Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer

The aftermath of a serious accident or injury can be overwhelming for you and your family. If you have been injured, you may be entitled to receive compensation relating to your recovery, such as wage loss and medical and rehabilitation expenses. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering. If you are dealing with the consequences of a serious accident, you should speak to an experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyer.

Legal and medical issues surrounding serious personal injuries can be complex and should be addressed in a timely manner. Nicholson Gluckstein Lawyers has the experience and knowledge to advocate on your behalf and deal directly with the insurance company to help alleviate the stress of dealing with these issues.

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Our experience in this area of law is unparalleled in the Ottawa area. We can advise you of your rights, discuss liability with you, and work with experts who can accurately assess the nature and extent of your damages.

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Our experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyers can fight for you in all negotiations and/or court proceedings to make sure that your claim is resolved in the fairest and most beneficial way possible. We care about your best interests.

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At Nicholson Gluckstein Lawyers, we specialize in civil litigation, specifically neuro-trauma, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. For over 60 years, our have been advocating for and representing clients who have been affected by personal injuries.

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We pride ourselves on our ability to generate creative solutions for our clients. Regardless of the circumstances of your case, we will do everything we can to get as much value out of it as possible. When our lawyers worth with you, you can trust that all avenues will be thoroughly explored on your behalf so you can make educated decisions about your claim.

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Many different situations can lead to a personal injury case. From car accidents to slip and falls, any incident that results in serious injuries could lead to a legal claim against the negligent party or parties. An Ottawa law firm could help a personal injury victim by discussing available legal options after an accident. Some of the more common causes of injury claims include:

Traumatic Brain Injuries

At Nicholson Gluckstein Lawyers, we are known as brain injury lawyers in Ottawa and will focus on your case while you focus on your recovery. We will work on identifying the cause of the injury and the negligent party, and we will pursue the maximum compensation to which you may be entitled.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Car Accident

Motor vehicle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. These claims can arise from collisions involving cars, trucks, or motorcycles. Pedestrians and cyclists can also face serious injuries in a crash.

Car Accident

Medical Malpractice

A medical professional’s mistake can have life-altering consequences for a patient. Medical malpractice claims could involve anything from an avoidable error during surgery to a doctor’s failure to properly diagnose an illness.

Medical Malpractice

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can result from a sudden fall or blow to the head or trunk and can be life-threatening. This type of injury can lead to permanent disability. At Nicholson Gluckstein, our Ottawa spinal cord injury lawyers make it their business to help clients pursue the financial support they deserve and need.

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Charles E. Gluckstein

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Derek Nicholson

Civil Trial Lawyer

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Calculating Pain and Suffering Damages

Ottawa courts follow a functional approach to calculating pain and suffering damages and seek to provide “reasonable solace” for a claimant’s injury. The amount of compensation that constitutes reasonable solace is often determined by looking at previous cases involving similar injuries. By looking at prior case law, a court can get a better understanding of what might constitute reasonable solace for a given personal injury claim.

Additionally, limitations on non-pecuniary damages may restrict the compensation a person receives for pain and suffering claims. In 1978, the Supreme Court of Canada determined that non-pecuniary damages could not exceed $100,000. The cap on non-pecuniary damages has since risen to about $360,000 to account for inflation. Similarly, other factors may limit or reduce the amount of pain and suffering damages a plaintiff can receive for certain types of cases like car accident claims, for example.

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