Hurt on a Landlord's Property

Due to carelessness, negligence, or sometimes simple misfortune, people get hurt through accidents on apartment properties. The injuries may arise from dog bites (dogs owned by other tenants), slip and falls due to ice or snow, trips or falls caused by crumbling concrete, steps or walkways, or even injuries inside rental units due to neglect and lack of repair. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury inside a rental apartment or house--what can you do? The fact is that both a tenant and a landlord may be liable in tort for the injuries sustained by a guest. What is sometimes less clear is that a landlord may be liable for the injuries sustained by a tenant of that landlord if the injury is caused by the landlord's negligence and neglect. A landlord does not have any special protection from being sued simply by being in a landlord and tenant relationship---regardless of what the lease says! Given the serious consequences of suffering a personal injury (pain and suffering, loss of income, loss of future income, loss of earning capacity, special expenses including medical and medical assistive devices) it is important to explore all sources of compensation to help the injury victim get through the ordeal. My law-firm, located in Ottawa, Ontario, is considered a leading boutique personal injury law firm. This label "boutique" means that personal injury work is the primary focus of the firm. We currently have eight lawyers in the firm focusing exclusively on personal injury claims. Needing a personal injury lawyer in Ontario is actually less stressful than needing any other kind of lawyer from a financial perspective. Almost all personal injury matters are handled on a "don't pay unless you win basis" meaning there is no risk of having to pay us for services unless you win or settle your claim. Accordingly, it is worthwhile to get an opinion about injuries that happen on a landlord's property. Consultations are free and I would be pleased to hear from you. Michael K. E. Thiele Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP Ottawa, Ontario 613-563-1131

Cornwall and Hawkesbury Injuries

If you are a resident of Cornwall or Hawkesbury and you have sustained an injury as a result of a fall or a car accident do not hesitate to call one of our seasoned personal injury lawyer. QTMG LLP lawyers are available to travel to your home free of charge and provide you with a free consultation regarding your personal injury matter. Call us at 613-563-1131.

Injury lawyers serving all of Eastern Ontario

QTMG LLP personal injury law firm services clients throughout Eastern Ontario. Many of our clients reside outside of the City of Ottawa. If you reside in one of the following cities or townships and have sustained an injury, please call us: Alfred, Arnprior, Bourget, Brockville, Casselman, Cornwall, Embrun, Hawkesbury, Kingston, Maxville, Morrisburg, Pembroke, Petawawa, Prescott, Renfrew, Rockland, St. Isidore. Let one of our bilingual personal injury lawyers assist you. Free Consultation. Call us 613-563-1131.

The benefits of yoga as a medical rehabilitation treatment

Injury Accident Lawyers QTMG LLP. At QTMG LLP we are always keeping up with developments in the law and advances in medicine and rehabilitation. For many yoga is trend, for others it is a way of life. For victims of personal injury incidents it is a valid medical and rehabilitation treatment. The therapeutic virtues of yoga as a complimentary treatment have now been recognized by numerous medical associations and are now recommended as a complimentary treatment in conjunction with other physical therapy treatments. In Ontario, yoga has been recognized as a valid medical treatment within the context of the Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule (SABS). When found to be reasonable and justified, insurance companies are now accepting to fund yoga treatments as a medical benefit to assist in the recovery process of victims of motor vehicle collisions. Recent medical studies attest to the benefit of participating in yoga such as, reducing recovery times and providing a less stressful recovery period. A complimentary yoga program in conjunction with physiotherapy and massage therapy treatments assists the mental and emotional needs of personal injury victims. It is a well known fact that victims of serious injuries must live with a great amount of stress, anxiety and the fear of re-injury. Yoga, as a rehabilitation treatment, has shown that it can strengthen the attitude, the mindset and the morale of victims during the recovery process, thereby allowing for a greater and speedier recovery. For a greater discussion on the virtues of yoga as rehabilitation treatment, we invite you to consult with your local yoga centre or alternatively we invite you to consult the numerous articles published by the American Council on Exercise and the American Holistic Medical Association. Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP 613-563-1131.

Claims against insurance brokers on the rise in Ontario

Injury Lawyers Ottawa - QTMG LLP Over the course of our practice and since the legislative changes to the SABS which came into effect on September 1, 2010, we have noted a considerable increase in the number of inquiries about whether or not an insured can initiate an action against his insurance broker for his failure to inform and offer optional benefits in subsequent insurance policy renewal applications. This new trend appears to be a direct side effect caused by the changes to the available accident benefits previously offered under a basic insurance policy. Under the right circumstances, insured's who feel they have been deprived of the opportunity to purchase optional benefits and who now find themselves under insured can initiate an action based in negligence against their broker. For a more comprehensive explanation of the facts that must be proven is such a claim, we invite you to review the decision of: Zefferino v. Meloche Monnex 2012 ONSC 154. You can also contact one of our motor vehicle injury lawyers for a more detailed explanation at 613-563-1131.

Introducing our new Managing Partner: Anthony Mineault

QTMG LLP - Ottawa Injury Lawyers - is proud to announce the nomination of Anthony Mineault to the role of Managing Partner, effective immediately. Anthony brings new excitement to the role and the fresh eyes and mind of a younger partner. Change is often refreshing and with change comes new and exciting possibilities. QTMG LLP would like to express its sincere thanks to Marc Quinn, who held this position for the last 11 years. Mr. Quinn will now be in position to concentrate his time and attention to his budding personal injury practice. The firm became a fierce personal injury law boutique during Mr. Quinn's tutelage and our young new managing partner is looking forward to the challenge of ensuring its continuous success and growth. If you have any questions relating to a personal injury matter please contact our team at 613-563-1131.

Introduction to personal injury law: We can help you!

QTMG LLP – Injury and accident lawyers – For many years, we have represented victims who have been seriously injured. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate personal injuries and pursue personal injury claims on behalf of the injured claimant. QTMG LLP provides the highest grade legal service for all types of personal injury. We have represented all personal injury matters including claimants who have been injured in the case of auto accident injuries, private and public site injuries, product liability claims, wrongful death claims and injuries from exposure to dangerous substances. Our tort litigation claims consists of injuries ranging from fractured bone, traumatic brain injury, paralysis and catastrophic burn injuries. What is personal injury law? Our common law system of justice permits injury victims to sue for their damages. Personal injury law is known as tort law. A tort is legally described as "a civil wrong or wrongful act – tortious behavior or act - whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another. Tort law includes all negligence cases as well as intentional wrongs which result in harm." Torts fall under three categories: 1. Intentional torts - purposely inflicting injury to a party, such as assault or battery; 2. Negligent torts - causing an accident that results in injury to a party, such as car accidents and slip and fall; and 3. Strict liability torts – dog/animal attack; manufacturing, marketing or selling defective products that result in injury to a party. The most common grounds for a civil action in personal injury law involve negligence. These include car collisions or accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian vs. motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, snowmobile accidents and all-terrain vehicle accidents. When an accident occurs due to negligence, the injured victim can initiate a legal claim against the negligent party to recover their damages. At common law, damages generally include: general damages permitting a victim to recover monetary compensation for their pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life; past and future loss of income; current and future medical expenses, etc… At common law, in order to prove negligence, claimants must support their claim with the following facts: 1. There was negligence - The other party owed you a duty of car and his behaviour was negligent in that it fell below an acceptable and reasonable standard of care; 2. Causation - Their negligence caused the accident – had it not been for their negligence the accident would not have happened; 3. Damages - You suffered damages as a direct or material result of the accident. In Ontario, personal injury claimants must file their claim within the basis time frame provided by the Limitations Act. The Ontario Limitations Act provides claimants with a period of two years to initiate their action. Negligent tort cases start on the date of the injury, for example a car collision, or on the date that you discover an injury has occurred, for example a medical side effect. QTMG LLP provides leading edge and innovative legal services for all types of serious injuries. Our team of personal injury lawyers is educated in understanding the human anatomy and how the body and soul respond to an injury. We pursue, on a continuous basis, legal and medical education to better serve and represent our clients. QTMG LLP is committed to fighting for our client's rights to fair compensation and has repeatedly demonstrated our ability to succeed in the most challenging and complex personal injury cases. If you or a loved member of your family has suffered a personal injury, contact our trusted team of lawyers for a free evaluation of your claim at 613-563-1131.