Toronto Personal Injury Lawer Blog - Findlay Law

What is the most common premises liability claim?

Generally speaking, the most common premises liability claims involve slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall accident is a term used to describe what happens when someone slips, trips and falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property that results in an injury. The hazardous condition could be caused by water, ice, snow, poor lighting, a torn carpet or a cracked or uneven floor.

Who is responsible for the medical expenses if I am injured on someone else’s property?

Responsibility is determined by whether the owner of the property knew the hazardous condition existed and failed to do anything about it, or at least the owner should have know the hazardous condition existed and failed to correct it. An experienced attorney knowledgeable in premises liability claims should be consulted to protect your legal rights.

What kind of financial compensation can I expect from a premises liability claim?

A claim for financial compensation may make you eligible for payment for your medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, the loss of future earning potential, pain and suffering and other expenses you may have to incur in the future due to your injuries.

If you live in Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario or the surrounding area and you have other questions regarding a premises liability claim, please contact the Hamilton, Ontario location of the Findlay Law Offices today.

What exactly does the term "wrongful death" mean legally?

Wrongful death is a legal term used to describe the death of an individual who has died because of the negligence or wrongful actions of another individual and further, that the death entitles the deceased person's survivors to financial compensation for their loss. Since nothing can ever replace the loss of a loved one this leaves the legal system with only one option to bring justice and a measure of comfort to the survivors and that is by assessing monetary damages on the responsible individual or entity that caused the death.

What are some examples of a wrongful death?

One of the most common examples of a wrongful death is a death caused by an automobile accident. A death caused by medical malpractice, a construction site accident, the use of a defective product or defective drug, or a death as the result of being a victim of a crime all constitute wrongful deaths.

What kind of financial compensation is available to the survivors of a victim of a wrongful death?

Financial compensation to the survivors may include payment for medical, funeral and burial expenses, payment for the deceased's pain and suffering prior to their death, loss of financial support for the survivors along with lost future earning potential and the pain and suffering of the survivors due to the loss of their loved one.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of someone else, please contact the Findlay Law Offices located in Hamilton, Ontario today to discuss the course of action you need to take to secure your legal rights.

A spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic events a human being can experience. An injury to the spinal cord is usually the result of a severe trauma to the spine that damages or dislocates vertebrae. Although it is true some damage to the spinal cord may have a good prognosis, most injuries result in partial or complete paralysis.

Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of spinal cord injuries with falls and sports related injuries also a big factor in contributing to the incidence of this type of injury. In recent years, emergency medical treatment and aggressive rehabilitation practices have come a long way in attempting to minimize the lasting effects of spinal cord injuries and restoring functional abilities in victims of this devastating injury.

Still, the physical, emotional and financial burdens imposed on victims of a spinal cord injury are truly staggering. The cost of continuing medical care and treatment can total hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. It is very important to retain the services of an experienced, highly knowledgeable attorney familiar with all aspects of spinal cord injury cases, due to the severity and permanence of the disability involved.

If you live in Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario or the surrounding area and you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, please contact the Hamilton, Ontario location of the Findlay Law Offices today to schedule a confidential no cost to you consultation so you can obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to.

A motorcycle rider must have special concerns about road safety since they are more exposed and vulnerable to the physical hazards involved in an accident than occupants of an automobile or truck.

Safety precautions such as helmets and personal protective gear may lessen the risk of injury in the event of an accident for a motorcyclist, but even those who take every measure to ride a motorcycle safely, may have the misfortune to be involved in an accident and suffer grave injuries.

A major cause of motorcycle accidents is the failure of other drivers to see a motorcycle in traffic, especially at intersections. Other causes of motorcycle accidents include adverse weather conditions, road hazards, excessive speed and driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Motorcycle accidents often result in life-altering injuries such as massive head trauma, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even death, causing enormous physical, emotional and financial burdens for the injured party and loving family members. You or your loved ones may be eligible for financial compensation for medical costs, loss of present income and future earning potential, rehabilitation expenses and in the event of a fatality, survivor entitlements.

If you or a loved one has suffered the devastating consequences of a motorcycle accident, please contact the Findlay Law Offices in Hamilton, Ontario today to learn about your legal options and obtain the financial compensation you deserve.