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Time Limits

There is a two (2) year time limit from the date of your accident, or injury, to file a claim in Court. If no claim is filed in Court, after the two year mark the right to make a claim will likely be lost. It is very important that you contact us as soon as possible after your accident, or injury, to make sure that the time limit is not missed.

There are a few possible exceptions to the two year time limit that are best explained by us. For example, if the injured person was under the age of majority at the time of the accident, or injury, you have two years from their 18th birthday. In some cases the date the time limit starts is not on the day of the accident, but the day a person of sound mind should have known they have a claim.

Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall Claims

Because of the completely unexpected nature of these accidents, fairly serious injuries may occur. Potential “at fault” persons are the owner and tenant of the property where the fall occurred, and the municipality if the fall occurred on public property such as sidewalks and municipal parking lots.

Mediation – What Is It?

At the outset the mediator will outline the terms of the mediation. He will explain that each side will be given an opportunity to present opening remarks, discuss the issues and often an opportunity for the clients to speak as well. The subject matter of what you will say at the mediation should be discussed with us in advance. At a later point in the mediation the mediator will take one side or the other and pull them away for a caucus. In the caucus confidential discussions will take place for developing a strategy to attempt resolution.

The Value of What We Do Outside Work

If a claim is brought for an injury typically one of the components of the claim is pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. A second component is for loss of income.

Life Insurance – The New Living Benefit

Recent changes to life insurance policies provide relief from undue financial hardship. Having knowledge of these benefits may be of assistance to our clients.

What is a sufficient connection to an accident for a court to provide compensation?

Rarely do we have a case where there are no pre-existing and/or subsequent conditions or accidents. How does a court assess compensation in a claim? These are issues that doctors, lawyers and the courts have been struggling with for many years.

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Time Limits

Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall Claims

Mediation – What Is It?

The Value of What We Do Outside Work

Life Insurance – The New Living Benefit

Causation

What is a sufficient connection to an accident for a court to provide compensation?

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