Monthly Archives: March 2010

$400,000 in Legal Costs for a Personal Injury Lawsuit

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in court civil procedure, insurance law, motor vehicle accident, personal injury on Wednesday, March 3, 2010

As another illustration of the cost of lawsuits, the recent case of Hayden v. Stevenson (2010 Ontario Superior Court of Justice) awarded $400,000 in legal costs (approximately $300,000 for fees and $100,000 for disbursements) to the successful plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff was a young man who was hoping to be a mechanic prior to the accident. As a result of the accident, he suffered from back pain, anxiety, depression and sleep problems. After the accident, he did not complete his co-op program in the automobile field, due to pain and fatigue.… Continue Reading

You Sue After an Accident > Can Your Kids Be Examined About Your Claim?

On behalf of Bougadis, Chang LLP Barristers posted in court civil procedure, insurance law, motion, motor vehicle accident, personal injury on Monday, March 1, 2010

You are hurt in a car accident and, in fairly typical fashion, your adult kids are named as Family Law Act plaintiffs in your lawsuit. That is, your kids are making a (normally minor) claim indicating that they have also suffered loss arising from your accident, typically termed loss of care, guidance and companionship.

During the litigation and on the eve of Trial, your kids decide to abandon their claim for damages – because their claim overall may not be particularly significant for a host of reasons.… Continue Reading

Monthly Archives: March 2010

$400,000 in Legal Costs for a Personal Injury Lawsuit

You Sue After an Accident > Can Your Kids Be Examined About Your Claim?

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