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ARTICLE · 12 MAY 2020

The ABC's Of A Personal Injury Lawsuit

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After sustaining an injury as a result of someone else's negligence, you are likely wondering: what next? Everyone's journey is different, but this general overview will help inform you...

CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Joseph A. Cescon
Joseph A. Cescon
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After sustaining an injury as a result of someone else's negligence, you are likely wondering: what next? Everyone's journey is different, but this general overview will help inform you about the legal steps. You should be able to focus on rehabilitation and recovery as your lawyers guide you through the legal process.

A. Hiring a lawyer

One of the most challenging decisions comes first: choosing a lawyer. You may be familiar with a firm's name or have seen advertisements. Unfortunately, Misleading or false advertising and awards have plagued the personal injury practice. The Law Society of Ontario has stepped in to provide more rules to protect consumers, but problems to remain.

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