QTMG LLP Personal Injury Lawyers
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The impact of the covid on landlord and tenant relationships. A struggle for all concerned.

Residential Evictions are stayed again. More news to come but the sheriff has suspended enforcement for scheduled evictions.

Some thoughts about evictions during Covid in Ontario.

BEING SUED FOR SPREADING COVID-19? IT CAN HAPPEN! Can I Get Sued for Infecting Someone with COVID-19? The short answer is Yes it is possible. Based on the law of negligence, it is possible to get sued for infecting another person with COVID-19. It is also possible to sue someone for infecting you with COVID-19.... In most jurisdictions in Ontario, the government has set out restrictions in respect of the pandemic and the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions include wearing masks, hand hygiene, social distancing, and limits on gatherings. Other restrictions include social isolation and quarantines for persons infected or persons suspected of being infected. Increasingly, people are experiencing COVID-19 fatigue and compliance with the rules and restrictions are not always being adhered to. If you choose not to comply with the restrictions and infect someone, can you be sued? The answer lies in the law of intentional tort and negligence. The word tort means in plain language a wrongful act. Certainly, if you know you are infected and knowingly - intentionally infect someone else, you would be committing an intentional tort and could be held liable to pay damages to the person you infected and perhaps their affected family members. In terms of liability in negligence, in Ontario, a person can be held liable for conduct that is negligent where that negligent conduct has caused someone else to suffer injury, loss or other damages. In plain language, if you act in a way that is unreasonable and you non-intentionally infect someone with COVID-19, especially if you know you have COVID-19, you could be sued and held liable to pay damages if it was reasonable foreseeable that your behaviour could infect another person. In theory, if a person knows they have COVID-19 or exhibits signs of having COVID-19 and fails to take reasonable precautions to avoid infecting another person, that person could be held liable in negligence. What types of damages could you be sued for? The damages could be significant. If a court finds you liable for spreading COVID-19, you could be ordered to pay damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income, out of pocket expenses and perhaps punitive and aggravated damages depending on the facts of the case. If you are pursued for spreading COVID-19, you may have insurance that covers the claim. Your lawyer would need to review your policy of insurance to make that determination. Most policies of insurance do not cover intentional acts, however. Contact us if you receive a demand letter or a claim alleging negligence or the intentional spread of COVID-19. Contact us if you believe you were negligently infected or intentionally infected with COVID-19. QTMG LLP Injury Lawyers - 613-563-1131. This brief article is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different, and a lawyer would need to review all the facts before providing any legal advice.

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The pandemic is hitting many people quite hard and paying rent can be an extraordinary challenge. The Ontario government, in recognition of that, has frozen residential rents for the year 2021.

The pandemic is hitting many people quite hard and paying rent can be an extraordinary challenge. The Ontario government, in recognition of that, has frozen residential rents for the year 2021.

HOW TO ACCESS COURTS DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC. As a result of the Covid pandemic, the Courts in Ontario have had to adapt quickly. Here are some of the steps the Courts have taken to allow access to the Courts and provide access to justice: 1. The Province suspended time-periods under the Rules of the Courts and Tribunals for a set time period.... 2. The Province suspended limitation periods in Ontario for a certain time period. 3. The Courts have allowed parties and their lawyers to file documents electronically through email, online portals and the development of new online access points such as Caselines software. 4. The Courts have modernized their court rooms and offices to allow for video-conferencing for remote court appearances. 5. Judges and Court staff have been trained in the use of electronic means of communicating, document sharing, document filing and conduct of remote hearings. The ways in which lawyers now interact with the Court on behalf of their clients has changed significantly since March 2020 when the pandemic started. The ability to access justice and move your case along depends on your lawyer’s ability to adapt to the new ways in which Courts operate. At QTMG LLP, Personal Injury Lawyers, our staff and lawyers have received extensive training on online and electronic means of communicating with clients, other lawyers, professionals and the Courts. We have fully updated our offices with the most technologically advanced equipment and software to make the process of advancing files for our clients more efficient which allows our clients to access justice they need and deserve. Do not be left behind. Contact us for free consultations and learn more about how we do not charge until we will your case. QTMG LLP Personal Injury lawyers 613-563-1131 www.ottawalawyers.com [email protected]

HAVING ISSUES WITH YOUR LANDLORD? My partner Michael Thiele has helped thousands of people in Ontario deal with landlord and tenant issues. He is regularly asked by the media for input into current landlord and tenant issues faced by tenants and landlords in Ontario. If you have questions about your landlord and tenant relationship, chances are Micheal has answered your question in his Blog. For answers to common questions in the landlord and tenant context, Michael's Blog is... a great resource for information written in way that makes sense. Other lawyers go to his Blog for information. Tenant and Landlord Associations regularly read his Blog to get current and accurate information. Check out his Blog at: https://ontariolandlordandtenantlaw.blogspot.com/

COVID-19 AND DISABILITY CLAIMS - AM I COVERED? Wondering if your mental health has suffered because of Covid-19? You are not alone. Wondering if your struggles are because of anxiety, stress or depression?... Most disability insurance policies pay out benefits for physical, emotional or psychological disabilities. If your doctor has diagnosed you with a serious mental health condition and you are unable to work, you may be entitled to disability benefits. We will work closely with your doctor to obtain the medical evidence needed to support your claim. If you do not have private insurance that can pay you disability benefits, there are government programs that can help. In Ontario, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will pay benefits to persons who are disabled and unable to work. The Federal Government also has disability benefits available through the Canada Pension Plan Disability Program (CPP Disability). We can assist you with appealing decisions made by the insurance company denying you disability benefits. We can help you with applications for disability benefits. Trying to navigate through the insurance company's red tape, endless questions and constant requests for documents can be stressful. We can help you deal with insurance companies and get you the benefits you need so you can concentrate on your health and getting better. FREE CONSULTATIONS: We do not charge for Consultations. NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN: We only get paid if you get paid. Ottawa Disability and Injury Lawyers Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP 613-563-1131 To learn more, go to www.ottawalawyers.com.

DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS? STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR BILLS? 5 TOP REASONS INSURERS DENY BENEFITS! 1. LACK OF EVIDENCE: Insufficient medical evidence supporting disability.... 2. EXCLUSIONS: Your disability is excluded under the policy. 3. LAPSE: Your policy has lapsed due to non-payment of premiums. 4. NON-DISCLOSURE: You did not disclose information at time of applying for benefits. 5. PRE-EXISTING MEDICALS: You failed to disclose a pre-existing medical condition. In some cases, the reason for denying benefits is legitimate. However, in many cases, insurers improperly deny benefits. Our lawyers have been very successful in reversing decisions by insurers to deny benefits. If your family is struggling because an insurance company has denied you benefits, our lawyers can level the playing field and fight for you. We have successfully reversed decisions to deny disability benefits. We have access to medical experts who can help. FREE CONSULTATIONS: We do not charge for Consultations. NO FEE UNLESS YOU WIN: We only get paid if you get paid. Ottawa Disability and Injury Lawyers Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP 613-563-1131 To learn more, go to www.ottawalawyers.com.

DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? WE CAN HELP! Our law firm has more than 23 years' experience representing clients with denials of their Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims. If you have been denied disability benefits, we can help. We offer free consultations and work on a No Win No Fee Basis.... To find out more about your rights when dealing with Disability Insurance call us at 613-563-1131 for a free consultation. Have questions? See Commonly Asked Questions About Suing for Long Term Disability LTD Benefits at https://www.ottawapersonalinjurylawyernetwork.com/question/ QUINN THIELE MINEAULT GRODZKI INJURY AND DISABILITY LAWYERS Tel: 613-563-1131 Email: [email protected]

When the rent is late what charges can be added due to late payment?

A topical issue about exposure to substances like asbestos in apartment buildings.

COVID-19 UPDATE As society responds to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the safety of everyone is of utmost importance. We are continuously monitoring all recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Federal Government and other local authorities. For now, we have closed our offices to the public. However, our business remains open and our lawyers, law clerks and paralegals have all been set up to work remotely. Some are also working directly from the office.... Our offices are technologically advanced and we make use of the latest software and applications to facilitate communication and exchange of documents in a safe and secure way. Our lawyers are operating at home in the same way they would in the office. Our lawyers and staff continue to work existing files and accept new clients. We are able to communicate through emails, tele-conferences and video-conferences using the latest technology. As far as we are aware, no one from our office has tested positive for COVID-19 and we are working hard every day to ensure this remains the case. We are closely monitoring how the Ontario courts and administrative boards and tribunals are changing and adapting to best service the public. We expect that the courts will expand their ability on how documents are filed, how appearances are completed and how cases will be adjudicated. We expect an expanding use of telephone and video conferencing, managed by the courts. For all our clients, if you have any questions, please call or email us. If you are a new client and looking for a lawyer, we are committed to serving you during this period of uncertainty. You can reach us by calling 613-563-1131 or via email at [email protected]. Stay safe. Follow the recommendations of the Ontario Ministry of Health and treat each other with kindness during this difficult time.

Lead in the water is still and unresolved issue in many Ontario communities. Municipal water is fine--until it comes into contact with old lead pipes and connections.

Lead in the water is still and unresolved issue in many Ontario communities. Municipal water is fine--until it comes into contact with old lead pipes and connections.