Fated Encounters: Motor Vehicle Accidents

2023-09-29T19:21:58-04:00

The celebrated Spanish artist Pablo Picasso did not believe in accidents and said, “There are only encounters in history. There are no accidents”.  Although Picasso was speaking in the abstract, his words do resonate in the context of motor vehicle accidents.  Many collisions may arise out of chance, fluke, or unintentional behaviour, but many more are caused by the intentional behaviour of drivers and, though called accidents, are in fact fated encounters.  In this blog, we review the law related to the top three intentional behaviours that cause motor vehicle “accidents” to occur: distracted driving, careless driving, and driving under the [...]

Fated Encounters: Motor Vehicle Accidents2023-09-29T19:21:58-04:00

Simple Pleasure, Simple Protection: Cycling Safety

2023-09-29T19:23:02-04:00

John F. Kennedy wrote that, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride”.  In Ottawa, that simple pleasure now enjoys greater protection with the recent addition of high-tech warning lights at the historically treacherous intersection of O’Connor and Waverley Streets.  These warning lights alert motorists of an approaching cyclist’s intention to make a left turn, thereby creating an enhanced level of awareness and vigilance.  While high-tech innovations are important for cycling safety, so too are low-tech cyclist safety precautions and in this blog we have provided you with an overview of safety equipment, a guide to cycling in traffic, [...]

Simple Pleasure, Simple Protection: Cycling Safety2023-09-29T19:23:02-04:00

McNally Gervan Has a New Partner!

2023-09-29T19:24:26-04:00

McNally Gervan LLP is excited and proud to announce that Greg Gilhooly has joined the partnership effective June 1, 2017. Greg has distinguished himself as a forceful and thoughtful advocate since his call to the Bar in 2011. Greg joined Mcnally Gervan LLP in 2012 and has been a a vital part of the firm's rapid growth and success. Greg will continue to practice in the area of personal injury, insurance and medical malpractice litigation.

McNally Gervan Has a New Partner!2023-09-29T19:24:26-04:00

Law Society Rules on Referral Fees

2023-09-29T19:25:54-04:00

The Law Society has approved a limit for referral fees based on a percentage of the legal fee. Effective April 27, 2017 a lawyer may pay another lawyer or paralegal a referral fee of 15% for the first $50,000 of legal fees and 5% of all legal fees thereafter, to an absolute maximum of $25,000. The new rules are clearly aimed at the new business of getting personal injury claims and then passing on the work to another lawyer or law firm in exchange for a referral fee. Reports indicate that referral fees have become a significant portion of some lawyers' [...]

Law Society Rules on Referral Fees2023-09-29T19:25:54-04:00

Lawyers and Excessive Legal Fees

2023-09-29T19:27:26-04:00

A Toronto Star story highlights a real problem in the profession and with personal injury lawyers in particular. While the majority of personal injury lawyers are principled and follow the law carefully with regard to contingency fee agreements, some have been taking advantage of unsuspecting clients and have been overcharging them.  The practice of overcharging clients for the work done on their behalf is yet another reason for injury victims and their families to take care when they select a lawyer or law firm. You can read the complete story here: https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2017/01/28/double-dipping-lawyers-taking-big-slice-of-injury-settlements.html At McNally Gervan LLP we take our obligations to [...]

Lawyers and Excessive Legal Fees2023-09-29T19:27:26-04:00

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