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Your Options When You Can’t Work – Short & Long-Term Disability Explained
Being unable to work is stressful, but Ontario has some safety nets to help you. Our personal injury lawyers are walking you through short-term and long-term disability so you can figure out what comes next.
The Lifechanging Effects of a Back or Spinal Injury After an Accident
An accident happens in seconds, but its impact can last a lifetime. If you’re facing back or spinal injuries after a car accident, read our guide on how to cope, heal, and secure your rightful compensation.
Friend or Foe: Is Your Insurance Company Treating You Fairly?
We all purchase insurance for peace of mind and financial protection. But when things go wrong, our insurance companies aren’t always there for us as they should be. Learn how to navigate insurance company challenges from our personal injury experts.
Advocating for Your Child: Full Guide to Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Watching your child get hurt is every parent’s worst nightmare. If your child is dealing with the effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), here’s how to advocate for their needs and secure their future well-being.
Returning to Work After a Car Accident Injury
Most people are antsy to get back to work after the disruption of a car accident, but you must take those next steps carefully. In this guide, you’ll learn when it’s time and how to transition back to regular life seamlessly.
How Mild Head Injuries (mTBIs) Affect the Family
While mild TBIs might sound minor, they’re anything but making a big impact on your health, your family, and your finances. Learn more about the hidden challenges of a mild brain injury and try these tools to help your family through them.
Dealing with Chronic Neck Pain After an Accident
Whether you’ve had a car accident injury, a slip and fall, or an injury at work, the road to recovery can be long and arduous. If you’re dealing with debilitating neck pain that refuses to go away, our guide can help you get the relief you need.
Long-Term Disability Denied? Here Are Your Options
Long-term disability provides income relief for those who need it most. But what happens when long-term disability is denied? Learn what to do next from our personal injury lawyers.
What to Look For in a Personal Injury Lawyer: 5 Biggest Factors
Navigating the legal system after a personal injury is complex, confusing, and frustrating. And while it’s essential to have a personal injury attorney on your side, choosing the right lawyer for your unique case needs is vital.
Common Causes of Summertime Injuries
Ontario summers usher in beautiful weather, but the warm season also increases the risk of all sorts of injuries. Read our guide to learn the common causes of summertime injuries, and stay safe this summer.
What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?
Car accidents are stressful on our bodies, our finances, and our relationships, and most people seek out legal counsel to manage the complex process. But what does a car accident lawyer do? Find out exactly when you need to enlist a lawyer’s aid and what you get with them by your side.
Trip and Falls in the Summer: Safety Risks, Common Causes, & Prevention
Summer brings plenty of warm weather and sunshine, but fun outdoor activities bring increased risks of trip and fall accidents. Learn how to stay safer this summer with our complete guide to slip and fall risks, prevention, and next steps if an accident happens.
Getting Help After a Bicycle Accident
Riding a bicycle is great summer fun, a solid form of exercise, and a means of easy transportation, but it can be dangerous, too. But, what to do after a cycling accident? Learn how to get help after a bicycle accident in our expert guide.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries and Your Legal Rights
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are one of the most devastating life events we may face. But what are the most common causes of spinal injuries, and what are your legal rights? Our injury experts are here to help you through the challenging journey ahead.
What Are the Common Mistakes People Make After Car Accidents in Ontario?
Car accidents change your life in a moment, but what happens in the minutes, hours, and days afterward greatly impacts your legal, financial, and physical health. Read more about the most common mistakes following a car accident in our guide, written by accident experts who have seen it all.
Complete Guide to Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation, Costs, & Your Legal Rights
Brain injuries are one of the most common injuries we see in Ontario and also one of the most complex to treat. In an instant, a head injury can change your life forever.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycles are all fun and games until somebody gets hurt and a severe accident happens. You don’t want to wonder what to do immediately after a bike accident – prepare yourself with the help of our personal injury lawyers’ expertise.
How ATV Accident Lawyers Can Help You Recover
Are you or someone you know seeking justice after an ATV accident? If so, you’re not alone. ATV accidents can cause serious injuries and financial burdens, but there is help available.
All You Need to Know About Choosing the Best Automobile Accident Law Firm for Your Case
Choosing the right automobile accident law firm is a critical decision that can greatly impact the outcome of your case. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to navigate through the legal landscape. But fear not, because in this article, we will guide you through everything you need to know about choosing the best local law firm for your particular situation.
Navigating Legal Challenges: How to Choose the Best Brain Injury Lawyer in Hamilton
In the aftermath of a brain injury, finding the right legal representation can be daunting. Hamilton residents facing this challenge need an experienced and compassionate brain injury lawyer who can navigate the complexities of the legal system.
Navigating Personal Injury Claims: Finding the Best Lawyer in Hamilton, Ontario
If you’ve been injured in an accident and are looking for the best personal injury lawyer in Hamilton, Ontario, then you’ve come to the right place. Navigating the complex world of personal injury claims can be overwhelming, but having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer by your side can make all the difference.
Slip and Fall Accidents: 5 Essential Tips to Prevent Injuries and Protect Your Rights
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Whether it’s a wet floor in a grocery store, a poorly maintained sidewalk, or a cluttered pathway, these incidents can cause serious injuries and impact your life.
Decision: Non-Earner Benefits For A Minor Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident
In DC v TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, the Licence Appeal Tribunal considered the issue of whether “DC”, a catastrophically impaired minor, was ever entitled to payment of Non-Earner Benefits from his statutory accident benefits insurer.
Having Fun in the Snow: Winter Safety Tips
Winter is the most wonderful time of the year! From skating on frozen ponds, to hot chocolate on snowy nights, there is a lot of fun to be had once the snow starts falling!
The Morris Law Group’s Hamilton Winter Preparation Guide
At the Morris Law Group, we believe in being prepared for winter, so you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe!
What happens when you fall off a motorcycle?
When summer hits its peak in Hamilton, motorcycles are always a common sight on Hamilton’s roads. However, when a fun ride in the sun ends in an accident, the consequences can be devastating.
Receiving compensation: Why car insurance in Ontario is unfair
When you are hurt in a car accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or another type of motor vehicle accident (MVA), you rely on insurance to guarantee that you are covered for damages to your property and the recovery time you need to get well again.
Settlement vs Long Term Trial: What should you choose?
If you have been hurt in an accident, seeking compensation can be a difficult process. Deciding whether to accept a settlement or go to trial is dependent on many factors and it is important to understand the differences, so you can make an informed decision and pursue the best plan of action to receive the compensation you deserve.
Road Safety Tips for City Drivers
Driving in the city can be challenging. From an increased number of pedestrians and vehicles to road hazards, driving without proper care and attention can lead to major accidents that are devastating for everyone involved.
What are the chances of injury on a motorcycle?
Car accidents involving pedestrians are responsible for devastating consequences to the health and well-being of victims and their loved ones.
Is it worth getting a car accident lawyer?
On Hamilton’s roads, car accidents sadly range from small fender benders to fatal tragedies. Minor automobile damage (while unpleasant) is much better than suffering serious catastrophic injuries that can dramatically change or end a life in an instant.
Winter and Homeowner Obligations in Hamilton
In Ontario, winter conditions can be treacherous. Homeowners should turn their minds to snow- and ice-clearing, and the obligations imposed on them by Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act (“OLA”).
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