Posts by Patrick Snelling
Estate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know
Many people don’t want to think or discuss the fact that they won’t always be around. The thought of this can upset and worry individuals, but the reality is that it is something that needs to be discussed. Without proper planning, there are hosts of problems you can encounter, and without proper planning and consideration,…
Read MoreWest Carleton Secondary School – 2019 Commencement
WEST CARLETON SECONDARY SCHOOL 2019 COMMENCEMENT Allan Snelling LLP was in attendance at this year’s West Carleton Secondary School commencement. One of our Lawyers, Justin Villeneuve, was proud to deliver this year’s award for academic excellence and achievement in law. Every year, Allan Snelling LLP has the honor of awarding students who excel in secondary…
Read MoreSomatic Symptom Disorder – What it is and how can you prove it?
Somatic Symptom Disorder – What is it and how can we prove it? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Personal Injury The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently crystallised the importance of considering how psychiatric injuries accompany physical ones. In Saadati v. Moorhead, Saadati was in a car accident and suffered psychological and emotional trauma. He…
Read MoreKanata Lawyers | Community Involvement
Allan Snelling LLP & The 2019 Kanata Race Day Allan Snelling LLP was in attendance and contributing as proud sponsors to this year’s Kanata Race Day. It was a truly spectacular day both in weather and charitable contribution. From the team at Allan Snelling LLP, we’d like to thank all who attended and helped with…
Read MorePersonal Injury: What steps can you take to protect yourself?
What should I do if I am injured and someone else is responsible? Patrick Snelling Partner – Litigation As a litigation Lawyer, I am often retained weeks, months or even years after a client has suffered an injury as a result of another’s negligence. Ideally, if you are injured as a result of someone else’s…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accidents & Limitation Periods:
I was injured in a car accident which was not my fault more than 3 years ago. I have just learned that as a result of my injuries I will need surgery and may never be able to work again. Before learning this from my doctor I had believed my injuries were not that serious…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Accidents: Should you Report a Potential Claim to an Insurer?
I was at a party out in cottage country and I collided with a parked car while leaving. There was some damage. I thought it looked pretty serious, but the owner said if I paid $500 cash, it would be no problem. Is there any down side to this? Yes. It is risky to settle…
Read MoreDe-Criminalization and the Law
What Does De-Criminalization Mean? A good question. It is not a legal term. It is a political phrase which is at best ambiguous, and perhaps dangerous in so far as it invites assumptions which are not accurate. We have all heard the term used in the context of a debate currently in vogue with the coming federal election. If…
Read MoreCapacity: How is it determined, and who can represent someone who lacks capacity?
“I recently learned that my elderly Aunt is a victim of Fraud. The police have advised me that some victims of the fraud are considering a lawsuit and that someone may wish to speak to a Lawyer on my Aunt’s behalf. My Aunt suffers from dementia and I hold power of attorney. Can my Aunt…
Read MoreSettling Claims Informally: Possible Issues
I was at a party out in cottage country and I collided with a parked car while leaving. There was some damage. I thought it looked pretty serious, but the owner said if I paid $500 cash, it would be no problem. Is there any down side to this? Yes. It is risky to settle…
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