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Considering a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Your In-Depth Manual for Ottawa, Ontario

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  If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness in Ottawa, Ontario, filing a personal injury law-suit might be the next step towards seeking justice and fair compensation. Navigating the legal process can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance and expertise, you can assert your rights effectively. Marc Quinn is the Managing Partner of QTMG Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa, Ontario and his team of has handled hundreds of personal injury cases. When Should You Consider Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit? A personal injury suit is a legal action initiated by an individual who has sustained physical, emotional, or financial harm due to the negligence of another party. Marc’s advice is that you should consider filing a personal injury suit if you have been injured in a car accident , slip and fall incident , dog bite , or any other situation where someone else’s actions or omissions caused your injuries. What Does the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process E
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How can I change personal injury lawyers?

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 You always have the right to change lawyers. If you are unhappy with your injury lawyer, you should start by talking to them about your concerns as it is often in your best interests not to make a change while your case is ongoing. If your current lawyer is unable to address your concerns and your client-solicitor relationship has deteriorated to the point that you still feel uncomfortable continuing with them, you can consult another  personal injury lawyer in Ottawa . The new lawyer will likely meet with you to hear your concerns and obtain information about your case.  What you’ll have to do to change your personal injury lawyer   Once you have made the final decision to change your  accident lawyer in Ottawa , your new lawyer will obtain a direction from you, addressed to your former lawyer, asking for the file to be transferred to the new lawyer. Your new lawyer will also contact your former lawyer to advise them about the change and make any necessary arrangements for a smoo
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Should I Consult a Lawyer Before Calling the Insurance Company?

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Television programs and the prevalence of internet legal advice has given many of us the idea that you should “say nothing to anybody”. In our opinion, this is not a reasonable way to be in relation to a personal injury matter. We think it is proper to be civil and polite, give basic information about who you are and a broad outline of what happened, especially at the scene of an accident/incident. Give a fulsome explanation of what occurred to the best of your knowledge. Try to say only what you “know” to be true and do not guess. Beyond that initial discussion or perhaps signing an incident report, it is best not to say much else and simply tell the insurance agent that you are going to seek legal advice and get an  accident lawyer in Ottawa . Do this right away or as soon as possible.  Seek legal advice before sharing more than the basics  Speaking with an insurance agent or adjuster after an accident is not the same as a criminal law matter. Presuming there is no criminality i
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How long does it take to resolve a personal injury case?

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  Personal injury cases  will most often take several years to settle. While this may seem “wrong” the reality is that the vast majority of  accident cases  need this much time to be resolved properly. Personal injury cases that are reconciled quickly are most often settled for too little compensation without regard to the real impact of the injury on the victim.  Personal injury cases take time to get a complete picture  The average amount of time for a personal injury claim to be resolved ranges from 2 to 5 years after the accident. The cases that take the longest to settle are the ones that involve complex injuries where extensive treatment and time is needed to determine the extent and severity of the injury. The litigation process is somewhat bureaucratic and the necessary court resources are not always immediately available. However, it would be wrong to entirely blame the “Court” for the time it takes to resolve a case.  Most cases require coordination with many  personal i
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Will my personal injury case need me to testify?

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 The very simple answer is “yes”.  At some point you will be acting as a witness in your own case. However, do not worry! You are never acting on your own and you will not be required to figure it all out by yourself.   Your  personal injury lawyer in Ottawa  from QTMG LLP will be by your side explaining, guiding, and protecting you from any unfair or improper questioning.  Being a witness in your own personal injury case is unavoidable. The case is about “you” and therefore you need to be heard from. When you think of the word “witness” you may only think about being in a witness box in a Courtroom, being interrogated by a defense lawyer attacking you with personal questions. It may surprise you to learn that you will be a witness in many different ways long before you enter a witness box. In fact, because a great many cases are resolved before they need to go to trial, it is unlikely that you will need to enter a witness box.  In what ways can you be a witness in your own person
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Will My Personal Injury Lawsuit Go To Trial?

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  While anyone contemplating bringing a claim for injuries sustained might worry about “going to trial”, it is very likely a fool’s errand to wonder about this question at the start of a case. There are far too many variables in every personal injury case to be able to know if a case will go to trial. That being said, the vast majority of civil cases do not go to trial.    For many people the idea of going to trial is a stressful thing to contemplate. A lot of people would find that simply going to see an  accident lawyer in Ottawa  is stressful enough. They can’t even contemplate the worry and stress involved with going to a courtroom, being called to the stand to testify, and then to be cross-examined. The idea of having to speak in public, being asked difficult questions, and being grilled by another  personal injury lawyer  is not most people’s idea of a fun day. Unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary to go to trial for justice to be done. While a defendant should perhaps settle
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Can I sue my landlord if I slip and fall in my rental property?

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 A residential landlord may be liable to you, your family, and your guests for any injury sustained on the residential complex including injuries caused by a  slip and fall in an Ottawa  rental property. It is important to note that liability is not automatic and a landlord is not an insurer or guarantor of your safety or that of your family and guests.  However, if the reason for the fall or injury arises from a landlord’s failure to properly maintain the property then the landlord may indeed by liable to anyone who is hurt on the property.  Landlords can be held responsible if neglect causes a slip and fall injury  A landlord of a rental property is not protected from being sued or being liable for injuries sustained by a tenant, family of the tenant, or guests of the tenant(s), simply because the tenant is in possession of the rental unit. Residential leases will sometimes contain clauses or terms that appear to limit or attempt to insulate the landlord against liability for inj
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