Dogs are a beloved part of many people's lives, but it is important to recognize that not all interactions with them end happily. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "dog bites account for tens of millions of injuries annually," with children most at risk. If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog, contact a personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation. That said, it's always better to prevent these incidents from happening in the first place. In this blog post, we'll be diving into why dogs bite and the steps you can take to [...]

You may wonder whether taking a leave of absence from work to recover from injuries sustained in an accident will detract from your income. The truth is, anyone injured in an accident should be able to take time off work in order to concentrate on treatment and rehabilitation. In fact, almost anyone who has suffered injuries in an accident may access benefits as a partial income replacement when they are on medical leave. Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits. If, due to medical circumstances, you cannot work, you can apply for EI sickness benefits. To qualify, you must submit a medical certificate [...]

Legal issues vary from case to case and the laws of Ontario can be very complicated if you are injured in an accident.  Therefore, regardless of your legal issue, you should seek a qualified personal injury lawyer suitable for your claim to succeed. The personal injury lawyers at McNally Gervan handle many types of accident and insurance cases. Therefore, if you have suffered or someone you know has suffered a severe injury, contact McNally Gervan today. Denials of Long-Term Disability Claims Remember that an insurance company’s denial of an individual’s disability benefits claim does not necessarily mean that the individual is [...]

Although the notion of suing a family member may seem absurd, personal injury claims between family members sometimes occur. For this reason, you can sue a family member if they are at fault for a car accident that caused your injury. People hope that neither they nor any family member becomes injured in an accident. Insurance coverage alleviates our worries, as people know that they and their family members will receive care and compensation if they become injured in an accident—even if the accident is a family member’s fault. Most people would likely hesitate to sue a family member for fear [...]