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- Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #11
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #10
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #9
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #8
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- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Settlement - Tip #6
- 29 Quick Tiips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Settlement - Tip #5
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Settlement - Tip #4
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #3
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement - Tip #2
- 29 Quick Tips for Handling Your Own Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Car Accident Settlement
- Court of Appeal Overturns Invasion of Privacy Decision as "Misguided"
- Monetary Limits of Small Claims Act Now Highest in Country
- The new surveillance: What video surveillance and social networking sites have in common
- We Get Questions
- More Legal Changes to Improve Pedestrian Safety
- Legal Reform Needed to Help Pedestrians
- Three Pedestrian Traffic Accidents in Week Provoke Questions - Part II
- Three Pedestrian Traffic Accidents in Week Provoke Questions
- Tough Rules Reduce Accidents
- Safe Driving Contract Worth Considering
- Hard Fought Case Shows Value of Contingent Fee
- What Is My Case Worth?
- Court Takes Dim View of Fraudster Allegations at Injury Trial
- Understanding the Adjuster's Role: Not Your Friend
- Fault-Based Newfoundland Has Second Lowest Auto Insurance Rates in Canada
- Invasion of Privacy Appeal is Filed
- Astonishing Invasion of Personal Privacy Challenged on Appeal
- Deny Till You Die: Insurance Company Practices Exposed
- Car Wrecks and Cell Phones
- Auto No-Fault Ruled Constitutional By NS Court
- Junk Expert Evidence: Keep Out!
- If a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims Is A Good Idea, What About the Victims of Health Care?
- How To Get Your Case Settled Fairly: The Adjuster
- Alberta court overtuns no-fault auto
- Cell phones, speed, injury and death
- Recent car accidents reveal teaching points
- Class Action Lawsuits
- Federal Crown Offers Unequal Treatment to Aboriginals in Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools Class Action
- Class Action Causes Reform of Wrongful Death Laws
- Atlantic Lotto Tries to Exhaust VLT Plaintiffs
- Atlantic Lotto Fails in Attempt to Kill VLT Class Action
- Money Mart Settlement
- Optimism for Reforms at Eastern Health
- Class Action Lawyer Criticizes "Newfie Joke" Tobacco Ruling
- Timing of Compensation Payments
- Eastern Health Mixes Up Test Results Again
- Governments Sues Bill Murray to Recover Money Stolen to Feed VLTs
- Court Favors Plaintiff in Pension Class Action Against Memorial University
- Ches Crosbie interviewed on breast cancer testing class action compensation and fees
- Not Giving Up on VLT Class Action
- Can the Civil Justice System Rise to the Challenge of VLTs?
- Light Cigarettes Appeal: Judge out of step with modern policy
- Breast Cancer Settlement: How Much and When Paid?
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death Claims: An Open Letter to the Premier
- Eastern Health to Put Scandal Behind It: Here's How
- Does the Public Support Members of the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action?
- Class Member Comments on Government Absence
- Light Cigarettes Case Nears Appeal Hearing
- Eastern Health Communication Blunder
- Deceived out of your life: VLT documentary airs on CBC
- Class Member Comments Eloquent and Compelling.
- Eastern Health to Divide and Conquer?
- Eastern Health Accepts Liability, Commits to Early Mediation
- Cancer Survivor Calls on Premier to Pressure "Despicable" Eastern Health
- The Cameron Report
- Truth and Reconciliation at the Minister's Press Conference
- So Now We Have the Truth: Where’s the Reconciliation?
- Breast Cancer Testing: How Will the Cameron Report Impact the Class Action?
- Scandal At Eastern Health Not An Accident (con't.)
- Scandal At Eastern Health Not An Accident
- Thousands Injured by Cover-Up and Incompetence at Eastern Health
- Atlantic Lotto Immune from Consumer Protection Laws
- OxyContin Fallout Continues
- Class Action Prepares for Trial as Breast Cancer Inquiry Revelations Resume
- Injury law, money and corruption
- Accidents and Injuries
- Guidance, Care and Companionship in Newfoundland and the Thinking Behind Amendment to the Fatal Accidents Act
- How is my Injury Claim affected by a Separation or Divorce?
- Contingency Fees: Keys to the Court House
- What is whiplash and what should you do if you sustain whiplash?
- Aging Population Requires New Safety Initiatives
- Ontario Courts Not Afraid of Large Numbers
- How do I find the best Newfoundland and Labrador personal injury lawyer for my accident case?
- Auto Insurance Company Breaches Confidential Records of Jurors
- Wal-Mart Victim Has Good Day in Court
- Winning the Case Through Cross-Examination of the Expert in Oral Discovery
- Dangers of Social Media Hits Conventional Media
- Difficult Choices For Copter Crash Victims Include US Lawsuit
- Cougar's Rescue Response Tardy?
- Families Review Legal Options in Wake of Copter Crash
- Court Decides to Hear Appeal of Astonishing Decision
- Appeal Court Confirms Plaintiffs Must Beware of Causation
- Astonishing Invasion of Personal Privacy Ordered in Injury Case
- What is cross-examination and why should I care anyway? A Primer for Injury Victims
- Plaintiff's Neglect Causation At Their Peril
- How to Get More Money for your Injury Claim: Giving Evidence at Discovery
- Legal website to relieve consumer frustration
- Medical Malpractice
- Don't Rest on Your Rights
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 20
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 19
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 19
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 18
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 17
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 16
- Patient Wins Stroke Case: Failure to Inform
- Bloopers of the Year: Defendant Doctor Pleads Cancer Patients Entitled to Second Class Care
- Surgery: Making a List, Checking it Twice...
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 15
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 14
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 13
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 12
- Malpractice Damages Clear $1 Million
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 11
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 10
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 9
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 8
- why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 7
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 6
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 5
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 4
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 3
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime - Part 2
- Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime
- Woman Given Toxic Drug in Error
- Not Satisfied with the Care You or a Loved One Received? Consider Reporting the Doctor
- So Ches, how do you decide what medical malpractice cases to take?
- General
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 14
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 13
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 12
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 11
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 10
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 9
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 8
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 7
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 6
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 5
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 4
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 3
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 2
- The Shocking Truth About Wrongful Death - Part 1
- Q.C. Stands for Quietly Competent Lawyer
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 7th and Final Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 6th Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 5th Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 4th Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 3rd Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer - 2nd Point
- Aim to Claim: Things to Know Before Calling Your Insurer
- Wrongful Death: What Breast Cancer, Swine Flu, and Cougar Helicopter Have In Common
- Our 100% Outrageous Guarantee
- Government Decides to Modernize Compensation for Wrongful Death
- A death that still leaves questions - seven years later (Part II)
- A death that still leaves questions - seven years later (Part I)
- How to Stop Thinking Like a Lawyer and Love It
- Charitable Immunity from Suit
- Are There Too Many Lawyers Out There?
- Deserved Recognition Goes to Battler of Clergy Abuse
- Warning for Injury Clients About Social Media
- What Does it Mean to Say You Take Cases on "Contingency"?
- Finding a Great Lawyer: Factors to Look For
- Rate Your M.D.?
- Better To Settle Than Sue?
- Finding a Great Injury Lawyer on the Internet
- Ten Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Doctors After An Injury
- Queen's Counsel: The Right Lawyer For Your Case?
- Quality Assurance Missing at Children's Emergency
- Myths about the insurance claim process
- A reputation built on car cases
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- Appeal decision protects some medical information: lawyer
- NEWFOUNDLAND COURT GIVES GO AHEAD TO FIVE CLASS ACTIONS RELATED TO RES
- Payday Lender Settles Class Action
- Breast Cancer Testing - Claim Process
- Breast Cancer Testing - Claim Process
- Court Approves Class Action Settlement
- Crosbie Firm Gives Notice to Class Members
- Compensation Categories Announced
- Crosbie not giving up on VLT class action
- Ontario Awards Climb Towards $20 Million
- Breast Cancer Testing Class Action Settles
- Breast Cancer Talks Under Press Blackout
- Province Has Lowest Injury Cost
- Local Physician Held Liable to Cancer Victim
- Local Lawyer Receives Mainland Recognition
- Breast Cancer Inquiry Top Story 2008
- Breast Cancer Class Action Mediation Date Announced
- Media Reports Lawyer's Options For Copter Crash Victims
- Health Minister Urges Speedy Compensation for Breast Cancer Claimants
- Progress Being Made on Breast Cancer Claims
- Plaintiff lawyer gets five years for bribery
- Record $17 million injury award upheld
Document Library
- Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
- Court of Appeal Decision
- Safe Driving Contract
- Court of Appeal decision in motor vehicle accident case
- Respondent's Brief filed with Court of Appeal over Appeal by Defendant/Appellant of Damages Assessment by Trial Judge
- Written Argument on Interrogatory Appeal - Privacy and Confidentiality
- Decision granting leave to appeal: Privacy of Pre-Accident Information
- Brief for Leave to Appeal: Privacy of Pre-Accident Information
- Decision of Judge Hall January 22, 2009: Privacy of Pre-Accident Information
- Auto Tort Reform: A Newfoundland and Labrador Victory for the Injured
- Cell Phones and Motor Vehicle Accidents
- The Constitutionality of No-Fault Auto Insurance
- Accidents and Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Gallant v. Brake-Patten
- Lawyer Ches Crosbie writes book about medical malpractice suits
- Factum of the Appellants in Wrongful Death Appeal: Misdiagnosis
- Class Action Lawsuits
- Ches Crosbie interviewed by National Post
- Acreman v. MUN Certification Decision
- Healthcare Class Actions: Bad Doctor or Bad System?
- Mass Torts and Class Actions: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Class Action Experience
- Money Mart Settlement
- Notice of Settlement
- Amended Order approving Notice to Class Members
- Settlement Agreement Schedule A
- Settlement Agreement Schedule B
- Settlement Agreement Schedule C
- Settlement Agreement Schedule D
- Settlement Agreement Schedule E
- Settlement Agreement Schedule F
- Settlement Agreement Schedule G
- Settlement Agreement Schedule H
- Settlement Agreement
- Notice of Approval Hearing
- Order Approving Notice to Class Members
- Smith v. National Money Mart
- Payday Lender Settles Class Action
- Settlement Agreement
- Current Class Actions
- Breast Cancer Testing
- Residential Schools Labrador
- Chocolate Makers Steal Candy from Babies
- Miramichi Pathology Class Action
- Goose Bay Contamination Class Action
- Settled Class Actions
- Wheadon v. Bayer Decision
- Labrador City - Hospital Sterilization Failure (SETTLED)
- Bayer-Baycol Class Action (SETTLED)
- Breast Cancer Testing Class Action Documents
- Notice NL Office Closure
- Notice for NL Staff
- Notice of Settlement (French)
- Court Approves Class Action Settlement
- Notice of Final Settlement
- Decision of Thompson J - February 12, 2010
- No Rubber Stamp - Telegram, February 3, 2010
- Certification Decision
- Ches Crosbie interviewed on breast cancer testing compensation payments and fees
- Notice to Members of the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action dated January 6, 2010
- Distribution Protocol
- Settlement Agreement
- Compensation Targets Announced for Breast Cancer Testing Class
- Settlement in the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action
- Telegram Editorial September 24, 2009
- Notice to Admit - May 2009 regarding Commissioner Cameron's Report
- Mr. Crosbie making donation to Daffodil Place
- Notice To admit
- Defendant's Reply to Plaintiff's Notice to Admit
- Statement of Defence
- Telegram Article "2008 Year In Review"
- Submission on behalf of the Members of the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action
- Reply Submission on behalf of the Members of the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action
- Press Release: Dec 12, 2006
- Certification Application
- Statement Of Claim
- Answers to Interrogatories
- Hutton Response
- Government announces Judicial Commission of Inquiry
- Terms of Reference
- Answers to Interrogatories of Heather Predham dated August 3, 2007
- Interrogatories to Dr. Gown (no Answers provided)
- Notice of Breast Cancer Testing Class Action, as approved by the Court, published August 2007
- Miramichi Pathology Class Action
- Affidavit of Dr. Charles Hutton
- Amended Statement of Claim
- Update - February 2009
- Notice of Motion
- Affidavit of Mike Dull
- Residential Schools Class Action
- Interview given by Ches Crosbie to CBC Radio regarding certification of the Residential Schools Lawsuit
- Certification Decision
- Press Release - June 7, 2010
- Chocolate Price Fixing Class Action Documents
- Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing - English - February 11, 2010
- Notice of Settlement Approval Hearing - French - February 11, 2010
- Daniel Wilcock Sworn Statement
- Statement of Claim - Chocolate Price Fixing
- Video Lottery Terminals Class Action Documents
- Decision of Justice Dymond dated April 23, 2010
- Certification Application issued December 2009
- Affidavit of Keith Piercey - December 2009
- Affidavit of Robert Tucker - December 2009
- Affidavit of Sheri Geehan - December 2009
- Affidavit of Kevin A. Harrigan, PhD - December 2009
- Video Lottery Terminals
- Gamblers Whose Luck Has Run Out
- Playing the Machines Press Release March 20, 2009
- Statement of Claim - 2009
- Decision of Judge Dymond December 12, 2008
- Press Release - December 16, 2008
- Affidavit of Kevin Harrigan
- Statement of Claim - Video Lottery Terminals
- Advanced Medical Optics Class Action Documents
- Advanced Medical Optics
- Press Release - Infected Lens Solution Class Action Given Court Approval
- AMO Class Action - Update October 2008
- Statement of Claim - Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)
- Payday Loans Class Action Documents
- Payday Loans
- Money Mart Statement of Claim
- Payday Loans Press Release
- Payday Plus Statement of Claim
- Quick Cash Statment of Claim
- OxyContin Class Action Documents
- Light Cigarettes Class Action Documents
- Court of Appeal Decision - March 22, 2010
- APPEAL COURT SLAYS CLASS ACTION AGAINST IMPERIAL TOBACCO
- Application to file Brief in Reply
- Brief on the Application to file Brief in Reply
- Victor Sparkes' Reply in Light Cigarettes Appeal
- Memorandum of Argument for Leave to Appeal
- Affidavit of A.J. Liston
- Light Cigarettes
- Application for Class Certification
- Amended Statement of Claim
- Third Party Notice and Claim
- Lab City Class Action Documents
- Litigation Plan
- Press Release - February 9, 2004
- Affidavit of Representative Plaintiff
- Affidavit of Solicitor
- Application for Class Certification
- Consent Order
- Decision of Justice Russell
- Introduction
- Statement of Claim - Lab City
- Press Release
- Settlement Agreement
- Notice of Certification
- Schedule 1
- Settlement April 2007
- Newsletter Archive
- Newsletter - Summer 2010
- Fall 2009 Newsletter
- Summer 2009 Newsletter
- Ten Mistakes People Make
- Newsletter Winter 2009
- Newsletter Fall 2008
- Postcard September 2008
- Newsletter Summer 2008
- Postcard May 2008
- Public Law Library
- Retainer Letters and Expert Reports: Tips and Traps
- How To Stop Thinking Like a Lawyer and Love It
- Court Decisions on Class Actions in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Injured Doctor Looks For Help From Supreme Court of Canada
- Injured Doctor Looks For Help From Supreme Court of Canada Part II
- Public Database of Court Decisions
- Highest Personal Injury Damages Awarded in Atlantic Canada History
- Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Decision: Ditch Dangerous but Premises Safe (go figure!)
- General
- A real class act
- Local Lawyer Receives Mainland Recognition
- Ches Crosbie Answers Questions on Injury Claims in CBC Interview
- Ches Crosbie - A real class act
- Legal Matchmaking: The Truth About Lawyer Finder Websites & Online Directories
- Disorder in the Courts: The Duty of Care after Cooper
- The Test for Jury Trial in Personal Injury Cases
- Opportunities for Excluding Expert Evidence
Video Library
- 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.
- Accidents and Injuries:
- Medical Malpractice:
- 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:
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- I didn't see a doctor for 5 months after the accident. Now, the insurance company is saying there is a time limit to see a doctor and they won't pay me. Is this true? Is there a time limit to see a doctor?
- The insurance company wants to "total" my car after an accident. What does that mean?
- Are photos of the accident scene helpful?
- If an insurance adjuster calls me after my accident to ask me questions, can I talk to him?
- Do I need a lawyer to represent me?
- Who should pay my therapy bills now?
- What about my car? Who should pay to get it fixed?
- What else should I be doing at this time?
- Is there anything I should not be doing while I wait for your book?
- I am hundreds of miles away from you; will you still take my case?
- I am not a doctor or a nurse, but can I help if I come upon an accident or emergency situation? Can I be sued if I do?
- Will the insurance company spy on me?
- What factors affect the value of my claim?
- What is traumatic brain injury?
- Are photos of the accident scene helpful?
- A friend was in a car accident and broke her leg. She got a lot of money. Will my case be worth as much as hers?
Your book is entitled the "7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim". What are they?
- If an insurance adjuster calls me after my accident to ask me questions, can I talk to him?
- 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?
What is a "non-economic loss"?
What is an "economic loss"?
I received a personal injury claim award, prior to my separation, and used the money to purchase a new vehicle. Is my new vehicle subject to division even through it was purchased with excluded "non-economic loss" awarded funds?
What if I wait until after my divorce is completed to settle my personal injury claim?
My accident happened after my separation, will that affect my personal injury claim?
Is there anything else I should do regarding my personal injury claim while going through a divorce?
- What should you do if you sustain whiplash?
- What is whiplash?
- What is negligence?
- Why should I be concerned about causation in my personal injury claim?
- What is personal injury?
- What is an accident and injury claim?
- What do's and don'ts should I watch out for in choosing an accident and injury lawyer?
- If this is my child’s case, will I need to bring my child into court at the time of trial?
- If this is a case about my child’s injuries, do I need to bring my child in to see you?
- What is a life care planner?
- 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?
- Does a bad outcome mean that medical malpractice has occurred?
- Should I obtain my own medical records or should I get a lawyer to obtain them for me?
- What do I have to prove in my medical malpractice case?
- What must be shown to prevail in a medical malpractice case?
- Is a misdiagnosis malpractice?
- What is medical malpractice?
- If I'm not satisfied with the doctor's or hospital's care, can I make a report to the authorities?
- Why do we need expert witnesses in our malpractice cases?
- You declined my malpractice case. How come?
- How do you decide whether to accept a medical malpractice case?
- Class Action Lawsuits
- What is a class action?
- How does a class action work?
- How do I join a class action?
- What will it cost me to participate?
- As a class member, do I have any responsibility to pay for any cost awards payable to the other side?
- As a class member do I have a responsibility for the legal fee of plaintiff's counsel?
- What do I have to do to join the class action?
- Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Lawyer
- Do injury lawyers advertise too much?
- Who is the "best" lawyer for an injury case?
- What is a personal injury case?
- What's "different" about Ches Crosbie Barristers?
- Why did you write a free book?
- What about harmful products, medical malpractice and slip-and-fall cases?
- What is no fault auto?
- What must be proven to win a case?
- What is contributory negligence?
- Do I really need a lawyer to settle my case?
- What are the fees and costs in personal injury cases?
- Do you offer a fee guarantee?
- What is your “success rate”?
- 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?
- Can you sue for what might have happened?
- What are compensatory and punitive damages?
How much is my mild to moderate whiplash injury worth?
- What is the limitation period (and do I still have a case)?
- How long does it usually take to settle a claim?
- What is the limitation period for my case?
- What is mediation, and is it a good idea?
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Video Library
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.
Accidents and Injuries:
Medical Malpractice:
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?