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Medical Malpractice – Things to Know Before You File a Lawsuit
Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a health care professional, such as doctors, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, nurses, and so forth. These cases occur when the health care professional causes an injury or death to a patient through a negligent act or a substandard level of care.
Expectation Damages vs Consequential Damages
As has been previously covered in this blog, damages refer to the monetary compensation awarded to victims of an injury or loss caused by another person. Such damages are remedial in nature, in that they attempt to restore the injured party, in as much as possible, to the position they were in before the accident.
Personal Injury – Keeping Medical Records after an Injury
If you have suffered an injury cause by a third party, it is of the utmost importance that you keep all medical records pertaining to the injury in case you decide to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.
Ontario Product Liability Law – Defective Products and Negligence
Defective or dangerous products are the cause of thousands of injuries every year in Canada. The law provides protections for consumers and others who may be injured by dangerous or defective products, and defines who is responsible when injuries occur.
Liability with Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
The phrase “Slip and Fall” is a legal term used to describe an accident that involves physical damage to an individual caused by someone else’s failure to maintain their property in a safe condition, or because the property was negligently designed or constructed. It does not have to involve an actual slip and fall, but can include injuries caused by falling furniture or shelves or items that are improperly stored.
Ontario Wills & Estate Law
In Wills and Estate planning, the transfer of assets and gifts often becomes an area of dispute. A common estate planning technique is to transfer assets into joint ownership. While the intention of such transfers may be to avoid probate fees, the transferor must also consider some legal consequences to avoid unintended results at a later stage.
Pros and Cons of Settling
If you are entering civil court to gain compensation for an injury, chances are high that you may be offered an out of court settlement. This is an important decision that should only be made after consultation with your lawyer, who will use their expertise to determine the facts of the case and your chances of winning. However, there are some pros and cons to settling that should be kept in mind when making the decision.
Sports Related Accidents & The Law
Injuries are, unfortunately, a part of participating in all sports, and can happen anywhere – on the court, at a training facility, in a school gym or even in a friend’s backyard. While most injuries can be treated, others can be serious, compromising an athlete’s ability to function or can even be life-threatening.
Long-Term Effects of Whiplash
One of the most common injuries after any car accident, even relatively minor fender benders, is whiplash. Whiplash is sometimes considered a minor injury, and usually will not cause any long term issues.
Understanding Tort Law
The word “Tort” has its origins in the Latin “tortus” which means “crooked” or “wrong”. In Canada’s legal system, Tort law has an important place. Tort laws have been created by judges over the years. The primary purpose is not to punish the accused, but to provide compensation for losses or damages.
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