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Auger Hollingsworth Law Firm
Member since 28th June 2008
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17th October 2008
Detectives conducting surveillance for the insurance company defending your law suit for compensation is an unavoidable reality when you are claiming damages for personal injury in Onrario or when you have made a claim for for statutory accident benefits....
15th September 2008
If you have a personal injury law suit in Ottawa, Ontario or certain other jurisdictions in this province, you will have a settlement conference before there is a trial date set.
The purpose of a settlement conference is to settle the case or narrow th...
09th September 2008
Injured victims in Ottawa and some other districts in Ontario must participate in a mediation session before a court date is possible.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is a means for people to settle disputes or lawsuits outsi...
09th September 2008
Anybody involved in an Ontario personal injury law suit must complete an Affidavit of Documents. This document identifies all of the relevant documents that may be used in your case. Unless the document is privileged, one must generally identify any doc...
09th September 2008
Parties to a law suit are examined for discovery. Discovery is a vital part of your case. The other side's lawyer will hear your story, in your words. They will make an impression of your case after hearing your story and after meeting you. As a result...
21st August 2008
1. Time limits: Also known as limitation periods, these are deadlines after which you CANNOT advance your child's claim for compensation or after which it is more difficult to do so.
Examples:
a) Your insurance adjuster may tell you that your child...
20th August 2008
You don't have to be a teen these days to enjoy Facebook or other social networking sites. Even the odd lawyer (ahem) has been known to partake in this growing phenomenon.
You may be under the impression that Facebook has no connection to an injury cl...
16th July 2008
If you have been sexually assaulted, you do have legal avenues.
There are 4 main avenues you can pursue if you or your child is a victim of sexual abuse. These options are not mutually exclusive. Many victims pursue 2 or 3 of these options. You can ...
15th July 2008
Are you under the following mistaken beliefs?
Myth # 1- Even if I am convicted, I won't get a criminal record. Drunk driving is simply a traffic offence.
Wrong!
If you are convicted of impaired driving or a related charge you will have a crimi...
15th July 2008
Impaired driving charges surge over long summer holiday weekends. If you find yourself charged, make sure you know these numbers...
7 facts that must be proved before you can be found guilty of impaired driving:
1. Your identity
2. As a driver
3. O...
14th July 2008
Many clients wonder: Should I be pleading guilty to the criminal offence I am facing?
The short answer is: If you are not a criminal defence lawyer, and you have not reviewed the evidence that the police and Crown attorney have about your case, YOU D...
14th July 2008
MISCONCEPTION #1: A lawyer requires a down payment to accept my injury claim.
False. Most personal injury lawyers will take most injury suits for a contingency fee. This means we get paid out of the money we recover for you. If you don't win, you p...
11th July 2008
Dealing with a car accident is complicated. You may be in pain. You may have financial worries. On top of that, you suspect you should seek compensation. Take these 11 steps now to protect your case later on.
#1: Keep a record of all expenses and ...
10th July 2008
If you have had a serious car accident, here are 13 steps you can take after leaving the scene that will help you later on when dealing with your claim.
TIP #1: Seek medical treatment promptly. If you do not go to the hospital immediately after the a...
09th July 2008
If you are at the scene of an accident, there are steps you can take that will help you later on when seeking fair compensation for your injuries:
TIP #1: Get the medical attention you need as soon as possible. Call 9-1-1. Let trained medical profes...
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