Girones Lawyers is having a free legal clinic November 1, 2019 in Pembroke. We will be available to meet with you (by appointment only) for a free consultation. We can provide legal help with; Long/short term disability insurance denials Car accidents Wrongful...
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Free Legal Clinic in Pembroke May 23rd 2019
Girones Lawyers are travelling to Pembroke on Thursday May 23rd, 2019 to offer a free legal clinic to local residents. Remember in most cases there are no fees until and unless we settle your case. If you or a loved one have suffered damage recently from: A...
Do I Have to Join the OC Transpo Class Action ?
January 22, 2019 - Our office was shocked by the terrible bus accident at the Westboro OC Transpo station in Ottawa and are wishing all victims a speedy recovery. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the passengers who succumbed to their fatal injuries....
Girones Lawyers Announce a Significant Ontario Birth Injury Settlement.
November 1, 2018 Girones Lawyers have recently resolved a significant birth injury lawsuit. This award will help our client’s child, a young boy with quadriplegia and cerebral palsy, pay for the equipment, therapies and 24 hour attendant care he will need for the...
The Link between Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy, a permanent neurological syndrome, has many causes. However one undeniable cause is lack of oxygen at birth. The deprivation of oxygen (asphyxia), can cause brain tissue to die (ischemia) leading to permanent cognitive and physical disabilities. Lack...
Are Long Term Disability Settlements Deductible From Other Awards?
In my experience working here in Ottawa many of my clients have extensive medical benefits including long term disability benefit coverege. They may also have benefits from their accident benefits car insurance company (SABS) and they may also have a claim for lost...
Civil Lawyers Raise the Alarm on Case Delays.
A recent experience at Girones Lawyers exemplifies the difficulties that civil plaintiffs are experiencing with our legal system. A longstanding trial date for a 6 week medical malpractice trial commencing this February had to be cancelled due to a shortage of...
I’m hurt, unable to work and broke. How can I possible afford a lawyer?
August 24th, 2016 - Depending on how you were hurt you may be able to hire a lawyer on a deferred fee basis. A contingency agreement with a law firm means that you will only pay the lawyer’s fees if, and when, the case is resolved for a monetary amount. The law firm...
Litigating Birth Brachial Plexus Cases in Canada
Below is the paper that Andrea Girones recently presented to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Caucus. Andrea Girones exclusively represents injured clients, particularly children injured at birth. Introduction Birth Brachial plexus injuries...
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