Ryan Findlay | March 13, 2025 | Personal Injury
How Can I Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for Depression and Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety can be debilitating conditions. They can impact a person’s ability to function in daily life, including being able to work. Simple tasks may become impossible to perform. If this happens to you, you may qualify for long-term disability benefits for depression and anxiety. How Can Depression and Anxiety Interfere With Work? A… read more
Ryan Findlay | March 6, 2025 | Personal Injury
What Is the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount?
Accidents can happen in many ways. Maybe you slipped on a wet floor or got injured in a car crash. No matter how it happened, you might want to know how much money you can recover. In Ontario, there isn’t a single “average” settlement amount. Each case is different because every person’s injuries and circumstances… read more
Ryan Findlay | March 3, 2025 | Personal Injury
Minor Injury Guideline
If you are injured in a car accident in Hamilton, Ontario, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, all car accident victims need to be aware of the requirements and limitations of Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). What Is the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule? The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) is… read more
Ryan Findlay | January 3, 2025 | Personal Injury
What Does “Esquire” Mean?
If you’ve dealt with people in the legal field, read legal documents, or seen business cards for those who practice law, you may have noticed the word “Esquire” or the letters “Esq.” after someone’s name. This word pops up in many legal contexts, but if you haven’t encountered it much, you might be curious about… read more
Ryan Findlay | November 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
Is Taking an Uber Safer Than Using a Taxi?
Although modern automobiles feature an array of safety features, including seat belts, airbags, anti-lock brake systems (ABS), and more, about 20 to 50 million people worldwide are injured in car crashes each year. Further, studies have shown that professional drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents. While this could be attributed… read more
Ryan Findlay | November 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Delayed Concussion Symptoms
A concussion occurs when your brain gets jolted. The resulting brain injury changes the cells and produces physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms. As the brain injury evolves, the symptoms will change. These concussion symptoms can profoundly impact your life. You might lack the physical coordination to drive or even walk. Memory problems might plague your… read more
Ryan Findlay | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury
What Are the Safest Neighborhoods in Hamilton, ON?
Hamilton crime rate has come a long way. A decade ago, the city was known more for its high crime rates than its scenic waterfalls. But things have been changing — crime rates have dropped steadily, and now, Hamilton is safer than the average Canadian city. It’s not all rosy, however. Women still face more… read more
Ryan Findlay | February 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
Winter Maintenance Neglect
Who’s liable? Me or my landlord? If you live in Ontario and are one of the 30% of the population who rents, you may have asked yourself this question a few times when winter rolls around: Who is liable for winter maintenance and what happens if an injury occurs? Who is responsible for clearing snow?… read more
Ryan Findlay | August 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
What NOT to say to a judge in a courtroom
When it comes to the courtroom, the Judge holds the most power over the final verdict. That’s why it is in your best interest not to do anything they wouldn’t like, as it will affect the outcome of your trial. The following are some general guidelines to mind when you are around a judge in… read more
Ryan Findlay | September 18, 2020 | Personal Injury
Can You Sue Over Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence, whether it results from an improperly cooked meal at home, a restaurant meal, or a contaminated food item bought at the grocery store or a farmer’s market. Contaminated food causes illness in approximately 4 million Canadians every year. Food poisoning is never a pleasant experience, and a… read more