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The Aftermath of Losing a Loved One
Every person matters to many people. Now, our laws finally reflect this long-acknowledged fact. As a family member, you can sue for the death or injuries caused to your loved ones. Although the compensation received often does not match what is justified, that trend...
Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
McNally Gervan Personal Injury Lawyers of Ottawa get our clients the compensation they deserve. We have been representing injured claimants for many years. We have a solid reputation for protecting our clients’ rights and getting them the maximum compensation for...
Five Common Liability Claims That Homeowners Encounter
Your home is supposed to be safe for both you and everyone who comes to visit you. You ensure to fix uneven deck planks, trim the trees, rake the leaves, cut the grass and shovel the snow. Whatever you do, you always do your best. However, even with all the attention...
Can I file a lawsuit if I become injured in the workplace?
For most jobs, an employee does not have the right to file a lawsuit if they become injured in the workplace. Instead, they receive benefits through the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB). However, these benefits can be insufficient for paying expenses....
Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
Many multi-vehicle accidents end in tragedy in the Ottawa area every year. The high number of transport trucks on Ontario highways is a factor, as the drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles in these collisions suffer severe injuries. In Ontario, Regulation 668...
Accidents and Ride-Sharing Services
All motorists have a responsibility on the road to pay attention, act prudently and maintain control of their vehicles. For those whose driving would be impaired because they have taken a substance or have been drinking, ride-sharing services (such as Uber or Lyft)...
Whiplash and Injury Claims
A whiplash injury (or, simply, whiplash) occurs when a person's head snaps violently back and forth, and it usually occurs in rear-end collisions and accidents in which the neck can quickly accelerate and then quickly decelerate, such as physical assault, cycling...
Avoid Bicycle Related Personal Injury Claims
Bicycle-sharing programs have increased the popularity of cycling in Canada, both as a commuting option and cardiovascular activity. Every year, dozens of Canadians become seriously injured or die in bicycle accidents. In Ontario alone, 131 cyclists died in accidents...
Wrongful Death and Family Member Claims
Wrongful deaths are deaths caused by negligence or, in rare cases, intentionally. They are always tragic and are almost always avoidable. The most common causes of accidental wrongful deaths are: Ottawa Car accident or motorcycle accidents Snowmobile or boating...
Covid-19 Long-Haulers and Disability Benefits
Personal injury lawyers aim to help long-term disability clients access the benefits they deserve. Long-term disability clients typically have severe spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, chronic pain, cancer, various mental/emotional disorders and similar conditions...
Covid-19 Vaccines and Personal Injury Compensation
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has stated that the likelihood of becoming severely injured by a COVID-19 vaccine is less than one in a million. However, complications will inevitably arise over the next several months with the administration of tens of...
Slipping or Falling on a City Sidewalk. Can I Sue the City?
Every year, thousands of people slip and fall on public sidewalks and in and around Ottawa. In many instances, these falls do not cause serious injury, or any injury at all. Unfortunately, many people are not so lucky, and their falls result in serious injuries and...