Ottawa School Barrel Explosion Investigated
Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating the fatal explosion at Mother Theresa High school, according to CBC. The explosion took place while students in shop class were building barbecues out of used metal drum barrels. Questions have been raised about where the barrels were acquired and what safety precautions were [...]
Ottawa Accident: Can You Sue A School for Negligence?
OTTAWA- After a serious fatal accident like the explosion this week at Mother Theresa Catholic High School, a number of people have asked if there can ever be liability on the part of a school for negligence where something like an explosion happens in a school shop. Of course [...]
Burn injuries after an Toronto accident | Lawyer Ontario
What an Toronto lawyer can tell you about burn accidents While burns can be caused by a number of different Toronto accidents, Ontario personal injury cases most often involve burns incurred during a car accident. If you have suffered a burn injury due to an Toronto car accident you may [...]
Fatal Truck Accidents in Ottawa Kill Two | Ottawa Lawyer
Several devastating Ottawa motor vehicle accidents this week have left families grieving. On Wednesday, February 16, 2010, a 64 year old man was killed as a pedestrian when he was struck by a dump truck. The truck driver was turning right onto Metcalfe Street from Laurier Avenue in downtown Ottawa. [...]
Can I Sue after an Ottawa Dog Bite? Ottawa Lawyer
Ottawa Lawyer-- Personal injury cases usually involve situations where an individual suffers an injury due to a slip and fall, a car accident or similar event, but you may be surprised to know that dog bites can also be legally pursued as personal injury cases. This depends on the circumstances [...]
If I sign a release after my Ottawa accident, can I still sue?
Ontario Lawyer -- If you were involved in an Ottawa accident, you may have heard about a document called release of liability. Signing a release of liability after an Ottawa accident means that you settle your case out of court and that you will be unable to sue for the [...]
Determine the value of your Ottawa personal injury case | Lawyer
Ottawa Lawyer -- If you have recently been in an accident in Ottawa and are thinking of pursuing a personal injury case, you are likely wondering how much financial compensation you may be entitled to. A number of factors are at play when trying to determine the value of a [...]
If I was a passenger in a vehicle in an accident with a family member can I sue?
Ontario Lawyer -- If you were seriously injured as a passenger in a car accident in Ottawa, you should consult a personal injury lawyer. Even if the driver of the vehicle was responsible for the accident, you could still have a legitimate claim. Also, if the personal driving was [...]
Ottawa Accident: Rear Facing Car Seats for Toddlers
Ottawa Lawyer: When my kids were babies, I could not wait until they reached 20 pounds so I could switch them into the front facing car seat. I felt it was easier to keep an eye on them since I was always convinced that they might be choking or otherwise [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer | Halloween Car Accident Prevention and Child Safety
Two years ago a lawyer friend of ours from Louisville, Kentucky, personal injury lawyer Michael Shafer, wrote an excellent blog post about Hallowe'en safety. We have taken the liberty of reproducing it here for all our trick-or-treating friends...
