Date: August 1, 2014
Station: MooseFM 99.5 Bracebridge
Personal Injury Alliance lawyer Sloan Mandel discusses the steps that cottage owners should take to protect themselves and the risks of diving-related accidents.
Date: August 1, 2014
Station: MooseFM 93.3 Haliburton
Sloan Mandel, Personal Injury Alliance lawyer, discusses the risks associated with diving, the steps that cottage owners should take to protect themselves, and what victims of diving-related accidents should do to ensure they are getting the best possible care.
THE RISK OF FAST CASH AND QUICK SETTLEMENTS
Interview with: Robert Durante, Personal Injury Alliance Lawyer
Published in: The Toronto Metro Newspaper August 6, 2014 issue
Q Why do catastrophic injury cases take so long?
A There’s typically a lengthy period of rehabilitation, often lasting at least two years. It is important to wait until it has been completed in order to determine the extent to which the person will recover and to ensure there are enough funds to pay for care for as long as needed. Your lawyer will lay out a litigation plan including timelines, available benefits (for example, motor vehicle insurance money, CPP disability benefits and Ontario Disability Support Payments), and an estimate of the settlement amount.
Q What’s the risk for a quick cash settlement?
A The biggest risk is settling for too little money. For people who are seriously injured, the financial outcome of the case will drastically affect the way in which they live their life. And that’s why it’s important to let the rehabilitation phase run its course.
Q Why is a personal injury lawyer recommended for this type of case?
A Experience is the biggest factor. Lawyers who specialize in personal injury, such as those in the Personal Injury Alliance, have seen it all, from seemingly minor injuries that end up significantly impacting someone’s earning potential through to very serious injuries that result in the need for lifelong care. No matter the injury, a lawyer that tries to persuade a seriously injured client into a quick settlement is lacking experience and expertise in this field and is essentially doing the client a serious injustice.
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Date: June 27th, 2014
Station: MooseFM 97.7 Bancroft
Listen to Roger Oatley from the Personal Injury Alliance radio interview on MooseFM 97.7 Bancroft, discussing the risks of drinking and boating.
YOU’VE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED – NOW WHAT?
Interview with: David MacDonald, Personal Injury Alliance lawyer
Published in: The Toronto Metro Newspaper July 16, 2014 issue
Q You’ve been seriously injured in an accident — now what?
A An accident causing a catastrophic injury requires immediate support from a hospital’s most specialized trauma team. Once your condition is stable, you, your family, medical and rehabilitation professionals and specialized personal injury lawyers will create a recovery plan to help ensure the best quality of life possible.
Q How does a personal injury lawyer help?
A Personal injury lawyers will help identify the best medical and rehabilitation specialists so you enjoy the fullest recovery possible. They will also obtain funding for your needs by advocating for payment from all responsible insurers. The lawyer should be fully accessible to discuss your needs as they arise.
Q How do you find the right lawyer?
A Your serious injury case requires a personal injury lawyer who is certified by the law society as a specialist in civil litigation. Ask hospital or rehabilitation professionals if they can recommend one based on their past experiences.The law society and Personal Injury Alliance also maintain a registry of certified specialists in civil litigation. Then, meet with two to three lawyers, and ask about their knowledge of experts, and experience and expertise in and out of the courtroom. Call their references. Ask about cost, too — it should be about 15 to 20 per cent of your portion of the settlement. The better their expertise and references, and the more knowledgeable and caring they are in the interview, the greater the opportunity to engage a partner for the most successful recovery path possible.
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Date: June 27th, 2014
Station: MooseFM 105.5 Huntsville
Listen to Roger Oatley from the Personal Injury Alliance radio interview on MooseFM 105.5 Huntsville, discussing the risks of drinking and boating.
Date: June 27th, 2014
Station: MooseFM 95.5 Bracebridge
Roger Oatley from the Personal Injury Alliance discusses the risks of drinking and boating.
Date: June 27th, 2014
Station: MooseFM CKLP 103.3 Parry Sound
Roger Oatley from the Personal Injury Alliance discusses the risks of drinking and boating.
CYCLING AND THE LAW
Interview with: Patrick Brown, Personal Injury Alliance lawyer
Published in: The Toronto Metro Newspaper June 25, 2014 issue
Q How great is the risk of serious injury to cyclists?
A Toronto has one of the highest collision rates per capita for cyclists of any large Canadian city. More than 1,000 bicycle riders are injured here each year — and the real figure is much higher since an estimated 80 per cent go unreported. Much still needs to be done to increase safety, including increased investment in bike lanes, the addition of sideguards on heavy trucks and the adoption of a complete streets policy by road authorities.
Q If someone is seriously injured in a cycling accident, what rights do they have?
A A cyclist who is injured in a collision with a motor vehicle has a right to sue the at-fault motorist. But the case can be complicated because the amount of compensation they are entitled to will depend on the injuries sustained, the precautions the cyclist took or didn’t take (such as use of a helmet and lights, and following the rules of the road), and of course, the negligence of the driver.
Q If someone is seriously injured in a cycling accident, what kind of lawyer should they hire?
A As in all personal injury cases of a serious nature, it is important to hire a lawyer that specializes in personal injury and has a track record for successfully handling similar cases. Personal injury lawyers, such as those of the Personal Injury Alliance, who work with victims of cycling accidents and their families, have a front-row seat to the aftermath of these collisions. They understand the devastating impact these accidents have on victims and their loved ones, and advocate for the rights of cyclists who have been injured or killed.
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