Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Network Blog
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Did you know that in most cases you are entitled to only one personal injury settlement? Don't sign a release until you read this article!
Published on: Saturday February 04, 2012Did you know that in most cases you are entitled to only one personal injury settlement? Don't sign a release until you read this article!
If you settle your injury case, in most cases, you cannot seek additional compensation at a later stage, even if your medical condition worsens and you were unaware that you would get worse. A final settlement is final and you will be barred from advancing another claim for the same accident no matter what your injuries were. If your health condition worsens or your injuries expand and you signed a release, you cannot claim more money.
Therefore, it is vital that your claim is handled right from the very beginning and that all your injuries are fully known, that your damages are fully properly calculated and assessed and all contingencies are accounted for (such as a possibility of getting worse in the future), before signing any documents and finalizing any settlement.
As one of Ottawa's (and Ontario for that matter) leading personal injury and accident law firms, we will represent your interests and protect your rights. We will ensure that your claim is handled right and you receive all the compensation you deserve. We have a long standing track record of success.
We are experts at injury law. Call us for a free consultation at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878. Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP - Ottawa accident and injury lawyers - protecting injured persons throughout Ontario. -
WE CAN’T UNDO THE PAIN, BUT WE CAN FIGHT FOR YOU! – OTTAWA ACCIDENT CLAIMS SPECIALISTS
Published on: Saturday February 04, 2012WE CAN’T UNDO THE PAIN, BUT WE CAN FIGHT FOR YOU! – OTTAWA ACCIDENT CLAIMS SPECIALISTS
As your Ottawa accident and personal injury lawyers, we know that we cannot undo the immense pain, suffering and life disruption caused by the negligence, misconduct or recklessness of another person which caused you injuries. It is frustrating to know that in most cases, the incident causing the injuries was entirely foreseeable and preventable.
However, as your dedicated personal injury lawyers, we will do everything within our power and control to obtain the best possible settlement for you so that, at the very least, you receive the compensation you need and deserve.
When you are involved in an accident which caused you injury, you should hire a specialist. You want to hire a lawyer that works with a law firm (a team of lawyers, not just 1 or 2 other lawyers) that focuses exclusively on personal injury rather than one that practices general law and occasionally handles a personal injury case.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki, our personal injury lawyers only practice accident and injury law. We are litigators; we focus on accident and injury issues only. We specialize in personal injury lawsuits. We have extensive experience in handling all types of accident and personal injury litigation cases.
We have been through the insurance process and the legal system pertaining to personal injury hundreds of times each year.
Call us for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we do not charge anything unless we win your case and obtain compensation for you. Reach us at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878. -
Ottawa Man Falls and is Injured? Ottawa Weather Causes Car Accidents and Falls - Watch for freezing Rain
Published on: Friday February 03, 2012Bad Weather and Freezing Rain causes MVA Accidents and Falls in Ottawa
The weather in Ottawa is often unpredictable and slippery surfaces are everywhere. The risk increases with freezing rain.
We represent all persons who are injured due to slippery surfaces, whether it is a car accident, a cycling accident or a slip and fall by a pedestrian.
The Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP are experts at handling injury and accident cases. To learn more about your rights as an injured person, call us at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878.
This Ottawa Accident Blog is written by the Ottawa injury law team of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, Ottawa's best accident lawyers. We report on all issues converning victims of accidents and their families.
Call us for a free consultation at 613-563-1131 or 613-315-4878.
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Ottawa Bicycle Lawyers - Ottawa Pedestrian Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers - Bicyclist suffers serious injuries in Ottawa - Carling Ave
Published on: Friday February 03, 2012Ottawa Bicycle Lawyers - Ottawa Pedestrian Accident Lawyers - Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers - Bicyclist suffers serious injuries in Ottawa - Carling Avenue
It is reported that the Ottawa police have laid charges in connection with an alleged drunk driving incident which occurred on Carling Avenue, in Ottawa last Thursday afternoon. The car crash seriously injured a cyclist who was taken to hospital with critical injuries. The charges include impaired driving and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. The person was also reported to have been charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer, failing to remain at the scene of an accident and refusing to provide a breath sample.
The bicyclist suffered serious head injuries The collision was serious.
Riding a bicycle at any time, especially in the winter can be dangerous. It is so sad to hear that someone has been injured in this fashion. Our prayers are with the family of the injured person.
At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki, we know how difficult it can be for families who have members injured in accident and we provide support. If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident, let us take care of the legal issues so you can concentrate on getting better.
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SLIPPED ON ICE AND WAS INJURED? WE CAN HELP!
Published on: Friday February 03, 2012Ottawa Winter Slip And Fall Injury Lawyers - Ottawa Winter Trip and Fall Injury Lawyers
Owners of commercial property and private property in Ontario, such as business owners and homeowners have a positive responsibility to maintain and repair their properties, which in winter includes sidewalks, driveways and walkways. Owners must keep their properties free from any hazardous or unsafe conditions, such as ice and snow or uneven surfaces. If a person has been injured because of a property owner's failure to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition, the injured party may be entitled to receive compensation for the pain and suffering they endured as well as other damages like loss of income, medical bills and other expenses related to the accident.
At our law firm, we handle many cases in this area every day, including:
Sidewalk Accidents
Sidewalk Disrepair
Snow and Ice Sidewalk Accidents
Temporary Sidewalk and Roadway Construction Slippery Floors Department Store Accidents Supermarket Accidents Platform and Stairs Accidents Etc...
Trip and fall and slip and fall accidents are commonly caused by:
Cracked and broken sidewalk flagstones
Uneven or broken sidewalks
Raised sidewalk gratings and covers
Improper snow and ice removal
Non removal of ice or snow
Poorly constructed temporary sidewalks
Roadway construction hazards
Slippery surfaces
Uneven surfaces
Poor lighting
Lack of railings
Loose carpets and surfaces
Uneven stairs
Etc...
Our law firm has significant experience in handling trip and fall cases and slip and fall cases that have led to broken bones, back injuries, head injuries, shoulder and knee surgeries, arm injuries, soft tissue injuries and many other types of injuries that have required extensive medical treatment and time away from work. We have recovered millions in compensation for our clients.
Our team of injury lawyers has significant experience in providing representation to injured persons injured in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents that occur in any location.
We know that trip and fall and slip and fall cases require thorough investigation, requires experience and knowledge of the law regarding premises liability. We have the training, experience and skill that your case deserves. We only handle injury cases, that's all we do every day.
Call us to speak with an experienced injury lawyer if you have been injured in a trip and fall or slip and fall accident to learn what our firm can do to help you through the recovery process and get you the compensation you deserve. Call 613-315-4878.
If you have been injured in a trip and fall or a slip and fall accident in Ontario, it is important that you speak with an experienced attorney about your rights as soon as possible. Call to schedule a free consultation. 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131. -
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Published on: Friday February 03, 2012Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP
Web Site: www.pqtlaw.com
The lawyers at our law firm regularly engage in discussions with third parties such as news personnel, health care providers and experts on issues affecting the rights of injured persons in Ontario.
We are sometimes asked to appear on television to discuss issues affecting injured persons in Ontario. We handle all types of accident and injury cases such as slip and falls, trip and falls, car accidents and more. We maintain our superior experience by attending continuing legal education, lecturing ourselves to other lawyers and legal professionals. We handle cases involving any type of injury such as serious brain injury cases, spinal cord injuries, traumatic injuries, catastrophic injury claims and more.
If you have any questions about your rights as an injured person whether you suffered a personal injury in Ottawa or anywhere else in Ontario, contact us for a free consultation - 613-563-1131. We handle all types of injury cases throughout Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
The Ottawa Injury and Accident Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyers Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP. We have experience as a law firm of injury lawyers for more than 15 years focusing on accident and injury cases. We represent accident victims and their families who need excellent legal advice. We work on a no fee until you win basis. We don't get paid until you get paid. 613-563-1131 (Ottawa accident lawyers) -
Ottawa’s NHL All Star Weekend Schedule, Ottawa accident and injury lawyers, Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP Sports Injury Lawyers
Published on: Saturday January 28, 2012Ottawa’s NHL All Star Weekend Schedule, Ottawa accident and injury lawyers, Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP (Ottawa Sports Injury Lawyers)
It is a very exciting weekend to see the NHL All Stars this weekend here in Ottawa. Ottawa is an exciting place to be most times of the year, but this is an added bonus. In addition to the Rideau Canal, Ottawa offers locals and visitors many things to see and do. Be in Ottawa in 2012 of you want to participate in the 2010 NHL All-Star Celebration. The 2012 NHL All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Scotiabank Place.
Hockey can be a dangerous sport. Not every injury suffered during a hockey game or even a practice can result in a successful personal injury case. An injury alone does not guarantee substantial, or indeed any amount of compensation. Every injured person (or plaintiff if the matter is in court), no matter how severely injured, must prove that the person they say caused their injury was negligent in their conduct.
In the event negligence cannot be proven, no compensation will be payable. Many people go to court and are unable to prove negligence at trial. Often, injured persons abandon their claims long before their matter is litigated or is tried.
There are many legal principles which apply in sport injury cases. Sports injury law is complex. For instance, there is the principle of assumed risk.
Every person who participates in an activity that is inherently dangerous willingly assumes some level of risk. While this may not be a total bar to a claim in negligence, it can be and often greatly reduced the amount of compensation an injured person can receive.
If you are injured in a sports related accident, you need experienced injury lawyers. Our Ottawa sports injury lawyers can help you. We provide free legal advice and take on cases on the basis of no fee unless you win basis. Call us at 613-563-1131 (Marc Quinn, Ottawa Injury Lawyer). Ottawa injury lawyer video. -
Best Ottawa Accident Lawyer - Best Ottawa Slip and Fall Lawyer
Published on: Tuesday January 24, 2012OTTAWA SLIP AND FALL INJURY LAWYERS
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident or trip and fall accident, you may be entitled to damages for loss of income, expenses, pain and suffering and more.
You may be entitled to damages and compensation whether your accident took place on private or public property. Property owners including businesses, private owners and municipalities all have an obligation to make sure their properties are safe for users.
If you are the victim of a slip and fall injury, our accident and injury lawyers can obtain a cash settlement for you. Most cases we handle settle out of court.
Slip and fall accidents can result from a wide number of reasons and can happen almost anywhere - icy public sidewalks, ice parking lots – stores - poorly secured construction sites - freshly mopped floors - etc…
Any owner or occupier can be held responsible to pay damages if they did not do everything necessary and reasonable to ensure the safety of persons using their property.
Our lawyers specialize in injury cases. They know how to settle cases. They have years of legal experience and a proven track record of obtaining successful personal injury settlements.
Call us for a free consultation. We don’t charge unless we settle your claim! 613-315-4878 – Marc Quinn – Ottawa Slip and Fall Lawyer -
Injured in a car accident in Ottawa and need the best Ottawa car accident lawyer
Published on: Monday January 23, 2012Ottawa Car Accident Injury Lawyer
Car accidents occur daily and are normal occurrences of life. They occur for various reasons, carelessness, too much traffic or because of bad weather and road conditions. Suffering an injury is more painful when you have to pay for its recovery and the person responsible for your injuries won't pay for your expenses. Most of us don’t know our legal rights when involved in a car accident or any type of personal injury case. If you are injured in a car accident and want compensation, you need to consult a personal injury lawyer to know your legal rights and interests. Call one of our top Ottawa car injury and accident lawyers and consult them on how to obtain compensation. Our Ottawa injury lawyers provide experienced advice and will represent you. They will stand up for you and support you until you get fair compensation.
Our Ottawa auto injury lawyers have handled a great number of accident cases and have been successful in getting fair compensation for car accident victims. Our lawyers only practice injury law. They are experts at accident and injury cases.
If you or anyone you care about has been injured in car accident, call us for a free consultation. 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn, Ottawa area Car Accident Lawyer. -
Ottawa Slip and Falls due to ice, snow or slippery surfaces - Youtube videos - Ottawa accident lawyers - Ottawa fall lawyers
Published on: Sunday January 22, 2012Slip and fall on ice and snow in Ottawa - claims for compensation
Winter conditions including the existence of ice and snow create potentially dangerous conditions for anyone using sidewalks or just walking in winter. In many instances, stores, businesses and other retail establishments fail to adequately deal with slippery surfaces caused by melting ice and snow. People fall and injure themselves in the result.
In accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, property and business owners owe duties to users of the property to take such care as is required in the circumstances to ensure that people using their property are reasonably safe..\
The slippery surfaces and dangerous conditions of property like sidewalks, driveways, entrance ways and parking lots are areas that require additional attention during the winter season.
An occupier can be almost anybody and include any person, corporation, municipality, or other legal entity who has care, ownership or control of property. These legal entities have a positive obligation to ensure their properties are safe for users. They have responsibilities imposed upon them by law such as those imposed by the Occupiers Liability Act of Ontario.
To prove that the owner or occupier is liable to you for compensation as a result of a slip and fall, the onus is on the injured person to establish that the occupier or owner did not take reasonable steps to ensure the property was safe and free of ice and snow or slippery surfaces. Occupiers and owners do not necessarily have to keep their premises completely free of ice and snow in winter. However, they have to take reasonable steps to keep the property reasonably safe. For example, they should have a regular and reasonable clearing system in place to address the accumulation of ice and snow.
The lawyers of Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP focus their entire law practice on car accident cases, slip and fall cases, trip and fall cases, dog bite cases and any and all other cases by which someone is injured as the result of the negligence or carelessness of another. We don't just practice personal injury and accident law, that is all we do. We pride ourselves on our excellent track record of success for our clients. We are proud of the millions of dollars we obtain for our clients each year.
We offer free consultations. We do not charge a fee unless we obtain a settlement for clients. We put this in writing.
Call us for a free consultation. Call us at 613-315-4878. Marc Quinn, Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer - Ottawa Slip and Fall Lawyer.
