Slip and fall accidents can happen when you least expect them—at the grocery store, in a parking lot, or even at a friend’s house. While some falls may result in minor embarrassment, others can lead to serious injuries and long-term consequences. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may wonder who is responsible and whether you have a case for compensation. At Rizk Law Office, we’re…
By: Rim Toutounji We often get clients with a document they have been asked to notarize who are a little confused as to whether they should see a Quebec Notaire or if an Ontario Notary Public will do. Typically, we can tell it needs to be notarized by a Notaire in Quebec when the document is intended to be used in Quebec. If you are wondering whether your document needs…
If you have recently been in a motor vehicle accident, then you understand that it is not always just a minor inconvenience as it’s often dismissed as. Sometimes, it becomes a turning point and might even feel like it has changed the trajectory your life was heading on. From chronic pain, mental health consequences, chronic stress, and/or an inability to work, everyone reacts differently to a motor vehicle accident. If…
By: Sherif Rizk If you have recently been in an accident, whether it’s a car accident or a slip and fall, you might be wondering whether you have a case that is worth pursuing in the courts. The answer to that question depends on many factors, and you may prioritize one factor over others. So what kind of factors should you consider to know if you have a case? Factor…
By: Miriam Morcos With the winter season comes the increased risk of slip and fall injuries on ice or snow. Here are some important things to keep in mind in order to maximize your chances of recovery and of receiving a compensation, if you sustained serious injuries as a result of a slip and fall. If you slip and fall on an icy surface and you feel you may have…
What’s the Difference Between Commissioning and Notarizing? Written By: Danielle Terveld You may be wondering to yourself what does it mean to have a document commissioned and what does it mean to have a document notarized and what’s the difference? Having a document commissioned or notarized, is to add greater assurance that the contents of the document are true and genuine. The difference between having a document either commissioned or…
Fraud, by definition, is difficult to predict. It becomes even tougher to predict when dealing with friends or family members. However, a 2019 case at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice teaches us that anyone who invests money or conducts business with someone they trust should take a few key steps to protect themselves. What is Civil Fraud? The Supreme Court of Canada held in a unanimous decision in 2014…