Marc Nicholas Quinn
Ottawa Injury Lawyer
Category Archives: Ottawa car accident lawyers
Can your Ottawa injury lawyer tell an effective story?
The importance of story telling in personal injury cases In all cases, but more so in the context of personal injury cases, the importance of effective storytelling is something many lawyers forget. An effective injury lawyer should concentrate on the facts of the case, also know the law, but a good handle of the facts and ability to story tell can make a world of a difference in reaching settlement or winning at trial. A good story teller in an injury lawyer can convince a trier of fact (judge or jury) that the injured person’s case should be viewed from their perspective. The store telling should enable the jury to consider themselves in the shoes of the injury victim, sympathize with their story, suffering etc. and empathize with …
What is the role of a judge in an Ottawa personal injury or accident case or trial?
The Role of the Judge in a Court Proceeding At trial, the Judge (or juries as the case may be) decides who wins and who losses a personal injury action. The primary role of a Judge is to act as the trier of fact. However, before trial, Judges also ensure that parties obey the rules of civil procedure, ensuring that all parties fairly follow the correct procedural steps. If the rules of procedure are abused, this may confer an unfair advantage on a party behaving sharply. Sometimes, a judge may interpret and apply the procedural rules in such a way so as to ensure that a matter moves along swiftly, fairly and efficiently. This is called judicial discretion. Judges help ensure the rules are followed As explained …