried out with a trained mediator, usually over a half a day (3 hours) or a whole day (6 hours) in an attempt to bring the parties together and reach agreement on the issues in dispute. The lawyers for each party file with the mediator and exchange with each other a statement of issues setting out the important facts and legal issues of the case and attach any important supporting documents.
Mediation usually occurs in one room with each party presenting their views separately after the mediator gives his opening statement. At some point, the parties usually separate into different rooms and the mediator handles the mediation by going back and forth between the parties trying to find common ground to resolve all the issues between them. If an agreement is reached, the parties agree to cease the litigation and a settlement agreement is signed and adhered to.
Mediation is informal in that you can speak openly since mediations under the Rules of Civil Procedure are confidential (closed mediations). Mediation is a great way to resolve disputes in a civil and expeditious manner at the least expense to the parties.
Ottawa Mediation Services
Ottawa mediation services was formed by the mediators practising at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Lawyers and Mediators - Personal Injury Lawyers. We handle all types of mediations, but focus on personal injury mediations and family mediations. Our experienced and skilled roster of mediators are ready to assist you with any conflict resolution needs you may require. Our mediators are trained and listed as court connected mediators with the Ministry of the Attorney General. Our mission is to work with parties who are in dispute (whether out of court or court connected) to resolve their differences and move forward with their lives, by providing competent, caring, comprehensive and professional mediation services. We are an affordable alternative to litigation. We are able to assist organizations, businesses, government and families with conflict resolution by offering non adversarial means of resolving conflict. We offer a wide range of conflict resolution services with multiple options to resolving disputes. Some of your questions may be answered by reading the information on this web site. If you have any further questions or want to discuss how mediation can assist you, feel free to contact us in confidence at 613-315-4878 or by e-mail at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
Personal injury mediation can occur before or after a court action is commenced. Mediation may be mandatory under the Court Rules (personal injury actions commenced in Ottawa must go to mediation) or elective such as in family law disputes. While in a personal injury court action the parties may be required to attend mediation, neither party is bound to come to an agreement. If, however, they do come to an agreement, the agreement reached at mediation will become legally binding.
Since the process of litigation is extremely costly and can take many years to resolve, mediation is now required to be completed at an early phase of the court action. The parties must attend mediation before their case can even proceed to trial.
A mediation is carried out with a trained mediator, usually over a half a day (3 hours) or a whole day (6 hours) in an attempt to bring the parties together and reach agreement on the issues in dispute. The lawyers for each party file with the mediator and exchange with each other a statement of issues setting out the important facts and legal issues of the case and attach any important supporting documents.
Mediation usually occurs in one room with each party presenting their views separately after the mediator gives his opening statement. At some point, the parties usually separate into different rooms and the mediator handles the mediation by going back and forth between the parties trying to find common ground to resolve all the issues between them. If an agreement is reached, the parties agree to cease the litigation and a settlement agreement is signed and adhered to.
Mediation is informal in that you can speak openly since mediations under the Rules of Civil Procedure are confidential (closed mediations). Mediation is a great way to resolve disputes in a civil and expeditious manner at the least expense to the parties.
Ottawa Mediation Services
Ottawa mediation services was formed by the mediators practising at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Lawyers and Mediators - Personal Injury Lawyers. We handle all types of mediations, but focus on personal injury mediations and family mediations. Our experienced and skilled roster of mediators are ready to assist you with any conflict resolution needs you may require. Our mediators are trained and listed as court connected mediators with the Ministry of the Attorney General. Our mission is to work with parties who are in dispute (whether out of court or court connected) to resolve their differences and move forward with their lives, by providing competent, caring, comprehensive and professional mediation services. We are an affordable alternative to litigation. We are able to assist organizations, businesses, government and families with conflict resolution by offering non adversarial means of resolving conflict. We offer a wide range of conflict resolution services with multiple options to resolving disputes. Some of your questions may be answered by reading the information on this web site. If you have any further questions or want to discuss how mediation can assist you, feel free to contact us in confidence at 613-315-4878 or by e-mail at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
Soft Tissue Injuries and Personal Injury Law - Compensable Injuries - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers
Soft Tissue Injuries and Personal Injury Law - Damages, Compensation and Injuries - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers
As personal injury lawyers, we represent clients who suffer all types of injuries from a great variety of sources. In most cases, in addition to other injuries, our clients suffer some form of soft tissue injury.
What is soft tissue injury? We hear the term used frequently but the term is often misunderstood. Physicians and sports injury experts use the term often to describe a injury, but what exactly is an injury to the soft tissue?
In general terms, soft tissue refers to ligaments, tendons and muscles throughout the body. Soft tissue injury refers to injury to ligaments, tendons and muscles throughout the body. Soft tissue injuries are painful and often takes a long time to heal. In many cases, soft tissue injuries are permanent.
Some soft tissue injuries are caused by a single impact to the body or multiple blows to the body and is usually caused due to stress placed on a joint and/or muscles. Soft tissue injuries can also be caused by overuse of the body (tennis elbow for instance). In personal injury cases, we usually deal with multiple or single blows to the body causing soft tissue injuries which is what you expect to see in slip and fall, trip and fall accidents or car accidents.
No matter how the soft tissue injury is caused, the end result is still the same - pain and disability. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, redness, and instability. Soft tissue injuries can be minor or severe and it is important that the injury be properly diagnosed and treated by a physician experienced in dealing with soft tissue injuries.
There are all kinds of injuries that constitute part of the soft tissue injury group. These most common soft tissue injuries we see as personal injury lawyers are sprains, strains, contusions, tendinitis and bursitis. A sprain is caused by a stretched or even torn ligament. A strain is the stretching and tearing of soft tissue, specifically associated with tendons and muscles as opposed to ligaments. A contusion is a bruise (broken blood vessels). Tendinitis is caused by overuse of muscles, usually secondary to a greater injury. Bursitis is simply an inflamed bursa (or sac) that helps relieve friction in your joints.
Soft tissue injuries can cause significant pain and fatigue. It is not uncommon for our clients to feel depressed because of severe soft tissue injuries. We have often seen clients become completely debilitated by soft tissue injuries.
If you have suffered any injury, including soft tissue injuries, due to the negligence of someone else, soft tissue injuries are compensable. Contact us for a free consultation. We handle personal injury cases on the basis of you don’t pay until you win basis (contingency fee basis). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer - Ottawa Soft Tissue Injury Lawyer - Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT.
As personal injury lawyers, we represent clients who suffer all types of injuries from a great variety of sources. In most cases, in addition to other injuries, our clients suffer some form of soft tissue injury.
What is soft tissue injury? We hear the term used frequently but the term is often misunderstood. Physicians and sports injury experts use the term often to describe a injury, but what exactly is an injury to the soft tissue?
In general terms, soft tissue refers to ligaments, tendons and muscles throughout the body. Soft tissue injury refers to injury to ligaments, tendons and muscles throughout the body. Soft tissue injuries are painful and often takes a long time to heal. In many cases, soft tissue injuries are permanent.
Some soft tissue injuries are caused by a single impact to the body or multiple blows to the body and is usually caused due to stress placed on a joint and/or muscles. Soft tissue injuries can also be caused by overuse of the body (tennis elbow for instance). In personal injury cases, we usually deal with multiple or single blows to the body causing soft tissue injuries which is what you expect to see in slip and fall, trip and fall accidents or car accidents.
No matter how the soft tissue injury is caused, the end result is still the same - pain and disability. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, redness, and instability. Soft tissue injuries can be minor or severe and it is important that the injury be properly diagnosed and treated by a physician experienced in dealing with soft tissue injuries.
There are all kinds of injuries that constitute part of the soft tissue injury group. These most common soft tissue injuries we see as personal injury lawyers are sprains, strains, contusions, tendinitis and bursitis. A sprain is caused by a stretched or even torn ligament. A strain is the stretching and tearing of soft tissue, specifically associated with tendons and muscles as opposed to ligaments. A contusion is a bruise (broken blood vessels). Tendinitis is caused by overuse of muscles, usually secondary to a greater injury. Bursitis is simply an inflamed bursa (or sac) that helps relieve friction in your joints.
Soft tissue injuries can cause significant pain and fatigue. It is not uncommon for our clients to feel depressed because of severe soft tissue injuries. We have often seen clients become completely debilitated by soft tissue injuries.
If you have suffered any injury, including soft tissue injuries, due to the negligence of someone else, soft tissue injuries are compensable. Contact us for a free consultation. We handle personal injury cases on the basis of you don’t pay until you win basis (contingency fee basis). Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer - Ottawa Soft Tissue Injury Lawyer - Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
What does a personal injury lawyer do to settle my personal injury case? Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Law Firm
What does a personal injury lawyer do to assist injured clients settle their personal injury case?
Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Law Firm
People are injured everyday through no fault of their own. Often, the injuries suffered arise because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. In some cases, the injuries occur intentionally. In all cases, we seek compensation for our injured clients.
Our goal is to make sure that our injured clients receive fair and reasonable compensation for their injuries and that they understand their rights and interests. Personal injuries require personal case management and each personal injury client we take on is important to us.
We assist and assume the responsibility associated with finding medical and other experts needed to prove the elements of your case.
We value each component of injuries suffered and associated affect on your life and calculate the monetary damages that fairly compensates victims of accidents.
We demand payment for those losses from the persons, corporations or other legal entities that are responsible for the accident and the injuries suffered by our clients.
Finally, we research the value of the case and negotiate a fair settlement by using alternative dispute resolution techniques (ADR). If the responsible person will not settle, we litigate. We never give up.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed of the developments in your case and explain the progress of the case. We are always only a phone call or email away.
Marc-Nicholas Quinn - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer and Mediator - We offer free consultations, free case evaluations and a no fee until you win guaranty in writing.
Call us at 613-315-4878.
Ottawa Car Accident and Personal Injury Law Firm
People are injured everyday through no fault of their own. Often, the injuries suffered arise because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. In some cases, the injuries occur intentionally. In all cases, we seek compensation for our injured clients.
Our goal is to make sure that our injured clients receive fair and reasonable compensation for their injuries and that they understand their rights and interests. Personal injuries require personal case management and each personal injury client we take on is important to us.
We assist and assume the responsibility associated with finding medical and other experts needed to prove the elements of your case.
We value each component of injuries suffered and associated affect on your life and calculate the monetary damages that fairly compensates victims of accidents.
We demand payment for those losses from the persons, corporations or other legal entities that are responsible for the accident and the injuries suffered by our clients.
Finally, we research the value of the case and negotiate a fair settlement by using alternative dispute resolution techniques (ADR). If the responsible person will not settle, we litigate. We never give up.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed of the developments in your case and explain the progress of the case. We are always only a phone call or email away.
Marc-Nicholas Quinn - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer and Mediator - We offer free consultations, free case evaluations and a no fee until you win guaranty in writing.
Call us at 613-315-4878.
How are personal injury cases resolved? Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers
How are personal injury cases resolved? Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers
Personal injury cases resolve one of three ways. They are either settled in Court following a trial; settled before or during a trial; or prior to litigation being commenced. Out of court settlements refers to settlements obtained without any litigation necessary. Most cases settle on a out of court settlement basis. It is uncommon for personal injury cases to reach trial. Based on most statistics, only 5% of ALL cases filed in Court actually reach trial; most (95%) are resolved prior to trial.
If litigation is necessary, cases settle at either the end of the exchange of pleading (documents starting the court matter and the defences) stage, mediation stage or settlement conference stage. Litigation involves parties who are unable to settle the case without litigation. This happens for many reasons: either the compensation sought is too high, the injuries are too serious, the injuries are ongoing and not fully known, there is a dispute over responsibility for the accident (i.e. legal liability) or the quantum of damages claimed.
If the person responsible is not willing to settle, there are really two options left: A. Walk away from the claim or B. Commence legal action against the responsible party or parties. The hope with filing a personal injury action is to obtain fair compensation. After an action is commenced, there is hope for settlement; after hearing the facts, receiving documentation supporting the allegations of negligence and supporting the damages claimed, the responsible party may acknowledge fault for settlement purposes and offer a suitable amount of compensation to settle the case.
Why would someone settle only after an action is commenced? There are various reasons and the most common is simply a difference in views on legal responsibility or a strategy being employed in that they wait to see if the injured person will actually follow through and commence a court action. With litigation, there is risk for everyone involved. The general rule is that the losing party must pay their own legal expenses AND also the legal expenses of the winning party. Litigation tends to include complex legal procedures and law that can also result in unpredictable results which makes settlement the better option for all involved.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we will litigate any case if necessary. We have experience in litigation and WILL NOT BACK DOWN. However, we ALWAYS encourage pursuing settlement because of the risks and stress involved in litigation. The most important reason behind attempting settlement is that the parties will finally dispose of the issues. We always try to have the parties acknowledge that the matter should be resolved without a trial. In the end, no party to litigation wishes to incur unnecessary legal expense and deal with the stress associated with the court process.
The process of obtaining a personal injury settlement is not as easy a process as it appears to be. The injured person must prove several elements of their case. They include:
1. They were, in fact, injured;
2. They were injured due to someone else’s act or omission;
3. There existed a duty for the responsible person to act or omit to act;
4. The act or omission was the direct or foreseeable cause of the injury;
5. The injuries must be proven by reliable and admissible medical evidence;
6. The alleged negligence must be proven by reliable and admissible evidence, usually by direct evidence of witnesses and sometimes by a mix of lay witness evidence and expert evidence in complicated personal injury cases;
7. The expenses, damages and losses must be proven by reliable and admissible evidence such as health care providers, actuaries, accountants, other professionals and experts;
8. All of the above must be proven by facts and solid reliable admissible evidence;
9. The amount of the claims for compensation must be based on acceptable and proper evaluations, opinions and estimations demonstrating, in a reliable way, the quantum of the claims; and of course,
10. Professional legal advice is needed to assess and opine on all of the above.
Any case can be settled without a lawyer. However, a personal injury lawyer can provide vital legal advice in every aspect of the case and, our experience is, that settlements obtained are much higher with the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. The guidance of a personal injury lawyer is very important in many aspects. Advice on the list above for instance. A personal injury lawyer can encourage and negotiate a settlement on an injured person’s behalf at any stage of the process. A personal injury lawyer can compensate for the injured persons’s inexperience in legal matters and lack of legal knowledge and information.
A personal injury lawyer can assess and assist in obtaining the needed facts and evidence to make a stronger case for settlement and trial. Examples are (a) obtaining the right medical evidence such as clinical notes and records, independent test results, medical legal reports and finding reliable and fair medical experts to provide professional opinions; (b) documenting the incident with authorities; (c) filing claims;. (d) obtaining witness statements; (e) obtaining photographs of the scene of the accident and injuries; (f) assessing income and other special losses; (g) assessing the full extent and severity of the injuries and impact of the physical, mental and psychological injuries on the client’s life; (h) assessing the value of the compensation and various damages based on case law (I) assessing any other evidence needed to present a favourable case for settlement and, if needed, court appearances and eventually trial.
The content of this article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be comprehensive legal advice. This article is a summary only.
If you have been injured in an accident, let us help you. We are experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Plant Quinn Thiele LLP. Marc Quinn - Personal Injury Lawyer, Law Instructor, Mediator and Founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network.
Personal injury cases resolve one of three ways. They are either settled in Court following a trial; settled before or during a trial; or prior to litigation being commenced. Out of court settlements refers to settlements obtained without any litigation necessary. Most cases settle on a out of court settlement basis. It is uncommon for personal injury cases to reach trial. Based on most statistics, only 5% of ALL cases filed in Court actually reach trial; most (95%) are resolved prior to trial.
If litigation is necessary, cases settle at either the end of the exchange of pleading (documents starting the court matter and the defences) stage, mediation stage or settlement conference stage. Litigation involves parties who are unable to settle the case without litigation. This happens for many reasons: either the compensation sought is too high, the injuries are too serious, the injuries are ongoing and not fully known, there is a dispute over responsibility for the accident (i.e. legal liability) or the quantum of damages claimed.
If the person responsible is not willing to settle, there are really two options left: A. Walk away from the claim or B. Commence legal action against the responsible party or parties. The hope with filing a personal injury action is to obtain fair compensation. After an action is commenced, there is hope for settlement; after hearing the facts, receiving documentation supporting the allegations of negligence and supporting the damages claimed, the responsible party may acknowledge fault for settlement purposes and offer a suitable amount of compensation to settle the case.
Why would someone settle only after an action is commenced? There are various reasons and the most common is simply a difference in views on legal responsibility or a strategy being employed in that they wait to see if the injured person will actually follow through and commence a court action. With litigation, there is risk for everyone involved. The general rule is that the losing party must pay their own legal expenses AND also the legal expenses of the winning party. Litigation tends to include complex legal procedures and law that can also result in unpredictable results which makes settlement the better option for all involved.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we will litigate any case if necessary. We have experience in litigation and WILL NOT BACK DOWN. However, we ALWAYS encourage pursuing settlement because of the risks and stress involved in litigation. The most important reason behind attempting settlement is that the parties will finally dispose of the issues. We always try to have the parties acknowledge that the matter should be resolved without a trial. In the end, no party to litigation wishes to incur unnecessary legal expense and deal with the stress associated with the court process.
The process of obtaining a personal injury settlement is not as easy a process as it appears to be. The injured person must prove several elements of their case. They include:
1. They were, in fact, injured;
2. They were injured due to someone else’s act or omission;
3. There existed a duty for the responsible person to act or omit to act;
4. The act or omission was the direct or foreseeable cause of the injury;
5. The injuries must be proven by reliable and admissible medical evidence;
6. The alleged negligence must be proven by reliable and admissible evidence, usually by direct evidence of witnesses and sometimes by a mix of lay witness evidence and expert evidence in complicated personal injury cases;
7. The expenses, damages and losses must be proven by reliable and admissible evidence such as health care providers, actuaries, accountants, other professionals and experts;
8. All of the above must be proven by facts and solid reliable admissible evidence;
9. The amount of the claims for compensation must be based on acceptable and proper evaluations, opinions and estimations demonstrating, in a reliable way, the quantum of the claims; and of course,
10. Professional legal advice is needed to assess and opine on all of the above.
Any case can be settled without a lawyer. However, a personal injury lawyer can provide vital legal advice in every aspect of the case and, our experience is, that settlements obtained are much higher with the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. The guidance of a personal injury lawyer is very important in many aspects. Advice on the list above for instance. A personal injury lawyer can encourage and negotiate a settlement on an injured person’s behalf at any stage of the process. A personal injury lawyer can compensate for the injured persons’s inexperience in legal matters and lack of legal knowledge and information.
A personal injury lawyer can assess and assist in obtaining the needed facts and evidence to make a stronger case for settlement and trial. Examples are (a) obtaining the right medical evidence such as clinical notes and records, independent test results, medical legal reports and finding reliable and fair medical experts to provide professional opinions; (b) documenting the incident with authorities; (c) filing claims;. (d) obtaining witness statements; (e) obtaining photographs of the scene of the accident and injuries; (f) assessing income and other special losses; (g) assessing the full extent and severity of the injuries and impact of the physical, mental and psychological injuries on the client’s life; (h) assessing the value of the compensation and various damages based on case law (I) assessing any other evidence needed to present a favourable case for settlement and, if needed, court appearances and eventually trial.
The content of this article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be comprehensive legal advice. This article is a summary only.
If you have been injured in an accident, let us help you. We are experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT. Plant Quinn Thiele LLP. Marc Quinn - Personal Injury Lawyer, Law Instructor, Mediator and Founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Slip and Fall Accidents - Owner and Occupier Liability - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers Seek Compensation for Injured Clients
Ottawa is the nation’s capital and the centre of tourism for Canada. It is a place where people from all over the world attend to visit and live. Tourists and residents rely on business establishments to provide a safe environment for shopping. Unfortunately, most cases of fall accidents happen in local businesses where hundreds and perhaps thousands of people attend each day.
Under the provisions of the Occupier’s Liability Act of Ontario, it is not the customer who is responsible to maintain property and keep it safe for use, it is the owner and/or occupier’s responsibility.
If a property has hazardous conditions that may present a danger to others, it must be maintained so as to avoid accidents. Occupiers and owners have a legal responsibility to keep their customers and everyone using the property safe. Customers should not be concerned or worried about their safety when shopping.
If an injury occurs because of a careless owner or occupier, our lawyers can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers handle premise liability and all other personal injury cases caused by falls of all types. Our personal injury lawyers represent injured persons to settle cases and attend court hearings where settlement is not possible but for litigation.
Whether the cause of the fall is because of obvious or hidden hazardous conditions of the property such as slippery floors, wet floors, uneven floors, uneven surfaces, obstructed surfaces, obstructed walkways or aisles, etc..., owners and/or occupiers must ensure the property is safe. If they do not, they will be held liable to pay the injured persons compensation. We help clients obtain millions in compensation each year.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident and you believe it was due to the negligence of another person, you have the right to claim compensation. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure you obtain fair compensation.
To consult with one of our personal injury lawyers and obtain a free personal injury case analysis, call us at 613-315-HURT (4878). Marc Quinn, Founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network.
Under the provisions of the Occupier’s Liability Act of Ontario, it is not the customer who is responsible to maintain property and keep it safe for use, it is the owner and/or occupier’s responsibility.
If a property has hazardous conditions that may present a danger to others, it must be maintained so as to avoid accidents. Occupiers and owners have a legal responsibility to keep their customers and everyone using the property safe. Customers should not be concerned or worried about their safety when shopping.
If an injury occurs because of a careless owner or occupier, our lawyers can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers handle premise liability and all other personal injury cases caused by falls of all types. Our personal injury lawyers represent injured persons to settle cases and attend court hearings where settlement is not possible but for litigation.
Whether the cause of the fall is because of obvious or hidden hazardous conditions of the property such as slippery floors, wet floors, uneven floors, uneven surfaces, obstructed surfaces, obstructed walkways or aisles, etc..., owners and/or occupiers must ensure the property is safe. If they do not, they will be held liable to pay the injured persons compensation. We help clients obtain millions in compensation each year.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident and you believe it was due to the negligence of another person, you have the right to claim compensation. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure you obtain fair compensation.
To consult with one of our personal injury lawyers and obtain a free personal injury case analysis, call us at 613-315-HURT (4878). Marc Quinn, Founder of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Ottawa Injury Lawyers - We have relocated to 310 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
I write to advise of some exciting news regarding our practice in the area of personal injury and our new law office. We have relocated to a building we purchased at 310 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
A few years ago, our law firm restructured as a personal injury boutique law firm in an effort to create a boutique litigation office dedicated almost exclusively to assisting people who have been injured in an accident. We focus on personal injury, disability insurance claims, including CPP and ODSP claims. We have enjoyed great success as a personal injury law firm.
We have helped to represent hundreds of individuals with various injuries and disabilities such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression and other disabilities to secure their just entitlement to disability and other insurance benefits, Canada Pension Plan disability pension benefits, ODSP benefits and other benefits.
In order to enhance our service in the areas of disability, accident and personal injury law, we are adding new members to our personal injury litigation group. Our personal injury practice group members are passionate about helping injured persons in Ontario.
Please contact us at 613-315-HURT if you require assistance of a personal injury law firm. Marc Quinn, Ottawa personal injury, disability law and accident lawyer.
A few years ago, our law firm restructured as a personal injury boutique law firm in an effort to create a boutique litigation office dedicated almost exclusively to assisting people who have been injured in an accident. We focus on personal injury, disability insurance claims, including CPP and ODSP claims. We have enjoyed great success as a personal injury law firm.
We have helped to represent hundreds of individuals with various injuries and disabilities such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression and other disabilities to secure their just entitlement to disability and other insurance benefits, Canada Pension Plan disability pension benefits, ODSP benefits and other benefits.
In order to enhance our service in the areas of disability, accident and personal injury law, we are adding new members to our personal injury litigation group. Our personal injury practice group members are passionate about helping injured persons in Ontario.
Please contact us at 613-315-HURT if you require assistance of a personal injury law firm. Marc Quinn, Ottawa personal injury, disability law and accident lawyer.
I don’t want to look like I am just chasing money- Ottawa personal injury lawyers.
I don’t want to look like I am just chasing money- Ottawa personal injury lawyers.
We often hear from clients that they are apprehensive about pursuing a personal injury matter and often they delay in contacting a personal injury lawyer. The main reason is that they do not wish to appear like they are greedily chasing money.
In reality, hiring a personal injury lawyer is only partly about the money, or should we say about compensation that fairly addresses the pain, suffering and impact the accident has had on a person’s life. Starting a personal injury action or seeking compensation is perfectly valid, fair and appropriate. In most cases, insurance covers the losses and that is what insurance is for after all.
If you have been injured in an accident, the person responsible ordinarily will have liability insurance who will cover the compensation paid. There is no point in feeling bad about the person responsible, they are unlikely to pay the claim out of their own pocket anyways. The insurance company will pay pursuant to a policy of insurance. In motor vehicle cases, Ontario law requires drivers to carry auto insurance and this is the purpose for having auto insurance.
Inevitably, an accident will cost you- you will incur expenses and likely miss work. Not all expenses are covered by OHIP, or private benefit plans. The injuries may be significant requiring you to change work or careers entirely to accommodate your injuries and disabilities caused by the accident. In the end, there is nothing wrong with seeking compensation. The legal system in Ontario is set up to provide an ethical and fair way to compensate victims of accidents.
If you have been injured in an accident, contact us at 613-315-HURT, Marc Quinn - Ottawa personal injury lawyer, founder of the Ottawa Persona Injury Lawyer Network.
We often hear from clients that they are apprehensive about pursuing a personal injury matter and often they delay in contacting a personal injury lawyer. The main reason is that they do not wish to appear like they are greedily chasing money.
In reality, hiring a personal injury lawyer is only partly about the money, or should we say about compensation that fairly addresses the pain, suffering and impact the accident has had on a person’s life. Starting a personal injury action or seeking compensation is perfectly valid, fair and appropriate. In most cases, insurance covers the losses and that is what insurance is for after all.
If you have been injured in an accident, the person responsible ordinarily will have liability insurance who will cover the compensation paid. There is no point in feeling bad about the person responsible, they are unlikely to pay the claim out of their own pocket anyways. The insurance company will pay pursuant to a policy of insurance. In motor vehicle cases, Ontario law requires drivers to carry auto insurance and this is the purpose for having auto insurance.
Inevitably, an accident will cost you- you will incur expenses and likely miss work. Not all expenses are covered by OHIP, or private benefit plans. The injuries may be significant requiring you to change work or careers entirely to accommodate your injuries and disabilities caused by the accident. In the end, there is nothing wrong with seeking compensation. The legal system in Ontario is set up to provide an ethical and fair way to compensate victims of accidents.
If you have been injured in an accident, contact us at 613-315-HURT, Marc Quinn - Ottawa personal injury lawyer, founder of the Ottawa Persona Injury Lawyer Network.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Car Accidents and Other Accidents - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP (Ottawa personal injury lawyer network lawyers) - Protecting Injured Persons in Ontario
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP (Ottawa personal injury lawyer network lawyers), our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons in Ontario. Sometimes that means having to take a firm stand on issues like the amount of compensation a client deserves and litigate a case. We litigate cases and are not intimidated by defence lawyers or insurers.
As personal injury lawyers, we provide effective and ethical legal counsel to injured persons throughout Ontario, with a team of experienced personal injury litigators who focus on personal injury cases in Ontario.
We are committed to honesty, integrity and professionalism and we are a law firm made up of dedicated advocates / lawyers who fight for our clients. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we are personal injury lawyers who continually strive for justice and fairness in every aspect of our client’s cases and we do all we can to maximize the compensation our injured clients deserve.
Through settlements, we have obtained many substantial settlements in excess of $1 million dollars. We take all forms of personal injury cases, big and small.
We invite you to learn more about us by reviewing our site and once you have done so, you will see that we provide dedicated, competent, fair and compassionate services to injured persons in Ontario.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident, car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall or other type of accident causing injury, please contact us for a free consultation. Let us fight for you. Contact us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Founding Partner, Ottawa personal injury lawyer and mediator.
As personal injury lawyers, we provide effective and ethical legal counsel to injured persons throughout Ontario, with a team of experienced personal injury litigators who focus on personal injury cases in Ontario.
We are committed to honesty, integrity and professionalism and we are a law firm made up of dedicated advocates / lawyers who fight for our clients. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we are personal injury lawyers who continually strive for justice and fairness in every aspect of our client’s cases and we do all we can to maximize the compensation our injured clients deserve.
Through settlements, we have obtained many substantial settlements in excess of $1 million dollars. We take all forms of personal injury cases, big and small.
We invite you to learn more about us by reviewing our site and once you have done so, you will see that we provide dedicated, competent, fair and compassionate services to injured persons in Ontario.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident, car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall or other type of accident causing injury, please contact us for a free consultation. Let us fight for you. Contact us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com or 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Founding Partner, Ottawa personal injury lawyer and mediator.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Evidence and Your Personal Injury Matter. Here is a list of 10 things to do / keep in mind:
Evidence and Your Personal Injury Matter
In personal injury matters, gathering evidence is vital to the success of your case. Documenting your case is crucial to successfully obtaining fair compensation. After experiencing a tragic event such as suffering injury after an accident, the last thing you want to do is gather evidence. However, in order to protect yourself and maximize the ability to obtain fair compensation, you should keep track of the important facts, gather information, take a physical hold of documents and evidence and get the names of people involved in the accident such as witnesses and persons that may be responsible for your injuries like the other car driver.
Here is a list of 10 things to do / keep in mind:
1. Talk to witnesses, get their names and full contact particulars;
2. Take possession of any physical evidence such as damaged clothes, broken glasses, objects causing the fall;
3. Take photographs of the scene of the accident and, if in a car accident, of the motor vehicles, showing the damage;
4. Take photographs of your injuries and keep taking photographs as you recover;
5. Write down important information about the event;
6. If it is a motor vehicle accident, obtain and exchange information with all other drivers such as full names, driver’s license numbers, insurance company name and policy number;
7. After the accident and during recovery, keep track of all doctors visits, prescriptions taken, over-the-counter medications, tests, therapy and all other medical treatments as well as expenses relating to all these services;
8. Keep track of all lost work and loss of wages or if self employed of all contracts missed, cancelled or delayed;
9. Keep a daily log of your thoughts, feelings and experiences on a day-to-day basis, documenting how the injuries have interfered with and affected your daily life and relationships; and
10. Keep track of all out of pocket expenses incurred relating to the accident and the injuries sustained.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a car crash, car accident or other accident, contact us for a free consultation. We take cases on a No Win Until You Settle basis - we do not charge a fee until we obtain compensation for you. Call us at 613-315-HURT. Marc Quinn, Ottawa personal injury lawyer - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Law Firm.
In personal injury matters, gathering evidence is vital to the success of your case. Documenting your case is crucial to successfully obtaining fair compensation. After experiencing a tragic event such as suffering injury after an accident, the last thing you want to do is gather evidence. However, in order to protect yourself and maximize the ability to obtain fair compensation, you should keep track of the important facts, gather information, take a physical hold of documents and evidence and get the names of people involved in the accident such as witnesses and persons that may be responsible for your injuries like the other car driver.
Here is a list of 10 things to do / keep in mind:
1. Talk to witnesses, get their names and full contact particulars;
2. Take possession of any physical evidence such as damaged clothes, broken glasses, objects causing the fall;
3. Take photographs of the scene of the accident and, if in a car accident, of the motor vehicles, showing the damage;
4. Take photographs of your injuries and keep taking photographs as you recover;
5. Write down important information about the event;
6. If it is a motor vehicle accident, obtain and exchange information with all other drivers such as full names, driver’s license numbers, insurance company name and policy number;
7. After the accident and during recovery, keep track of all doctors visits, prescriptions taken, over-the-counter medications, tests, therapy and all other medical treatments as well as expenses relating to all these services;
8. Keep track of all lost work and loss of wages or if self employed of all contracts missed, cancelled or delayed;
9. Keep a daily log of your thoughts, feelings and experiences on a day-to-day basis, documenting how the injuries have interfered with and affected your daily life and relationships; and
10. Keep track of all out of pocket expenses incurred relating to the accident and the injuries sustained.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a car crash, car accident or other accident, contact us for a free consultation. We take cases on a No Win Until You Settle basis - we do not charge a fee until we obtain compensation for you. Call us at 613-315-HURT. Marc Quinn, Ottawa personal injury lawyer - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Law Firm.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Reasons to Choose the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP
Reasons to Choose the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP
WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, we will do everything we can to maximize your compensation recovery. We represent people who have been injured in an accident and advance claims for injured persons and their families. We are experienced personal injury lawyers and we have a good relationship with the large insurance companies. The good relationship means that we are respected by insurance adjusters who make decisions on claims.
FREE CONSULTATIONS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we provide free consultations. You can speak directly to one of our personal injury and accident lawyers. All consultations are free and confidential. Call us at 613-315-HURT or e-mail us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
NO LEGAL FEES UNLESS WE COLLECT MONEY FOR YOU.
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This also means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we don't recover money for you, we charge you nothing and you will not owe us a fee.
WE ADVANCE COSTS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we advance the costs of obtaining medical and expert reports and medical files related to your matter. In many cases, we do not seek reimbursement for these costs unless we collect money for you in your personal injury matter.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
Your matter is important to us and we commit ourselves to you and your family. Obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others is what we enjoy doing. We answer any questions you may have, we take your calls and meet you in person when you want. Our focus is on obtaining you compensation and making sure you understand the process in obtaining fair compensation.
RECORD OF SUCCESS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we have obtained multi millions of dollars of compensation for our clients. We are excellent at what we do and we succeed, either at court or in settlement. We do not back down.
FOCUS ON PLAINTIFFS AND INJURED PERSONS.
We only represent injured clients and we do not represent insurance companies. We represent injured persons throughout Ontario.
If you are in need of an Ontario personal injury lawyer, Ontario car accident lawyer, please call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer.
WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, we will do everything we can to maximize your compensation recovery. We represent people who have been injured in an accident and advance claims for injured persons and their families. We are experienced personal injury lawyers and we have a good relationship with the large insurance companies. The good relationship means that we are respected by insurance adjusters who make decisions on claims.
FREE CONSULTATIONS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we provide free consultations. You can speak directly to one of our personal injury and accident lawyers. All consultations are free and confidential. Call us at 613-315-HURT or e-mail us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
NO LEGAL FEES UNLESS WE COLLECT MONEY FOR YOU.
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This also means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we don't recover money for you, we charge you nothing and you will not owe us a fee.
WE ADVANCE COSTS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we advance the costs of obtaining medical and expert reports and medical files related to your matter. In many cases, we do not seek reimbursement for these costs unless we collect money for you in your personal injury matter.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
Your matter is important to us and we commit ourselves to you and your family. Obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others is what we enjoy doing. We answer any questions you may have, we take your calls and meet you in person when you want. Our focus is on obtaining you compensation and making sure you understand the process in obtaining fair compensation.
RECORD OF SUCCESS.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we have obtained multi millions of dollars of compensation for our clients. We are excellent at what we do and we succeed, either at court or in settlement. We do not back down.
FOCUS ON PLAINTIFFS AND INJURED PERSONS.
We only represent injured clients and we do not represent insurance companies. We represent injured persons throughout Ontario.
If you are in need of an Ontario personal injury lawyer, Ontario car accident lawyer, please call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer - 5 thing to keep in mind when injured in an accident and dealing with insurers. Ottawa Personal Injury - Accident Law
Ottawa Injury Lawyer - 5 thing to keep in mind when injured in an accident and dealing with insurers.
If you have been involved an accident of any kind, there are certain things that you should be aware of when it comes to dealing with your insurance company. The purpose of insurance is to seek compensation at a time of need, for expenses and losses suffered as a result of an accident. Good insurers pay out on valid claims but they are entitled to complete a fair investigation prior to paying compensation.
In order to receive the compensation you are entitled to, there are ways to maximize recovery and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Here are 5 thing to keep in mind when injured in an accident and dealing with insurers.
1. Don’t sign any statements without first consulting your lawyer: There is no obligation to provide your insurer with a signed statement immediately after the accident. You have the right to consult a lawyer before signing or agreeing to anything. In certain circumstances, you may be compelled to sign a statement under the provisions of provincial statutes such as the Ontario Insurance Act, but you always have the right to speak to your lawyer first. Your lawyer can provide legal advice and guidance on the statement and its significance. After an accident, you are likely to be stressed, angry, tired and may inadvertently admit something that you should not have or make a statement that is not accurate. The shock of the accident may affect the way you remember and recall events and it is best to deal with the situation after some consideration is made to the facts under a more neutral setting.
2. Always tell the truth: Remember that anything you say to the insurance adjuster may be used by against you. Simply be truthful and provide the facts that you know, never guess at the facts. It is always best not to admit anything or apologize for anything after an accident. The issue of who is at fault in an accident is complicated and, in many cases, fault is shared or specific legal rules determine fault that may surprise you. Anything you tell the police or any third parties can be used against you later.
3. No obligation to recorded statements: The insurer may ask you for a recorded statement. There is no legal obligation immediately after an accident to provide the insurance company with a recorded statement. They will seek a recorded statement, but you need not provide one. Your personal injury lawyer can help with statements to insurers to better control the evidence and protect your interests.
4. Injuries are often delayed and hidden: In some cases, injuries sustained in accidents do not appear right away. It takes some time for some injuries to surface or manifest. Things like swelling, internal haemorrhaging and soft tissue injuries may not appear right away. Often bruising becomes much more serious than anticipated and can be a sign of internal injuries. Once the adrenalin from the initial shock of the accident has passed, the injuries can become more clear and pronounced. Avoid providing your insurer with a release authorizing them access to your medical files unless you have obtained legal advice on that issue. Access to records and information can often overreach into irrelevant confidential information about your life. You have the right to protect your privacy while at the same time make full disclosure of relevant information to assist the insurer in their investigation.
5. Settlement prior to legal consultation or medical status fully known: It is always best to retain the services of a personal injury lawyer who can fully assess all of your damages and determine what the proper range of settlement is for your particular case. The insurer will want to pay you the least amount possible. Your settlement should be obtained after the full extent of your injuries are known and you know your full prognosis. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help maximize your recovery.
If you have been injured in an accident, contact us for a free consultation. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we offer free consultations and work on a NO FEE UNTIL YOU WIN BASIS. Call us at 613-315-4878 or e-mail us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
If you have been involved an accident of any kind, there are certain things that you should be aware of when it comes to dealing with your insurance company. The purpose of insurance is to seek compensation at a time of need, for expenses and losses suffered as a result of an accident. Good insurers pay out on valid claims but they are entitled to complete a fair investigation prior to paying compensation.
In order to receive the compensation you are entitled to, there are ways to maximize recovery and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Here are 5 thing to keep in mind when injured in an accident and dealing with insurers.
1. Don’t sign any statements without first consulting your lawyer: There is no obligation to provide your insurer with a signed statement immediately after the accident. You have the right to consult a lawyer before signing or agreeing to anything. In certain circumstances, you may be compelled to sign a statement under the provisions of provincial statutes such as the Ontario Insurance Act, but you always have the right to speak to your lawyer first. Your lawyer can provide legal advice and guidance on the statement and its significance. After an accident, you are likely to be stressed, angry, tired and may inadvertently admit something that you should not have or make a statement that is not accurate. The shock of the accident may affect the way you remember and recall events and it is best to deal with the situation after some consideration is made to the facts under a more neutral setting.
2. Always tell the truth: Remember that anything you say to the insurance adjuster may be used by against you. Simply be truthful and provide the facts that you know, never guess at the facts. It is always best not to admit anything or apologize for anything after an accident. The issue of who is at fault in an accident is complicated and, in many cases, fault is shared or specific legal rules determine fault that may surprise you. Anything you tell the police or any third parties can be used against you later.
3. No obligation to recorded statements: The insurer may ask you for a recorded statement. There is no legal obligation immediately after an accident to provide the insurance company with a recorded statement. They will seek a recorded statement, but you need not provide one. Your personal injury lawyer can help with statements to insurers to better control the evidence and protect your interests.
4. Injuries are often delayed and hidden: In some cases, injuries sustained in accidents do not appear right away. It takes some time for some injuries to surface or manifest. Things like swelling, internal haemorrhaging and soft tissue injuries may not appear right away. Often bruising becomes much more serious than anticipated and can be a sign of internal injuries. Once the adrenalin from the initial shock of the accident has passed, the injuries can become more clear and pronounced. Avoid providing your insurer with a release authorizing them access to your medical files unless you have obtained legal advice on that issue. Access to records and information can often overreach into irrelevant confidential information about your life. You have the right to protect your privacy while at the same time make full disclosure of relevant information to assist the insurer in their investigation.
5. Settlement prior to legal consultation or medical status fully known: It is always best to retain the services of a personal injury lawyer who can fully assess all of your damages and determine what the proper range of settlement is for your particular case. The insurer will want to pay you the least amount possible. Your settlement should be obtained after the full extent of your injuries are known and you know your full prognosis. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help maximize your recovery.
If you have been injured in an accident, contact us for a free consultation. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we offer free consultations and work on a NO FEE UNTIL YOU WIN BASIS. Call us at 613-315-4878 or e-mail us at mquinn@pqtlaw.com.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Motorcycle Accidents - What to Do After a Crash - Consult Ottawa Car Accident Experts Free of Charge
Motorcycle Accidents - What to Do After a Crash - Consult Ottawa Car Accident Experts Free of Charge
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we pursue the compensation you deserve as a person injured in a motorcycle accident or crash. Motorcycle riders and passengers are particularly vulnerable to being seriously injured in an accident. With limited protection, it is not difficult to understand that accidents involving motorcycles are often the most tragic. Often, with little to protect motorcycle drivers and passengers but a helmet and leather clothing, the most serious injuries on the road are seen in motorcycle accidents. Injuries sustained in these accidents are often serious and permanent. In many cases, the injuries lead to fatality.
If you or someone you care about has been involved in a motorcycle accident, there are steps that you can take with our assistance to protect your interests and to exercise your rights to compensation. At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we have significant experience dealing with vehicle accidents and we can take steps to protect, preserve and maximize your rights so that you get the compensation you are entitled to receive under Ontario law. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Contact us by e-mail at mquinn@pqtlaw.com. We work on a no fee until you win basis and we are prepared to meet you to discuss your rights and interests.
As personal injury lawyers, our priority is fighting to get you the compensation you deserve. We will aggressively pursue your rights and defend your interests. We will do all that can be done to maximize your case and the amount of compensation you receive.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we do not charge any fees to discuss your case with you - initial consultations are free. We can also cover all legal expenses until the end of a case, when we are paid a portion of the funds recovered. If we are unable to recover compensation for you, you will not owe us a fee.
For more information or to speak directly with one of our personal injury lawyers, call us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 [Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Accident Lawyer].
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we pursue the compensation you deserve as a person injured in a motorcycle accident or crash. Motorcycle riders and passengers are particularly vulnerable to being seriously injured in an accident. With limited protection, it is not difficult to understand that accidents involving motorcycles are often the most tragic. Often, with little to protect motorcycle drivers and passengers but a helmet and leather clothing, the most serious injuries on the road are seen in motorcycle accidents. Injuries sustained in these accidents are often serious and permanent. In many cases, the injuries lead to fatality.
If you or someone you care about has been involved in a motorcycle accident, there are steps that you can take with our assistance to protect your interests and to exercise your rights to compensation. At Plant Quinn Thiele, LLP, we have significant experience dealing with vehicle accidents and we can take steps to protect, preserve and maximize your rights so that you get the compensation you are entitled to receive under Ontario law. Call us for a free consultation at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Contact us by e-mail at mquinn@pqtlaw.com. We work on a no fee until you win basis and we are prepared to meet you to discuss your rights and interests.
As personal injury lawyers, our priority is fighting to get you the compensation you deserve. We will aggressively pursue your rights and defend your interests. We will do all that can be done to maximize your case and the amount of compensation you receive.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we do not charge any fees to discuss your case with you - initial consultations are free. We can also cover all legal expenses until the end of a case, when we are paid a portion of the funds recovered. If we are unable to recover compensation for you, you will not owe us a fee.
For more information or to speak directly with one of our personal injury lawyers, call us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 [Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Accident Lawyer].
Monday, May 24, 2010
Personal Injury Accident Settlement - Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Personal Injury Accident Settlement - Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers
If you have been injured in an accident, chances are that you should consult a personal injury lawyer right away. If you need assistance with a personal injury accident claim, we can help.
In personal injury claims, the claimant must prove that the person who injured them was negligent. In a negligence action, a person has been injured when he/she has been harmed psychologically, emotionally and/or physically through the fault of someone else. In most cases, in order to maximize your claim, you should retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer who can assist you with every step of the process from notice of a claim to reaching a comprehensive personal injury claim settlement.
Obtaining settlement is often possible without recourse to litigation. An experienced personal injury lawyer can settle your case without ever filing a court action. You are able to claim and pursue a personal injury claim in several ways. Depending on the particular facts of your case, you can commence legal action right away, attempt settlement or commence legal action and then seek settlement.
Choosing the right course in your case will depend on many factors and we can provide you with the best option to exercise. Whether your case involves straight negligence (car accidents, slip and falls), strict liability (dog bite cases) or an intentional tort (intentional act of another such as assault/battery), we can assist you.
It is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can guide you through the process. Personal injury law is very complex and full of pitfalls. Even minor actions or omissions can ruin your chances of receiving fair compensation. Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT, ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyer.
If you have been injured in an accident, chances are that you should consult a personal injury lawyer right away. If you need assistance with a personal injury accident claim, we can help.
In personal injury claims, the claimant must prove that the person who injured them was negligent. In a negligence action, a person has been injured when he/she has been harmed psychologically, emotionally and/or physically through the fault of someone else. In most cases, in order to maximize your claim, you should retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer who can assist you with every step of the process from notice of a claim to reaching a comprehensive personal injury claim settlement.
Obtaining settlement is often possible without recourse to litigation. An experienced personal injury lawyer can settle your case without ever filing a court action. You are able to claim and pursue a personal injury claim in several ways. Depending on the particular facts of your case, you can commence legal action right away, attempt settlement or commence legal action and then seek settlement.
Choosing the right course in your case will depend on many factors and we can provide you with the best option to exercise. Whether your case involves straight negligence (car accidents, slip and falls), strict liability (dog bite cases) or an intentional tort (intentional act of another such as assault/battery), we can assist you.
It is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can guide you through the process. Personal injury law is very complex and full of pitfalls. Even minor actions or omissions can ruin your chances of receiving fair compensation. Call us at 613-315-4878 or 613-315-HURT, ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyer.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ottawa Dental Malpractice Lawyers - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP
Ottawa Dental Malpractice Lawyers - Plant Quinn Thiele LLP.
Do I have a dental negligence claim? Can I claim compensation?
In all cases where you participate in any kind of medical procedure, there is risk of injury. In most cases, that risk is outlined to you as a patient prior to the medical procedure commencing - informed consent. In all cases of medical procedures, there is a certain level of assumed risk. The risks vary and are different in all cases; in some cases the risk is minor and in others, extremely significant. In all cases, the risks, including the nature and extent of the risks should be identified and explained to you prior to the medical procedure being performed; failure to do so, may result in the dentist being held liable for damages should you be injured in the procedure.
The tools ordinarily used by dentists carry certain risks; there are a host of teeth cleaning tools and also surgical instruments that can cause injury if not used properly.
When a dentist is negligent, the usual legal principles of negligence apply, similar to any medical malpractice case.
The types of dental malpractice include direct injury caused by misuse of equipment or instruments, mis-diagnosis or failed diagnosis of a particular disease or disorder. The types of injuries sustained in dental malpractice cases also include lacerations, nerve damage, taste sensation alterations, incorrect dental procedures, injuries to the nerves of the lips, jaw, tongue and face, wrongful death resulting from negligent dental procedures, anaesthesia injuries, anaesthesia deaths, failure to detect or diagnose cancers and other medical conditions and diseases such as periodontal diseases, failed orthognathic surgeries, osteoradionecrosis following a dental extraction, injuries caused by negligent root canal performances, failed crown and bridge prostheses, work by unlicensed dentists, dental product injuries and treatment exceeding the scope of the consent or completed without consent altogether.
If you have been injured due to the carelessness of a dentist, call us at 613-315-4878 to receive the information you need to make a decision on your case. We can answer your questions, address your concerns and provide an opinion on your case. We work on a NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN basis.
Call Our Dental Malpractice Lawyers today at 613-315-4878. Ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn.
Do I have a dental negligence claim? Can I claim compensation?
In all cases where you participate in any kind of medical procedure, there is risk of injury. In most cases, that risk is outlined to you as a patient prior to the medical procedure commencing - informed consent. In all cases of medical procedures, there is a certain level of assumed risk. The risks vary and are different in all cases; in some cases the risk is minor and in others, extremely significant. In all cases, the risks, including the nature and extent of the risks should be identified and explained to you prior to the medical procedure being performed; failure to do so, may result in the dentist being held liable for damages should you be injured in the procedure.
The tools ordinarily used by dentists carry certain risks; there are a host of teeth cleaning tools and also surgical instruments that can cause injury if not used properly.
When a dentist is negligent, the usual legal principles of negligence apply, similar to any medical malpractice case.
The types of dental malpractice include direct injury caused by misuse of equipment or instruments, mis-diagnosis or failed diagnosis of a particular disease or disorder. The types of injuries sustained in dental malpractice cases also include lacerations, nerve damage, taste sensation alterations, incorrect dental procedures, injuries to the nerves of the lips, jaw, tongue and face, wrongful death resulting from negligent dental procedures, anaesthesia injuries, anaesthesia deaths, failure to detect or diagnose cancers and other medical conditions and diseases such as periodontal diseases, failed orthognathic surgeries, osteoradionecrosis following a dental extraction, injuries caused by negligent root canal performances, failed crown and bridge prostheses, work by unlicensed dentists, dental product injuries and treatment exceeding the scope of the consent or completed without consent altogether.
If you have been injured due to the carelessness of a dentist, call us at 613-315-4878 to receive the information you need to make a decision on your case. We can answer your questions, address your concerns and provide an opinion on your case. We work on a NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN basis.
Call Our Dental Malpractice Lawyers today at 613-315-4878. Ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn.
Car Accident - What to do after a car accident? Ottawa personal injury lawyers - Marc Quinn
As personal injury lawyers, we receive hundreds of calls each year from accident victims asking what they should do first following an accident. In general terms, the following are steps that should be followed after being injured in a motor vehicle or other accident:
1. Obtain immediate medical attention. When at hospital, insist that all of your symptoms be investigated by the treating health care providers. Ask for a copy of the emergency records (notes and records of the hospital) upon your departure from hospital.
2. If approached by strangers (either at hospital or at the scene of the accident), claiming to be "investigators" for anyone, be it a law firm or insurance company, avoid speaking to them. Often, the “investigators” work for the party responsible for your accident. Only YOUR personal injury lawyers will act in your best interests.
3. Always insist that the police attend the scene and that an accident report is prepared and filed with the police. Ask for a copy of the police report.
4. If possible, take as many pictures of the accident scene as possible, including photos of the witnesses, cars involved, injuries, conditions of the road, etc... When it comes to photos, the more the better. If you do not have a camera available, ask for one from someone nearby, use a disposable camera, use your cell phone or someone else’ cell phone.
5. If there are witnesses available, ask for their full contact particulars.
6. Ask for the other operator’s driver’s licence number and insurance documents, including the name of their insurer and their policy number.
7. Call Marc-Nicholas Quinn of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers at 613-315-4878.
8. Write down the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses who can support your case. Insurance companies will try to claim you were not even at the scene.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we specialize in personal injury cases. We provide free no obligation consultations and work on a No Fee Unless You Win basis (called contingency fee arrangements in the Province of Ontario).
Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator
1. Obtain immediate medical attention. When at hospital, insist that all of your symptoms be investigated by the treating health care providers. Ask for a copy of the emergency records (notes and records of the hospital) upon your departure from hospital.
2. If approached by strangers (either at hospital or at the scene of the accident), claiming to be "investigators" for anyone, be it a law firm or insurance company, avoid speaking to them. Often, the “investigators” work for the party responsible for your accident. Only YOUR personal injury lawyers will act in your best interests.
3. Always insist that the police attend the scene and that an accident report is prepared and filed with the police. Ask for a copy of the police report.
4. If possible, take as many pictures of the accident scene as possible, including photos of the witnesses, cars involved, injuries, conditions of the road, etc... When it comes to photos, the more the better. If you do not have a camera available, ask for one from someone nearby, use a disposable camera, use your cell phone or someone else’ cell phone.
5. If there are witnesses available, ask for their full contact particulars.
6. Ask for the other operator’s driver’s licence number and insurance documents, including the name of their insurer and their policy number.
7. Call Marc-Nicholas Quinn of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers at 613-315-4878.
8. Write down the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses who can support your case. Insurance companies will try to claim you were not even at the scene.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we specialize in personal injury cases. We provide free no obligation consultations and work on a No Fee Unless You Win basis (called contingency fee arrangements in the Province of Ontario).
Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Things to Consider in Slip and Fall Accidents - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
Things to Consider in Slip and Fall Accidents - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
Accidents are generally inherently unpredictable. If you fall due to a trip or slip, make sure to seek medical attention, then consult a personal injury lawyer. I have had many clients who fell, believed not to be seriously injured, only to find themselves later that evening or the next morning calling an ambulance seeking to be transported to the nearest emergency department. Sometimes, injuries resulting from slip / trip and fall accidents may appear minor but later become serious with long term consequences. Any accident should be taken seriously.
In Ontario, the location of the fall does not really matter as far as the general application of legal principles go, except for slip and falls on municipal property, specifically on streets and sidewalk. Municipalities are better protected than the average business or homeowner, in terms of notice and liability factors. In every case, as long as you can establish negligence, you have a case to seek compensation.
In order to know the proper process to claim compensation, it is important that you consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Our personal injury lawyers can help you determine if you are entitled to receive the compensation, assess the value of your case and help you prosecute a claim for fair compensation either in the pre-litigation stage or in litigation. As personal injury and accident lawyers, we can advise you if you have a case, point out weaknesses and strengths of your case and take the steps needed to get you compensation.
In many cases, insurance companies and their adjusters will contact you to discuss your case and your claim before you have consulted a lawyer. The insurance adjuster is seeking to investigate the incident and attempt to elicit facts and evidence from you that will seek to exonerate their client - the insured - who may be liable to pay damages in the event negligence is proven. In many cases, the insurance adjuster will want to offer you a settlement. It is vital that you obtain the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer before agreeing to any settlement. I have seen offers multiply ten or twenty fold after my involvement.
Our personal injury lawyers will help you determine what fair compensation you should be entitled to and fight for you. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP , Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we offer free consultations and work on a no fee unless you win basis.
If you are injured as a result of a slip and fall or trip and fall, contact us free of charge to speak to a lawyer who is specialized in the slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. Call us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878, ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn.
Accidents are generally inherently unpredictable. If you fall due to a trip or slip, make sure to seek medical attention, then consult a personal injury lawyer. I have had many clients who fell, believed not to be seriously injured, only to find themselves later that evening or the next morning calling an ambulance seeking to be transported to the nearest emergency department. Sometimes, injuries resulting from slip / trip and fall accidents may appear minor but later become serious with long term consequences. Any accident should be taken seriously.
In Ontario, the location of the fall does not really matter as far as the general application of legal principles go, except for slip and falls on municipal property, specifically on streets and sidewalk. Municipalities are better protected than the average business or homeowner, in terms of notice and liability factors. In every case, as long as you can establish negligence, you have a case to seek compensation.
In order to know the proper process to claim compensation, it is important that you consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Our personal injury lawyers can help you determine if you are entitled to receive the compensation, assess the value of your case and help you prosecute a claim for fair compensation either in the pre-litigation stage or in litigation. As personal injury and accident lawyers, we can advise you if you have a case, point out weaknesses and strengths of your case and take the steps needed to get you compensation.
In many cases, insurance companies and their adjusters will contact you to discuss your case and your claim before you have consulted a lawyer. The insurance adjuster is seeking to investigate the incident and attempt to elicit facts and evidence from you that will seek to exonerate their client - the insured - who may be liable to pay damages in the event negligence is proven. In many cases, the insurance adjuster will want to offer you a settlement. It is vital that you obtain the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer before agreeing to any settlement. I have seen offers multiply ten or twenty fold after my involvement.
Our personal injury lawyers will help you determine what fair compensation you should be entitled to and fight for you. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP , Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, we offer free consultations and work on a no fee unless you win basis.
If you are injured as a result of a slip and fall or trip and fall, contact us free of charge to speak to a lawyer who is specialized in the slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. Call us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878, ask for Marc-Nicholas Quinn.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer - Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help you Receive Compensation
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer - Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help you Receive Compensation
Hiring the right personal injury lawyer is key to obtaining fair compensation for injuries sustained in an accident. Locating the right accident lawyer at the outset can make the difference between obtaining a settlement or not. If you choose the wrong lawyer, your personal injury claim will be more stressful. Like hiring any professional, hiring an injury lawyer that is willing to communicate with you is important.
Doing an Internet search for personal injury lawyers will result in thousands of choices, all of whom are looking to gain your business. There is no shortage of personal injury lawyers or claims they make.
The process of locating the right personal injury lawyer for you can be frustrating. Here are some suggestions on how to make your decision:
1. Is the lawyer licenced to practice law in Ontario? You can check this by going to the Law Society of Upper Canada’s web site - www.lsuc.on.ca and doing a simple search.
2. Does the lawyer focus his law practice on personal injury matters? It is always preferred to hire a lawyer that focuses on accident and personal injury cases.
3. Is the lawyer prepared to meet you in person? If so, a face to face meeting provides you with a great opportunity to determine if you can get along with the lawyer.
4. Will the lawyer agree to work on a No Win - No Fee basis or will s/he require a monetary deposit of funds at the outset of your claim? Most injured persons cannot afford to pay a lawyer $250-$350 per hour and prefer a No Win Until There is a Settlement basis. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we believe in access to justice and we are prepared to get paid at the end, only if you receive compensation for your personal injury claims.
5. Will the lawyer meet with you right away? If you've been injured in an accident, you should receive legal advice from a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that you receive fair compensation you deserve.
6. At the meeting, does the lawyer appear confident? Your case is much too important to entrust to a lawyer who does not inspire your confidence.
7. Can the lawyer indicate the types of success s/he has had with prior claims?
8. Will the lawyer show his credentials? At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our experience and qualifications are posted on our web site.
9. Is the lawyer up front on how much the process will cost you - will s/he put it in writing? In many cases, you will not have to pay your injury lawyer unless you receive a settlement. Ask if the lawyer is prepared to put this agreement in writing. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we put it in writing.
10. Is your lawyer prepared to answer all of your questions at the initial interview? Being able to ask questions and get answers will help relieve part of the stress of the process of proceeding with a personal injury claim. If your lawyer is prepared to answer your questions at the initial meeting, s/he will likely be available during the conduct of your case to answer any other questions you may have.
These are some of the things to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer.
If you need a personal injury lawyer, contact Marc Quinn at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation. Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm.
Hiring the right personal injury lawyer is key to obtaining fair compensation for injuries sustained in an accident. Locating the right accident lawyer at the outset can make the difference between obtaining a settlement or not. If you choose the wrong lawyer, your personal injury claim will be more stressful. Like hiring any professional, hiring an injury lawyer that is willing to communicate with you is important.
Doing an Internet search for personal injury lawyers will result in thousands of choices, all of whom are looking to gain your business. There is no shortage of personal injury lawyers or claims they make.
The process of locating the right personal injury lawyer for you can be frustrating. Here are some suggestions on how to make your decision:
1. Is the lawyer licenced to practice law in Ontario? You can check this by going to the Law Society of Upper Canada’s web site - www.lsuc.on.ca and doing a simple search.
2. Does the lawyer focus his law practice on personal injury matters? It is always preferred to hire a lawyer that focuses on accident and personal injury cases.
3. Is the lawyer prepared to meet you in person? If so, a face to face meeting provides you with a great opportunity to determine if you can get along with the lawyer.
4. Will the lawyer agree to work on a No Win - No Fee basis or will s/he require a monetary deposit of funds at the outset of your claim? Most injured persons cannot afford to pay a lawyer $250-$350 per hour and prefer a No Win Until There is a Settlement basis. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we believe in access to justice and we are prepared to get paid at the end, only if you receive compensation for your personal injury claims.
5. Will the lawyer meet with you right away? If you've been injured in an accident, you should receive legal advice from a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that you receive fair compensation you deserve.
6. At the meeting, does the lawyer appear confident? Your case is much too important to entrust to a lawyer who does not inspire your confidence.
7. Can the lawyer indicate the types of success s/he has had with prior claims?
8. Will the lawyer show his credentials? At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our experience and qualifications are posted on our web site.
9. Is the lawyer up front on how much the process will cost you - will s/he put it in writing? In many cases, you will not have to pay your injury lawyer unless you receive a settlement. Ask if the lawyer is prepared to put this agreement in writing. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we put it in writing.
10. Is your lawyer prepared to answer all of your questions at the initial interview? Being able to ask questions and get answers will help relieve part of the stress of the process of proceeding with a personal injury claim. If your lawyer is prepared to answer your questions at the initial meeting, s/he will likely be available during the conduct of your case to answer any other questions you may have.
These are some of the things to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer.
If you need a personal injury lawyer, contact Marc Quinn at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation. Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers - Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents can be very serious and its impact devastating!
Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents can be very serious and its impact devastating - it can change your life profoundly and completely. In many cases, the injuries sustained involve both psychological and physical injuries requiring long term medical / psychological treatment assistance. We often see clients injured to the point that they can no longer live a regular life in every respect - their social life, their work life and personal life are all adversely affected. In many cases, the injuries are serious enough to require ongoing and future care and the assistance, on a permanent basis, of a medical-personal care worker.
Trying to manoeuvre through the legal maze of processes and steps in a personal injury claim and legal action can be intimidating. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our injury lawyers and support staff understand every facet of the legal process and will guide you through each step. In most cases, we handle all of the steps for you so that you can concentrate on getting better. We take every step to settle cases but when the responsible person or their insurer won’t agree to fair compensation, we are quite able and ready to litigate so that you receive full and fair compensation.
Contacting a personal injury lawyer to assist in obtaining fair compensation is wise. In Ontario, the right to claim compensation is time limited and unless a court action is commenced within the prescribed legal time frame, you may lose your right to claim compensation forever.
There are many rights and interests triggered when you are injured in a motor vehicle accident or any accident for that matter. We can help you identify and exercise your rights and protect your interests. We will review the types of compensation and benefits you are entitled to and help you process your claims.
In exercising your rights and claims to compensation, gathering the right information and evidence is vital. We help in this process and can refer you to experts that are needed to maximize your recovery. Our accident lawyers have the requisite knowledge of how and when to proceed with each step of a personal injury case from beginning to end and more importantly, we are respected in the legal and insurance community - we are taken seriously.
Consulting one of our injury and accident lawyers may be the best decision you made in exercising your personal injury rights and protecting your interests.
We offer free consultations and will accept your case on no win no fee basis. Contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer.
Trying to manoeuvre through the legal maze of processes and steps in a personal injury claim and legal action can be intimidating. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, our injury lawyers and support staff understand every facet of the legal process and will guide you through each step. In most cases, we handle all of the steps for you so that you can concentrate on getting better. We take every step to settle cases but when the responsible person or their insurer won’t agree to fair compensation, we are quite able and ready to litigate so that you receive full and fair compensation.
Contacting a personal injury lawyer to assist in obtaining fair compensation is wise. In Ontario, the right to claim compensation is time limited and unless a court action is commenced within the prescribed legal time frame, you may lose your right to claim compensation forever.
There are many rights and interests triggered when you are injured in a motor vehicle accident or any accident for that matter. We can help you identify and exercise your rights and protect your interests. We will review the types of compensation and benefits you are entitled to and help you process your claims.
In exercising your rights and claims to compensation, gathering the right information and evidence is vital. We help in this process and can refer you to experts that are needed to maximize your recovery. Our accident lawyers have the requisite knowledge of how and when to proceed with each step of a personal injury case from beginning to end and more importantly, we are respected in the legal and insurance community - we are taken seriously.
Consulting one of our injury and accident lawyers may be the best decision you made in exercising your personal injury rights and protecting your interests.
We offer free consultations and will accept your case on no win no fee basis. Contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878 for a free consultation. Marc-Nicholas Quinn, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Assisting Injured Persons In Receiving Fair Compensation in Injury Cases - Ottawa Accidents and Injury Matters
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers - Assisting Injured Persons In Receiving Fair Compensation in Injury Cases - Ottawa Accidents and Injury Matters
At Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, our goal is to provide injured persons with the best level of service and legal advice possible in pursuing a claim for compensation arising from personal injury accidents. We take our commitment to you very seriously. We take great pride in the success we have enjoyed on behalf of our clients. Our success is as a result of hard work and dedication to the field of personal injury law.
What will your personal injury claim cost?
We fund personal injury claims on behalf of our clients. We fund the cases on the basis of No Fee Until You Win basis, meaning, we charge you nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Who handles the claims?
Your personal injury claim will be handled by a team of lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Injury and Accident Lawyers. Your claim is handled by a personal injury lawyer, not by unqualified people. The personal injury lawyer takes carriage of your matter so you always have a lawyer handling the file, together with our team of law clerks and paralegals who are specially trained in personal injury matters.
How do you get started with a personal injury claim?
If you believe you may have a claim, feel free to consult one of our lawyers, free of charge. When you call, you will speak to an actual personal injury lawyer and you can ask any question you have regarding your injury claim. If you prefer a face to face meeting, we can schedule a meeting right away. If you want professional advice regarding your accident or personal injury claim, please contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn is a partner of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, an Ottawa personal injury team of lawyers.
At Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, our goal is to provide injured persons with the best level of service and legal advice possible in pursuing a claim for compensation arising from personal injury accidents. We take our commitment to you very seriously. We take great pride in the success we have enjoyed on behalf of our clients. Our success is as a result of hard work and dedication to the field of personal injury law.
What will your personal injury claim cost?
We fund personal injury claims on behalf of our clients. We fund the cases on the basis of No Fee Until You Win basis, meaning, we charge you nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Who handles the claims?
Your personal injury claim will be handled by a team of lawyers at Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, Ottawa Injury and Accident Lawyers. Your claim is handled by a personal injury lawyer, not by unqualified people. The personal injury lawyer takes carriage of your matter so you always have a lawyer handling the file, together with our team of law clerks and paralegals who are specially trained in personal injury matters.
How do you get started with a personal injury claim?
If you believe you may have a claim, feel free to consult one of our lawyers, free of charge. When you call, you will speak to an actual personal injury lawyer and you can ask any question you have regarding your injury claim. If you prefer a face to face meeting, we can schedule a meeting right away. If you want professional advice regarding your accident or personal injury claim, please contact us at 613-315-HURT or 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn is a partner of the Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network, an Ottawa personal injury team of lawyers.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Slip and Fall Accident - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
Slip and Fall Accident - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
Other than motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are the most common types of claims we see in our personal injury practice. Falls can occur to any one of us at any time. The areas where slip and falls or trip and falls can occur are endless. If you have been injured due to a trip or slip fall occurring anywhere as a result of another party’s negligence, we can help you seek compensation. We handle small, medium and large claims. Often what may appear to be a small or minor injury can result in injuries that have a long-term and serious impact, both in terms of disability / health and financial impact.
As personal injury lawyers, we can assist you with every aspect of your claim and we will manage your entire slip and fall or trip and fall claim from beginning to end, including coordinating needed medical experts if needed, locating and retaining actuarial and financial experts and any other experts needed. We will handle every aspect of dealing with opposing counsel, insurers and insurance adjusters. If needed, we will retain various other professionals such as photographers to photograph the scene of the accident and your injuries. We also hire investigators to meet with witnesses.
To learn more about your rights as an injured person and/or to retain a personal injury lawyer or simply to seek legal consultation, contact us. Our consultations are free and we do not charge you to handle your case unless we obtain compensation for you.
Let our personal injury lawyers assist you through the legal procedure and help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact Marc Quinn of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers at 613-315-HURT - 613-315-4878.
Other than motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are the most common types of claims we see in our personal injury practice. Falls can occur to any one of us at any time. The areas where slip and falls or trip and falls can occur are endless. If you have been injured due to a trip or slip fall occurring anywhere as a result of another party’s negligence, we can help you seek compensation. We handle small, medium and large claims. Often what may appear to be a small or minor injury can result in injuries that have a long-term and serious impact, both in terms of disability / health and financial impact.
As personal injury lawyers, we can assist you with every aspect of your claim and we will manage your entire slip and fall or trip and fall claim from beginning to end, including coordinating needed medical experts if needed, locating and retaining actuarial and financial experts and any other experts needed. We will handle every aspect of dealing with opposing counsel, insurers and insurance adjusters. If needed, we will retain various other professionals such as photographers to photograph the scene of the accident and your injuries. We also hire investigators to meet with witnesses.
To learn more about your rights as an injured person and/or to retain a personal injury lawyer or simply to seek legal consultation, contact us. Our consultations are free and we do not charge you to handle your case unless we obtain compensation for you.
Let our personal injury lawyers assist you through the legal procedure and help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact Marc Quinn of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers at 613-315-HURT - 613-315-4878.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Damages in Personal Injury Cases - Types of Compensation - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers
Damages in Personal Injury Cases - Types of Compensation - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers
One never hopes to be injured. However, unexpectedly, accidents happen everyday causing injuries. What may at first seem like a small accident and insignificant injury being sustained can balloon into devastating life long disability.
Injuries can happen to anyone at any time. If you are injured in a personal injury accident, you likely have a personal injury claim. In general terms, if someone else’s negligence or carelessness has caused you injury, you are entitled to compensation.
We are often asked what types of compensation are available to someone who is injured. There are many types of damages or compensation that may be claimed in a personal injury case. The types of compensation will vary for each case and type of injury.
The general heads or types of damages however are general damages (usually for pain and suffering or non pecuniary damages) and special damages (often called non pecuniary damages) such as loss of income or out of pocket expenses such as hospital and medical expenses, cost of prescriptions. General damages include compensation for pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, lost amenities and various other non-monetary or non-pecuniary losses.
There are other damages that may be claimed such as future care costs and damages for family members such as loss of care, guidance and companionship damages [ called Family Law Act damages ].
The damages that pay for actual expenses incurred or to be incurred are called compensatory or pecuniary damages. Non compensatory damages (also called general damages) compensate an injured person for the pain and suffering they have suffered as a result of the injuries they have sustained.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network Lawyers, we can assist in claiming all of the types of damages an injured person is entitled to receive. We can explain the process of seeking compensation and investigate the types of compensation and damages you should receive in your case. Our consultations are free and we do not charge any fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us at 613-315-HURT - 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn, Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyer.
One never hopes to be injured. However, unexpectedly, accidents happen everyday causing injuries. What may at first seem like a small accident and insignificant injury being sustained can balloon into devastating life long disability.
Injuries can happen to anyone at any time. If you are injured in a personal injury accident, you likely have a personal injury claim. In general terms, if someone else’s negligence or carelessness has caused you injury, you are entitled to compensation.
We are often asked what types of compensation are available to someone who is injured. There are many types of damages or compensation that may be claimed in a personal injury case. The types of compensation will vary for each case and type of injury.
The general heads or types of damages however are general damages (usually for pain and suffering or non pecuniary damages) and special damages (often called non pecuniary damages) such as loss of income or out of pocket expenses such as hospital and medical expenses, cost of prescriptions. General damages include compensation for pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, lost amenities and various other non-monetary or non-pecuniary losses.
There are other damages that may be claimed such as future care costs and damages for family members such as loss of care, guidance and companionship damages [ called Family Law Act damages ].
The damages that pay for actual expenses incurred or to be incurred are called compensatory or pecuniary damages. Non compensatory damages (also called general damages) compensate an injured person for the pain and suffering they have suffered as a result of the injuries they have sustained.
At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network Lawyers, we can assist in claiming all of the types of damages an injured person is entitled to receive. We can explain the process of seeking compensation and investigate the types of compensation and damages you should receive in your case. Our consultations are free and we do not charge any fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us at 613-315-HURT - 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn, Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyer.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention - Report by American Veterinary Medical Association - Dog Bites in Ottawa
In Spring and summer we see a huge increase in dog bites and dog attack cases. If you have been injured due to a dog bite or attack, we specialize in dog bite cases and we can help. Having settled many cases involving dog bites and attacks, we understand all of the special elements associated with these types of cases. We have handled many cases of dog attacks and bites relating to children and are familiar with all of the intricacies of injuries sustained by dog attacks and bites. We can refer you to experts needed to investigate and maximize the financial recovery/compensation for such cases. If your child is in need of counselling, we have contacts in the field and can refer you to specialists who understand how important it is to provide effective and timely treatment and counselling for children traumatized by dog attacks and bites. Contact Marc Quinn at 613-315-4878 [613-315-HURT]. Ottawa dog bite specialist.
Try this link for information on dog bites :
http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/dogbite.pdf
Try this link for information on dog bites :
http://www.avma.org/public_health/dogbite/dogbite.pdf
Can You Claim Damages for Injuries Sustained During Participation in a Sporting Activity - Game or During Practice? - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
Can You Claim Damages for Injuries Sustained During Participation in a Sporting Activity - Either in a Game or During Practice? - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Marc Quinn.
The types of injuries we usually see in sporting accidents are fractures and brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The injuries can cause permanent disability. Children are particularly vulnerable and are considered a special athlete group at risk. Children who play organized group sports are at higher risk of injury. In most cases of brain injury, the injury caused is a concussion. In some cases, repeated concussions can cause serious neurological and cognitive deficits. If serious enough, a concussion can cause death. If your child has sustained a head injury, be it a concussion or other head injury, it is important to seek medical attention and to have the injury supervised by a physician. Consultation with a specialist is always recommended. Mild concussions can become more serious if not medically supervised.
There are a variety of sports which are associated with higher risk of strikes to the body and head, such as hockey, football, boxing, baseball, basketball, skiing and similar sports. If your child has suffered an injury in a sporting activity, regardless of whether it is a group or organized game, or even during a practice, the legal principles applicable do not significantly change. A person who is injured in a sporting activity can claim compensation for injuries sustained on the usual allegations of negligence. As long as the injured person can establish that the injury was caused by some else’s negligence, compensation may be claimed. However, injuries sustained in sporting activities raise additional legal principles such as assumption of risk principle which may limit the compensation claimed. The actual cause of the injury is very important - was it due to the play field conditions, due to a piece of equipment, due to the actions of an aggressive player, a direct assault... these are all issues to investigate. At our law firm - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we are trained to analyse the facts of each case and determine who all the possible culpable parties are.
If you or your child has been injured during a sporting activity, please call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 - 613-315-HURT (ask for Marc Quinn, Personal Injury Lawyer).
The types of injuries we usually see in sporting accidents are fractures and brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The injuries can cause permanent disability. Children are particularly vulnerable and are considered a special athlete group at risk. Children who play organized group sports are at higher risk of injury. In most cases of brain injury, the injury caused is a concussion. In some cases, repeated concussions can cause serious neurological and cognitive deficits. If serious enough, a concussion can cause death. If your child has sustained a head injury, be it a concussion or other head injury, it is important to seek medical attention and to have the injury supervised by a physician. Consultation with a specialist is always recommended. Mild concussions can become more serious if not medically supervised.
There are a variety of sports which are associated with higher risk of strikes to the body and head, such as hockey, football, boxing, baseball, basketball, skiing and similar sports. If your child has suffered an injury in a sporting activity, regardless of whether it is a group or organized game, or even during a practice, the legal principles applicable do not significantly change. A person who is injured in a sporting activity can claim compensation for injuries sustained on the usual allegations of negligence. As long as the injured person can establish that the injury was caused by some else’s negligence, compensation may be claimed. However, injuries sustained in sporting activities raise additional legal principles such as assumption of risk principle which may limit the compensation claimed. The actual cause of the injury is very important - was it due to the play field conditions, due to a piece of equipment, due to the actions of an aggressive player, a direct assault... these are all issues to investigate. At our law firm - Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers of Plant Quinn Thiele LLP, we are trained to analyse the facts of each case and determine who all the possible culpable parties are.
If you or your child has been injured during a sporting activity, please call us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 - 613-315-HURT (ask for Marc Quinn, Personal Injury Lawyer).
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Ottawa Mediator Marc Quinn - Presents Paper at Conference
Congratulations to Marc Quinn, Lawyer and Mediator, for his excellent presentation of : “Top Twelve Mistakes Made by Lawyers and Representatives in a Mediation Session and How to Handle Them - How to Use Mediation Skills to Hold the Parties Together in Difficult Mediations” presented at the Spring 2010, Mediation Centre of Southeastern Ontario, Certificate Program of Interactive Training Workshops on Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution - Mediation Skills held at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre, Queens University. Excellent work Marc.
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