When conducting investigations, police officers must have a search warrant before embarking on searching people and places. Any evidence that is obtained through a wrongful search may not be used in court. In fact, police officers who conduct an unreasonable search or violate the defendants’ rights may be sued. With the help of a police brutalityContinue reading “Police Misconduct: Illegal Search During Investigation”
Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Can I Sue A Police Officer For In Ontario
Have you been wrongly arrested, assaulted, or prosecuted by a police officer for something you didn’t do? With the help of a police brutality lawyer in Toronto, you can pursue a legal claim and get compensated for damages incurred. Unfortunately, there are law enforcement officers who abuse their power by acting wrongfully in different situations.Continue reading “What Can I Sue A Police Officer For In Ontario”
What To Do After A Whiplash Or TBI
Motor vehicle accidents can result in life-altering injuries. If you’ve been involved in a car crash, whiplash is one of the most common injuries you can sustain. This kind of injury may go unnoticed but get worse over time. Most people don’t even realize they have it until the neck or back pain becomes unbearable.Continue reading “What To Do After A Whiplash Or TBI”
Class Action – What to Expect & How to Get Help
A class action case represents a unique case where people suffer the same type of injuries or similar circumstances and would like to file a lawsuit as a group. The person who sues on behalf of a larger group of people is known as the ‘representative plaintiff’. This type of lawsuit resolves the case inContinue reading “Class Action – What to Expect & How to Get Help”
What Is Considered A Minor Injury In Nova Scotia?
The Nova Scotia Insurance Act provides limitations on the amount that can be awarded to victims for pain and suffering after a minor injury. As of 2019, victims who sustain what is considered a minor injury can receive up to a maximum of $8768 as compensation for pain and suffering. However, there is no limitContinue reading “What Is Considered A Minor Injury In Nova Scotia?”
How To File An Auto Accident Insurance Claim?
Car accidents can leave victims and their families completely disoriented. The first thing on your mind is likely to be how you’ll get treated or ensure your loved one has received proper medical attention. The auto insurance claim usually comes as an afterthought. Most people don’t know where to begin and are often left wonderingContinue reading “How To File An Auto Accident Insurance Claim?”
Will My Dependents Be Covered After An Auto Accident?
The Statutory Accident Benefits schedule states a list of available mandatory accident benefits that an insured is entitled to. It defines ‘an insured entity’ as someone who is principally dependent for care or financial support on the insured or his/her partner. One of the questions many people have when a car crash occurs that involvesContinue reading “Will My Dependents Be Covered After An Auto Accident?”
Changes In Ontario Driving Laws To Protect Pedestrians
In Ontario, pedestrian crosswalks are often found in intersections and are controlled by traffic signals or stop signs. These crossroads provide pedestrians with a safe area to walk on especially in times of heavy traffic. Factors That Contribute To Pedestrian Deaths In 2010, the chief coroner of Ontario released a report that identified some ofContinue reading “Changes In Ontario Driving Laws To Protect Pedestrians”
What To Do After A Slip And Fall Accident At A Department Store
Slip and fall accidents that involve department stores can be quite complicated. For a start, these businesses have very experienced legal teams representing them in any personal injury cases filed against them. You need proper legal advice to protect your rights.
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