Every surgical patient must sign a form before undergoing the scheduled operation. That form states that the same patient understands and accepts the known risks, which have become associated with any surgery. Commission of an error that falls in the region beyond the known risks qualifies as an example of medical malpractice. Read More
Understanding The Key Aspects of Personal Injury
Personal injury law involves the civil law liability of actions that may be the reason why physical injury or property loss happens to someone. There are three types of claims that you can divide personal injury up in; intentional tort, negligence, and strict liability. Read More
Shall I Reach A Settlement For My Accident Claim?
If you have been involved in an accident, you may not be aware of all the rights you have coming to you. There are many different ways to collect the money you both need and deserve. In order to do that, here are a few things you need to know about settling a case before you begin. Read More
Information A Potential Client Should Get When Consulting A Personal Injury Lawyer
Any reputable personal injury lawyer in Kitchener provides potential clients with the opportunity to enjoy a free consultation. Those clients that take advantage of that no-cost meeting should come prepared to ask the most beneficial questions. Below you will find a list of such questions:
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Can Damages Determine Fault In A Car Crash?
When a car accident happens, in many cases, it is caused by the neglect of a driver. In most cases, the result is unintentional but it is still because of someone lack to act as a safe driver behind the wheel. It is sometimes hard to determine who really was at fault in a car accident. When a case goes to court, they judge and jury will need to look closely at all the evidence to determine who should get the blame. Read More
Understand The Difference Between Informed Consent And Regular Consent
There is one distinctive difference between informed consent and regular consent. Giving general consent means that you agree to undergoing a surgery or other procedure, and by giving that consent, you are essentially preventing your doctor from being at risk of criminal battery charges. After all, without consent, your doctor may as well be coming at you with a scalpel while you are still conscious and trying to get away. Read More
Necessity For Financial Compensation For Long-Term Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries
Trauma to the spine can change a person’s life forever. The long-term symptoms of a spinal cord injury are severe. From required medical equipment, over hospital stays, therapy, medication, and other treatments, all the way to the emotional toll on the victim and their loved ones – none of it can be made right by awarding money, but that is still the least these people and their families deserve. Read More
Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit Against The City?
Sustaining an injury on city property can in some cases be blamed on lacking maintenance by the government. In cases like these, you may potentially have a foundation upon which you can build a lawsuit against the city government in order to obtain compensation for your losses. While it is often an individual who is the recipient of a personal injury lawsuit, it can also be a government institution or company. Read More
Understanding The Right of Ways Laws of Ontario
Bringing order into traffic requires rules and regulations which serve to protect motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians from collision and resulting injuries. One of the regulations are enforced through right of way laws. However, while these are meant to protect all of us, there are still many motorists who either do not know about these laws, or simply do not care to follow them. As a result, they cause collisions with devastating consequences that could have easily been prevented if only they had yielded the right of way. Read More
Guide To Liability In The Event of A Winter Motor Vehicle Collision
During the cold season, conditions such as black ice and heavy snowfalls pose significant threats for the safety of drivers, passengers, and the people around them. Additionally, these outside influences can also make it harder to determine fault in the event of a collision. Read More