Marc Nicholas Quinn
Ottawa Injury Lawyer
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Defence Medical Examinations – Ottawa accident and injury lawyers provide recent case analysis
Defence Medical Examinations and Obligations In the recent case of Nikolakakos v. Hoque, 2015 ONSC 4738, the Court addressed the issue of whether the defendant had to provide the plaintiff with a copy of their instruction letter to their medical examiner who was scheduled to examine the plaintiff, prior to the examination taking place. In court actions, where the physical or mental condition of a party is in question, a party can seek the medical examination of the other party. Rule 33.01 of the Rules of Civil procedure states: A motion by an adverse party for an order under section 105 of the Courts of Justice Act for the physical or mental examination of a party whose physical or mental condition is in question in a proceeding shall …
Trial Procedure – Ottawa Injury Lawyer Provides Some Comments
Who determines the procedure to follow in a civil trial ? Going to court is risky business. There are advantages to going to a trial such as winning and winning costs, but there are risks too. In some cases, a personal injury plaintiff may potentially have their entire financial future riding on a single court judgment (or settlement). At trial the Judge or Judge and Jury will determine the issues including who wins or losses and what amount would be paid to a successful injured party. With so much on the line, what can be done to ensure that such an important process is handled fairly and justly? Ensuring fairness in the outcome of a case begins with fairness in the procedure leading up to and during a …