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When Is It Time to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Most people can probably name at least one personal injury attorney. They’re the ones who advertise on TV, on the radio, even on park benches and billboards. But do you know what a personal injury lawyer actually does, how much they cost, and why you might need to hire one in the first place? There…
Read MoreEmployer’s Resource | Are contracts necessary?
Employer’s Resource | Are contracts necessary? Reasonable Notice and Bonus Requirements Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Employment Law I’m always surprised to see how many employers still adopt the “handshake” method when hiring employees. I can understand the temptation to be nostalgic, but these types of employment agreements can leave employers at loss. Especially when…
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 MoreOttawa Employment Lawyers | Duty to Accommodate & Frustration
Duty to accommodate – Where do employers draw the line? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Employers should do what they can to accommodate their employee’s disability, but there’s a line to be drawn between accommodation and frustration of the employment contract. If the contract is in fact “frustrated”, the employer can end the…
Read MoreOttawa Employment Lawyer | Termination and Lawsuits
I was fired without cause. My employer has given me an offer. Should I take it? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Employers aren’t handcuffed to their employees. If they act in accordance with their statutory and common law obligations, employers are free to part ways with employees without cause. Typically, the employer is…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | Cyclist and Car Accidents
I was a cyclist involved in a car accident. What are my rights? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: In short, the same as those of a driver or passenger. Liability may be handled differently, but the cyclist maintains a right to claim against the at-fault driver and seek benefits from the applicable insurer.…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | Car Accident and No Insurance
What if I or the other driver don’t have insurance? Justin A. Villeneuve Lawyer – Litigation Answer: Ontario’s auto insurers provide accident benefits and liability insurance. The accident benefits claim and the tort claim both work together toward covering your losses stemming from the accident. So, what happens when one of the parties involved doesn’t…
Read MoreOttawa Personal Injury | How Lawyers Get Paid
What does “no fee unless you win” actually mean and how do most personal injury lawyers get paid? Answer: Taken literally and with knowledge of what goes into every account “no win, no fee” is a legitimate statement. That means: Yes, the lawyer will not get a fee if you don’t receive compensation. However,…
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