There are all sorts of problems in the agricultural villages around Lake Erie. For instance, large-scale greenhouses that hire seasonal workers and shoreline activities that attract holidaymakers from all over Southwestern Ontario, it’s a potent mix and cause for accidents. Many people who live near Point Pelee National Park don’t even consider the accidents that occur because of the combination of intensive farming, the tourist trade, and being close to major shipping routes. We see a lot of clients who got hurt while working in the greenhouses, having a laugh on the beach, or just trying to navigate roads that get clogged up with seasonal traffic and commercial trucks supplying the agri-business.
Free legal consultations help make sure those who are hurt get the right advice when they need it most, even if they can’t afford it. These meetings are a great chance to chat about your injury, get a grip on your rights, and find out what you might be owed without having to pay up front or make any promises. We think everyone should be able to get good advice, whether they’re a seasonal worker eking out a living or a permanent resident trying to keep the books balanced. If a loved one has been harmed due to neglect in a care facility, we can help you hold that facility accountable. We handle nursing home and daycare facility negligence cases with care and diligence.
Greenhouse farming creates a unique workplace that can be hazardous in a whole different way. Chemical exposure from pesticides and fertilizers, accidents on slippery greenhouse floors, machinery mishaps involving conveyor systems and heat-related injuries all require a specialist understanding. And when a lot of the work is seasonal, the impact of accidents on people’s ability to earn a living and get work in the future can be pretty significant.
When you come to see us for a free consultation, we take a close look at all the details of your accident and the injuries that followed. We look at your medical records, your employer’s accident report, your insurance documents, any safety inspections and photos or witness statements we can find. It’s so we can give you a straight-shooting idea of how strong your case is and what kinds of damages you might be able to claim. Hurt by a defective product? Our firm handles product liability claims involving design flaws, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn.
Living near Lake Erie you need to know about both premises liability and maritime law because accidents can happen so easily there. You’ve got boating accidents, dock accidents, swimming injuries and slip-ups at marinas or businesses on the water, all of which require a specialist’s eye. And because so many people visit in the summer, accidents can happen at different times of year and in different ways.
Insurance companies will contact you pretty fast after an accident, sometimes before you’ve even had a chance to get a proper diagnosis or a good idea of what’s happened to you. Their goal is to get you a quick settlement, not to make sure you get a fair deal. Before making a record of your statement or agreeing to a settlement, it makes sense to talk to a lawyer first.
When accidents happen in small towns, there are extra headaches because there may not be so many emergency responders on hand and it can take a while to get to a specialist hospital. The seasonal nature of the work and the availability of services around Lake Erie can also affect how incidents are recorded and handled. When you come to see us for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Leamington, we take all these factors into account.
In Ontario, there’s a two-year time limit from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit, which makes things a bit of a rush. At Longo Lawyers, we keep track of all the important dates and make sure you stay on top of the legal process. During a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Leamington, we explain how our no-win-no-fee system works. That means you don’t pay us a thing except as a percentage of what you get back, so good quality advice is within reach for everyone, no matter how little money you have.