Winter is here, and that means slip and fall`s will likely increase. A slip and fall can be very serious. This is why it is very important to hire a lawyer that understands not only the law but also the medical aspects.

If you have been involved in a slip and fall ensure you attempt to document as much as you can. Always be honest about the facts surrounding the slip and fall accident but also your subsequent injuries.

Many slip and falls occur at grocery stores and shopping plazas, these facilities often use video surveillance.

It is also very important that you seek not only legal advice but medical treatment. Compensation for a slip and fall like any other personal injury accident is always based on the frequency and duration that you have sought medical treatment or advice. Medical evidence is crucial in supporting any claim for financial compensation.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries because of a slip and fall accident, call the law office of Rehan Khalil today, a Mississauga lawyer.

Please see some of the other links related to this topic:

Personal Injury FAQ`S

Slip and Fall

The Sacramento Bee recently reported: Consumer Watchdog Praises State Attorneys General Action Against Google

The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on February 22, 2012 to the CEO of Google outlining their concerns. The letter is signed on behalf of 36 different US Attorney Generals. That`s nothing to sneeze at.

Click here for the letter.

The primary concern seems to be that Google has now bundled all services into one largely for the purposes of tracking user habits to ultimately provide targeted ads.

Ever do a search on a specific vehicle or designer shoes? Don`t be surprised when you`re on Youtube later watching that favorite video only to find an ad in the right hand column for that exact product.

If you use Gmail, Google`s computer code will automatically search your messages to pick up keywords and then provide advertisements based on the subject, messages and email addresses you correspond with. I seem to get more ads for legal services than anything else.

Google`s new privacy policies can be found here: http://www.google.ca/intl/en/policies/privacy/

Stay tuned for more on this topic.

A common transaction is where people will borrow money from a friend or family member. Often people will call and ask whether they need something in writing. If so, how formal should the document be?

First, an oral agreement or contract is binding on parties. If there is a breach of the oral agreement parties can sue. However, suing pursuant to an oral agreement always presents many challenges. Parties will dispute the terms of the arrangement such as, how soon the loan should have been paid back or the term of interest.

Second, this is why we always recommend that any type of loan agreement be in writing. It protects the parties and provides clarification.

Depending on the amount being loaned you might consider a very formal agreement or informal. If you are thinking of loaning or borrowing a substantial sum of money it`s a good idea to speak with a lawyer. A lawyer can guide you through the process and protect your rights. The absence of an agreement can cause tremendous uncertainty and confusion that will complicate the litigation process.

There are many circumstances where people will opt not to have a written agreement. Typically, if it involves a close family member.

It`s always best to speak with a lawyer to ensure you understand your rights.

If you have any questions or concerns contact Rehan Khalil a lawyer in Mississauga.

Mississauga Lawyers: Civil Litigation Trial

This is why the civil justice system in Ontario has established certain procedures that must be followed in order for a party to move to the next stage.

These stages are designed to assist as follows:

• Clarify and potentially resolve factual issues in dispute;
• Clarify and potentially resolve any legal issues in dispute;
• Evaluate the strength of the other parties position;
• Evaluate the strength of your own position;
• Evaluate the weakness of the other parties position;
• Evaluate the weakness of your own position;
• Request disclosure of documents or particulars; and
• Obtain Judicial input or assistance.

The above are just some examples.

The formal procedures are referred to as an exchange of Affidavit of Documents, Examination for Discovery, Pre-Trial Conference, Motions, Settlement Conferences.

These steps and procedures are critical to a civil litigation dispute. If you are involved in such a dispute contact a lawyer immediately. You could prejudice yourself by not complying.

I WANT TO GO TO TRIAL AND FIGHT THIS

There is a huge misconception amongst people that all civil litigation and or personal injury cases go to trial.

Today, many legal disputes do not go to trial. One of the reasons is that the civil justice system has set up mechanisms to encourage settlement.

A civil legal trial is expensive and time consuming but, more importantly it is uncertain.

This is why having an experienced lawyer on your side is key. A lawyer can provide his or her assessment of a case and weigh the positive and negative factors.

Throughout the litigation process there are various stages that must be completed in order to move forward. These stages provide parties with a better understanding of each other`s case. By doing so parties are able to predict a possible outcome if the matter had to proceed to trial.

Even then one cannot be 100% accurate when it comes to gauging success. There are a number of variables that must be considered when proceeding to a trial.

If you require a legal consultation contact Rehan Khalil a lawyer in Mississauga serving Brampton, Toronto, Oakville and Burlington.

In previous posts I have discussed tort law and the different types of tort claims.

See the previous posts below:

What is Tort law?

What is Tort and Injury Law: Part 2

What is Tort and Injury Law: Part 3

Today I would like to briefly discuss tort law in the context of car accidents. In Ontario, if you have been involved in a car accident you can recover compensation in two ways.

People often get confused between accident benefits and tort claims.

The first, is accident benefits available from your own insurance company. See my previous post about accident benefits.

The second is a tort lawsuit against the driver that hit you or caused the car accident.

In the tort case you can collect compensation for general damages that includes pain and suffering. You can also collect compensation for a variety of other areas as well such as, loss of income, housekeeping etc.

In short, if you have been involved in a car accident ensure you are aware of your rights.

Call the law office of Rehan Khalil today, a lawyer in Mississauga.

People will often ask, “can I represent myself in legal proceedings.“ The short answer is yes. Most people are shocked to find out that they in fact can represent themselves in court for civil litigation, family law, small claims court and other matters.

However, I often mention that it`s not necessarily wise or recommended that people represent themselves.

Lawyers have an old saying “a lawyer who represents himself (or herself) has a fool for a client.“

Faced with uncertainty regarding the legal profession and especially the costs, today it seems there is an increase in people representing themselves. Sure, there are many cases where people have acted for themselves and gained a successful result.

However, it`s always best to obtain legal representation. First, a hired lawyer will not have any emotional attachment to your case. Therefore, she or he will be able to protect your interests and correspond with other parties in a more professional manner.  

Second, a lawyer will have experience in either the area of law, with the court system, with court procedures, filing fees, etc. This is something a self-represented litigant can spend hours, days and months of grief trying to figure out.

If you are looking to hire a lawyer call the Rehan Khalil a Mississauga lawyer.

Stay tuned for more….about self-represented parties.

I have talked about some of the more common types of tort claims. However, there are many more. For example:

• Trespass;
• Assault and Battery;
• False Imprisonment;
• Malicious Prosecution;
• Defamation; and
• Libel and Slander

There are also other torts that involve businesses. For example;

• Interference with Economic Relations;
• Intimidation;
• Deceit which can involve fraudulent misrepresentation;
• Conspiracy; and
• Misuse of Confidential Information

Businesses should protect themselves from tort liability.

Yesterday I briefly mentioned liability.

Today, I would like to expand on that discussion a bit more.

In a personal injury case the Plaintiff bringing the lawsuit must establish fault. In other words, you must demonstrate that through the intentional or unintentional fault of the other party you were injured or sustained some type of loss.

In a car accident claim this is normally straightforward. In a slip and fall claim this can become a bit more tricky.

Different types of torts require different standards that must be established by the Plaintiff to make a successful personal injury case.

Often a Defendant in a personal injury case will argue they are not liable. Or if they are it`s not for the full 100 percent being claimed by the Plaintiff.

For more information contact Rehan Khalil a lawyer.