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...
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Keep up with the latest news and updates in the world of personal injury law. Our blog offers timely information on new laws, landmark cases, and important legal changes that could affect your rights and interests.
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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...
Having trouble locating and serving a defendant? You may want to consider substituted service upon their liability insurer.
Locating and serving a defendant with a statement of claim (or other originating process) can often be a tedious, onerous task, even for the best process servers and investigators. Service becomes even more complicated when a defendant is purposefully evasive. If you...
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...
Only the Rich Can Afford Lower Car Insurance Premiums
May 4th, 2015 No fault accident benefits were supposed to compensate Ontario drivers for the significant reduction in their right to sue. 20 years ago when the right to sue for car accidents was restricted to serious and permanent injuries, the quid pro quo was a...
Personal Injury Update: Lack of Objective Causes for Pain Does Not Mean You Don’t Have a Case & Defendants Cannot ‘Cherry-Pick’ Surveillance
https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2014/2014onsc7179/2014onsc7179.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAMbWF4d2VsbCBsdWNrAAAAAAE&resultIndex=1There have been some very interesting decisions from the Ontario Superior Court dealing with motor vehicle accident cases in the past few months. They deal with issues we frequently help our clients solve: chronic pain and surveillance. The December 2014 case of...
Causes and Signs of Accidental Brain Injury
It is vital for a person’s health and well being that their brain operate optimally. Unfortunately, the human brain is susceptible to damage from trauma, illness and exposure to chemicals. If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury due to an accident or...
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