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Frequently Asked Questions about Newfoundland Law
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Ches Crosbie Barristers. The questions below can address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you may contact us for answers to more complex questions or questions specific to your case. The initial consultation is free.
Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
Q:
Your book is entitled the "7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim". What are they?
A:
Easy to answer, and I will list them below:
- Failing to Preserve Information at the Accident Scene
- Waiting Too Long To Contact the Best Lawyer for Your Case
- Hiding Past Accidents From Your Lawyer
- Hiding Other Injuries
- Not Having Accurate Tax Returns
- Missing Medical Appointments and Not Following Medical Advice
- Misrepresenting Your Activity Level.
You can read the explanations for these "deadly sins" by ordering this free book.
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Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks:
- Why and When To Bring In the Experts
- The seven deadly sins that can wreck your Newfoundland and Labrador injury claim.
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Class Action Lawsuits:
- Class Action Cases Need Experienced Attorneys
- Imperial Tobacco Appeal Decision
- Ches Crosbie comments on March 24, 2010 Update of Cameron Report
- Remembering Donna Howell - NTV Early Edition
- Remembering Donna Howell
General:
- Our Fee Structure is Designed to Benefit the Client
- Learn About the Book “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Ches Crosbie
- Things To Consider When Choosing A Lawyer
- Learn How to Get Your Free Book “The Seven Deadly Sins”
- Providing Useful Information to Consumers is What Makes Us Different
FAQs
Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
- I was injured in a car accident and my insurance company is telling me I have to use my personal insurance (e.g. Desjardins, Blue Cross, Manulife) to pay for my massage therapy, physiotherapy and prescription drugs before I can use either the accident benefit coverage (Section B) on my automobile policy, or the insurance of the guy who hit me. Is this right?
- What if an insurance adjuster offers me a settlement?
- Should I talk with the insurance company representative? Should I give a statement to the other insurance company?
Accidents and Injuries
- I was injured in a car accident and the insurance company of the person who hit me is telling me I have to use my own accident benefit coverage (Section B) to pay for my physiotherapy treatments before I use his coverage. Why is this?
- With an accident claim, if you go to court and lose is it the practice of the judge to make the plaintiff pay the cost?
Is my personal injury claim award subject to division, as a "matrimonial asset" in accordance with the Family Law Act?
Medical Malpractice
- What is cerebral palsy? Can I claim for compensation?
- Are physician expert witnesses easy to find and are they usually willing to testify against another physician?
- Do most medical malpractice cases result in a judgment in favor of the patient?
Class Action Lawsuits
Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Lawyer
- Do injury lawyers advertise too much?
- Who is the "best" lawyer for an injury case?
- Why did you write a free book?
General
- If you go to court and lose, is it always the practice of the judge to make the plaintiff pay the costs?
- What is the difference between a judgment and a settlement?
- I slipped at a department store about 4½ hours ago. I didn't fall, but I definitely pulled muscles. I don't know if I should wait until tomorrow to see if that is all it is or if I should seek medical attention tonight. Should I go to the emergency room or should I contact the department store and ask them if they have a physician I should go to?