Understanding The Impact – Traumatic Brain Injuries and Personal Injury Law
Each year over one hundred and sixty thousand Canadians suffer traumatic brain injuries. Of these, thousands die and tens of thousands more are left permanently or partially disabled…
Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Your Personal Injury Case
The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted many facets of our lives – including where we go, and who we interact with. Even as our province gradually opens up, we still have to be cautious and responsible…
Change of sex designations skyrocket in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2016 legislation
It was not easy for Ky Rees to take the province to court five years ago over the way it handled changing gender on government-issued identification.
Judge hears arguments for and against airport injunction
Lawyers for St. John’s International Airport and the union that represents their striking employees were in the Supreme Court.
Suspended principal accused of using ‘excessive force’ on 4 students with disabilities
Robin McGrath’s legal team files application to access student files, work emails
Teacher Charged in Sexual Exploitation of Boy to Return to Court in January
The case against a school teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor won’t be back in court again until early in the new year.
St. John’s teacher charged with sexual exploitation likely to face jail time if convicted
The Crown to proceed by indictment in the case of teacher charged with having sexual contact with a student.
What’s It Worth?
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it’s bound to come up sooner or later: what is your claim worth?
Summer Safety: Bicycles and Injuries
Summer has officially arrived here in Newfoundland and Labrador, and with the return of warmer weather comes the resurgence of the leisurely bicycle ride.
Buckle Up
Everyone knows they shouldn’t, but no one thinks they’ll end up in an accident, or that anything serious can happen five minutes from home.
An Insurance Policy Primer: S.E.F. 44
Not all motor vehicle insurance policies are created equally, and sometimes it isn’t until it’s too late that people actually scrutinize their policies.
What to Expect if You’ve Been Injured
No matter the nature of the accident, there are two people who you should not waste any time in speaking to: a doctor and a lawyer.
The Road to Recovery
You’re an active person. You run regularly, hit the gym when you can, and love the outdoors, even in the middle of winter.
Employment and Injury
What happens when, because of an injury caused by someone else, you are no longer able to do the work you have done your entire life?
More Snow…
As we shovel out from the latest that Mother Nature has thrown at us, we all have to be extra diligent while we are driving and walking.
Children and Accidents
“My child was hurt in a car accident. Is there anything I can do?” The short answer is yes, however, there are a few procedural issues that must be addressed.
“I’m sorry, but you’re out of time”
It is unfortunate that sometimes lawyers have to tell someone who is injured through no fault of their own that he or she is out of time to seek compensation.
Statutory Deductions
You may have heard people talking about “the $2,500.00 deductible” when they are involved in an accident. But what does it mean, and where does it come from?
Summer Safety
Maybe it’s because our summer season is so short that Newfoundlanders are anxious to cram as many summer activities as possible into three short months.
Insurance Questions. Invaluable Answers.
A treatment plan is developed by you and the physiotherapist. Each session will cost $80.00. Do you have to pay for those expenses out of your pocket?
Look to the Right
While the cold and ice is one thing, we also have to remember that since the days are shorter, we’re less visible and thus, more vulnerable.
The Hidden Dangers of Section D
Ever wonder what Section D of your auto insurance policy is all about? It refers to “uninsured and unidentified drivers” but it’s really all about you.
Keep Your Wits About You
Recently returning from a road trip had it re-affirmed that driving in Newfoundland and Labrador requires constant, unwavering, attention.
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