Shedding light on personal injury compensation awards Why are compensation rewards all over the map? Terrific question. Simply put, each injury is different and each person is different. There is no “off the shelf” approach to personal injury compensation. Take a fractured wrist. A lawyer does not pull a book out and go look […]
Some 215 Children Found Buried I was a very green lawyer when Rene Buswa called me out of the blue, 30 years ago. I still don’t know how he got my name but I listened to his story. I then met with him at his home just north of Manitoulin Island. Rene was later […]
Protecting My Good Name: A Short Guide to Defamation Lawsuits Few things are more offensive than when someone takes down your good name. Someone once said that a lie is half way around the world before the truth even leaves the house. In the age of Twitter and Facebook, this is all the more true. […]
WHEN A REAL ESTATE DEAL COLLAPSES From Owen Sound to Collingwood to Port Elgin and beyond, real estate prices are rocketing. A few years ago, they were collapsing. Volatile prices can lead to bad behaviour both ways – on the part of the buyer and of the seller. Our firm has sued for failed real […]
Legal Considerations When You’ve Been the Victim of Sexual Abuse The courage to come forward An ex-boyfriend breaks into a bedroom. A Grey County priest makes an unwanted visit. A stepfather destroys a childhood. A manager at a Collingwood factory has his way with an employee. A Bruce County physician grooms a patient. An uncle […]
Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Grey and Bruce County When an employer acts badly, really badly • A Grey County employer spreads vicious sexual rumours about one of its managers. We sue for defamation and punitive damages. • A Bruce County employer fires a manager for bogus “just cause”, makes up lies about her out of […]
Long-Term Disability Claim Denied? What You Should Know The courage to come forward Denied long-term disability benefits? Are you refusing to take no for an answer? Congratulations. Fully one third of all people who are cut off LTD benefits don’t even bother with a letter of complaint, let alone start a lawsuit. Insurers know this. […]
Car Accident Settlement Lawyers | Serving Owen Sound & Area Lawsuits arising from injuries sustained in car accidents are extremely common. In an accident of any level of severity, it is common for one or more people to suffer minor injuries, if not more serious injuries such as broken bones, concussion, or whiplash. These injuries […]
What Should You Consider When Choosing A Personal Injury Lawyer? When it comes to choosing a lawyer after a car accident, there are many factors to consider and weigh carefully. You want a lawyer who practices personal injury law, who you can trust to protect your rights, advance your interests and help you to obtain […]
Dealing with the death of a loved one No man or woman is an island. Every tragedy ripples throughout many lives. Our society has recognized this for some time and our laws now reflect this. Family members such as you may sue for the injuries or death caused to their loved ones. Many times that […]
