Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers
1 King Street West L8P 1A4 Hamilton, ON, Canada

The job description sounded amazing. The head-hunter kept calling. You finally gave in, and accepted the invite to the interview. The employer raved about the position, how you would be perfect fit - and made all sorts of wonderful promises. A higher salary. More time off. More responsibility. A better position. A lucrative bonus. Enhanced benefits. It all sounds great. After numerous follow ups from the employer, you decide to quit your secure job and climb aboard, only to ...1) realize the gig is nothing as described or 2) be fired a few months later. The promises of greatness turned out to be worthless, and now, you're in a terrible position...after leaving your long-time secure job that appreciated you and wanted you. Employers must take care to not make misleading statements to job seekers especially those job seekers whom it pursues. We get that hiring experienced executives or professionals can be tricky because the best performers are in high demand but make no mistake, if your employer entices you to quit your position based on wine and dine promises it cannot or will not keep, you can sue that employer based on false promises - within the legal theory of inducement. Read more at https://bit.ly/35x70gu or call or call us at 905-333-8888 if you have a termination related question. #disabilityawareness #disability #disabilityadvocate #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyers #termination #lostjob #employment #hamont #burlont #jobadvocate #employeelawyer

This is no doubt the most common question that we are asked on an almost weekly basis. The truth is that if your serious injuries are recent, we will not know. There is an old saying He who lives by the crystal ball will soon eat shattered glass. Most times, cases need to percolate. Injuries need to plateau. You must recover to some sort of medical baseline which is confirmed by experts. Orthopaedic and psych experts need to be retained to provide us opinions on your cond...itions. Wages need to be valuated, and present valued. Housekeeping losses need to be calculated, as does your future health care requirements and costs outside of no-fault benefits and OHIP. Collateral benefits need to be addressed i.e. what is deductible from what? Litigation risk needs to be thought out, as does liability. The dichotomy between your present injuries and losses and what your case is worth in the future, after recovery and better prediction, is very difficult to address and answer properly. TIP: Any lawyer that can promise you a certain settlement or verdict early on can, in fact, be very wrong. Trust the process. Read more on What is my case worth? at https://bit.ly/3s5WEO2 today. #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyers.com #hamiltonlawyer #hamont #burlont #disabilityadvocate #disability #community #hirelocal

Happy New Year from the Lalande Family to yours! Time does fly but always remember - you are the pilot. Let's welcome 2021 with new days, new ways, fresh starts, new lessons, new moments, new memories, new opportunities, new challenges and new adventures. 2021 is a chapter in your life waiting to be written. #2021 #goodbye2020 #forget2020 #happynewyear #hamont #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyers #lalande #disabilityadvocate #lifeisbeautiful

We were so grateful to have been able to help our client Bob over the past 3 years. Bob was in a terrible motorcycle accident and required years of ongoing therapy - which he will continue to need for the rest of his life. We absolutely anjoyed assisting Bob, from his discharge from the rehab facility to the conclusion of his case. #weloveourclients #hamont #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyer #motorcycle #motorcycleaccidentlawyers #motorcyclelaw #ridesafe #googlereviews #milton

What are some common types of cycling accidents in Ontario? When a motor vehicle collides with a cyclist, the result can oftentimes be catastrophic. Because a cyclist typically has little-to-no protection from the ground (except for possibly a bicycle helmet), the resulting injuries can be severe, and, in some cases, deadly. Read more about the 3 most common types of cycling accidents that we have seen in Ontario throughout 2020 - and how our Hamilton Personal Injury Lawyers ...can help you. We have been represented hundreds of cyclists since 2003. Call us today at 905-333-8888 for your free consultation today. And remember - we NEVER as our clients for money upfront. #bicycle #cycling #bike #cyclists #cyclinglife #hamont #bikelife #hamont #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyers #injury #accident #injury #injuryprone #injuryrecovery #bike #personalinjurylaw #spinalcordinjury #paraplegia #caraccident #bikelove #cyclingphotos #cyclist #rutabike #roadcycling #ridebikes #bike #ilovemybike #cyclingshots #ridebikes #bike #ilovemybike #cyclinglovers #cycling #cyclingpics #shots #cyclingshots #cyclingstyle #cyclinglife

Victims of spinal cord injuries often face many anxieties and worries when returning home. This is to be expected after having spent months in a hospital or rehabilitation unit. The emotions may be a combination of excitement, uncertainty, confusion, and even fear. While the return home is usually eagerly anticipated through most of their hospitalization, as the date nears spinal cord injury victims begin to almost dread it: Discharge means facing all the unknowns awaitin...g them in the real world. The physical return home is one thing; the psychological adjustment to life as someone one with a spinal cord injury is another. Read more about coming home after suffering a spinal cord injury and our interview with friend Jay MacIntosh, who is a peer support worker for newly injured spinal cord injury victims. The article can be found at https://bit.ly/2KeV2QZ If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury it's important to take certain steps and precautions early. Contact us nationwide at 1-844-LALANDE or in the local Hamilton / GTA at 905-333-8888 - and remember - talking to us is ALWAYS FREE.

Serious arthirtic pain can no doubt have a brutal and damaging impact on one’s quality of life. Over four million Canadians are affected by at least one type of arthritis in their lifetime. Arthritis can be a terribly difficult disease to manage, both for employees and for employers, as it often begins when people are in the prime of their working lives. Even with treatment, some cases of arthritis lead to disability and persons needing to turn to their long-term disabi...lity carrier for help. If you have been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and it keeps you from participating in your regular daily activities as well as prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive long-term dsiability benefits. Proving your condition meets the your long-term disability policy's criteria can be challenging. Read more about arthritis and long-term disability by visiting https://bit.ly/32K04eF today. If you suffer from debilitating arthritis that has created major work limitations for you - and you have been denied your long-term disability benefits call us today Province-wide at 1-844-LALANDE or local in the GTA / Hamilton area at 905-333-8888. Our firm represents disability claimants all over Ontario and talking to us is always free.

A mediation represents a unique opportunity to bring conflicting parties together to achieve a mutually acceptable resolution of all issues and to facilitate the resolution of a lawsuit. For many conflicts, getting to the mediation is simply a matter of agreeing to mediate, identifying a mediator, and meeting on the day of mediation. However, the great majority of disputes need a massive amount of preparation, such as final case preparation, obtaining experts to rely on, choo...sing a mediator, exchanging documentary information between parties, and providing the mediator and the opposing lawyer with position statements and....preparing yourself for the mediation. In the area of complex injury mediations, even greater preparation is required. This involves not only the final preparation, but preparing with the mediator and the opposing side by exchanging all relevant medical and non-medical documentation well in advance of the mediation. Both you and your lawyer should approach mediation prepared while thoughtfully keeping in mind the ultimate objective you want to achieve. Preparation and organization are the key to a successful mediation. Mediation can be rewarding and satisfying (and relatively low stress and low cost) means to resolve a lawsuit. Read more about mediations today at https://bit.ly/2TuUms4 or call us at 905-333-8888 today. #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyer #hamont #litigators #mediation #peace #resolution

When should you hire a car accident lawyer? There is no perfect answer - but we always suggest that if you or your loved one has suffered very serious injuries, such as fractures that require operative intervention, spinal cord injuries, amputation injuries, brain injuries or any other life changing injury, the sooner the better. In our recent post, we wrote about the importance of hiring the right lawyer early, so that he/she ensures to put your insurance benefits into plac...e immediately and retain the best occupational therapy team to assist with your discharge and safe return home. You have the RIGHT to your own OT and do not need to use an insurance appointment OT. For serious accident victims, discharge planning is a complex process and an important aspect of victim care. Poor discharge planning after serious injuries has been associated with poor outcomes and increased risk of adverse events and readmission. Our firm has worked with the same occupational therapists since 2003 and unlike insurance appointment OT's, they are on YOUR side, from the moment of discharge to the end of your case...and possibly for life. Visit https://bit.ly/3eEQO03 or call us provincewide at 1-844-LALANDE or local in the Hamilton / GTA at 905-333-8888. You NEVER pay to talk to us. #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyer #autoaccident #caraccident #bicycle #cycling #trucking #truckinglife #truckaccident #lawyers #lawyer #personalinjurylawfirm #injuries #injured #semi #semitruck #truckinglifestyle #paralyzed #weloveourclients #caraccidents #pain #spinalcordinjury #motorcycleaccident

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No one woke up this morning and said hey...I think I’m going to hire a personal injury lawyer today But when you or your loved one unexpectedly suffer life altering injuries - how in the world do you know who to call...when you have probably never called a law firm except to help close the deal your home? We get it - and here’s a few tips for you to consider if you ever need to hire a lawyer. ... #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyer #hamont #burlont #weloveourclients #disability #disabilityadvocate #sudbury #sudburylawyers

What is Temporary Paralysis? Paralysis is a medical condition that involves the loss of function and/or sensation in a part of the body. This condition can result from several possible injuries and medical conditions, but it is a common occurrence in individuals who suffered brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. While some types of paralysis, such as paralysis caused by a complete spinal cord injury, are irreparable, other types of paralysis are only temporary. Unlike paralysis caused by physical injuries, the different types of temporary paralysis are generally treatable with early intervention and careful diagnosis. Read more about temporary paralysis at https://bit.ly/36B6saD or visit Hamiltonlawyers.com for more spinal cord injury information.

Can I suffer heart problems after a spinal cord injury? Cardiovascular complications following a spinal cord injury, according to all published SCI Journals, are of paramount importance considering they are the leading cause of death in this population. Cardiovascular refers to diseases affecting the circulatory system (i.e., heart and/or blood vessels) including acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, arteriosclerosis, heart valve disease, heart failure, high... blood pressure, peripheral vascular dysfunction, congenital heart disease, stroke, and arrhythmias. Cardiac function is strongly influenced by the lesion level (where the spinal cord injury is damaged). The disruption of autonomic pathways (acting or occurring involuntarily autonomic reflexes like your heart, lungs or bowels) leads to a highly unstable cardiovascular system, with impaired blood pressure and heart rate regulation. Read more at https://bit.ly/37ElHQG today or, if you have suffered a spinal cord injury, call us nationwide at 1-844-LALANDE or local in the Hamilton/Toronto areas at 905-333-8888 for your free consultations today. We are a boutique personal injury firm that specializes in assisting vicitms with extremely serious personal injuries.

We are reminded that, in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of those we love better - Barack Obama What matters to you? #mondayquotes #mondaymotivation

Although disc degeneration disease is asymptomatic with many, others suffer greatly on a daily basis with weakness, numbness and severe pain that can interfere with a person's daily activities and work. Degenerative disc disease can start with or without damage to the spine, and can lead to osteoarthritis and other neurological issues. If you work in either a physical job or more sedentary type employment, the brutal pain of degenerative disc disease can be enough to stop yo...u from performing both the mental and/or physical duties of your job. If you cannot work due to degenerative disc disease, you may qualify for long-term, disability benefits so long as you meet the definition of total disability as set out in your long-term disability policy. Read more at https://bit.ly/31oAaw3 or call us today if you've been wrongfully denied your long-term disability benefits. We have successfully recovered millions in wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits for claimants nationwide. Call us at 1-844-LALANDE or local in the GTA/Hamilton area at 905-333-8888 for your free consultation today.

When it feels like everything is going wrong, don’t give up. It’s only when you hang on and keep on fighting for what you want that you’ll get there. When you reach the end of your rope don't give up, tie a knot in it and hang on. President Roosevelt was clearly suggesting that you when you feel like you've had it - find one thing that you can specifically hold onto. Whether it’s your loved one, an accomplishment or a task you have complete control of....something that you can grab with both hands that makes you feel stable and feel like you’ve made progress. #mondaymotivation #quotes #monday #mondayvibes #mondaymood #monday #hamiltonlawyers #hamiltonlawyer #hamont

Motorcycle accidents caused by distractive driving... just how bad is it? In our recent post we write about the biggest danger to motorcyclists...other motorists. Did you know that distracted driving (especially texting and driving) has caused more deaths in Canada than impaired driving in the last 36 months? Here are some sobering texting and driving statistics to put it into perspective: Checking your phone increases the chance of an accident by eight times.... Over 25% of reported car accidents involve a phone, including hands-free phones, but they’re still under-reported. Drivers using phones fail to process 50% of their road environments. Distracted driving causes 4,000,000 car accidents per year in North America. Distraction accounts for 60% of moderate and sever teen crashes. Distracted drivers are a danger to motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users. Motorcyclists account for a much higher proportion of traffic fatalities relative to the share of motorcycles among all motor vehicles and vehicle miles driven in Canada. They are also less visible to other drivers and pedestrians and less stable than four-wheel vehicles. Remember - distracted driving puts all drivers and passengers on the road in danger, but motorcyclists are at particular risk because of their small size and vulnerability. As a motorcyclist, you already know about the hazards you face on the road every day. You may have even noticed that things seem to be getting worse. Please be hyper-aware of the activities of the drivers around you. Also, do not hesitate to report distracted driving to your local police or OPP when you see it occurring. Visit https://bit.ly/2S6G5kt for more information today.

Hiring local is of great importance to the well-being of the community - in all industries. In our profession, we would strongly argue that Hamilton has some of the best trial lawyers in the Country. We believe that it's important to not only support your community, but also, it's important to be able to pick up the phone, make an appointment to see your lawyer and drive no more than 10 minutes to his or her office - anytime you want. You cultivate more of a relationship. Yo...u communicate better. You're case is not a number. You can sit in his or her office and talk about your case. Sure we do represent clients all over Ontario, and we are happy to help anyone - but most of our clients are in Southern Ontario and close to the Hamilton area. In addition, you not only support local talent, but you support the local talent of the defence bar. Yes, they are opponents, and we fight, but many are great Hamilton lawyers that deserve to defend Hamilton claims. When you file suit out of town, your case goes out of town, and is not defended by Hamilton lawyers...and the travel can be quite an inconvenience to you. Your doctors are here. Your therapists are here. Your pain clinics are here. Your rehabilitation centre at Hamilton General is here. Hamilton health sciences, and our other surrounding hospitals in Oakville, Burlington and St.Catharines are world class medical centres. Ultimately the decision is yours, but we would probably say that in all aspects, it's better to hire where you live. Even if it's not our firm that you hire and one of our competitors, it's better and much, much more convenient to hire and support local. Visit us at Hamiltonlawyers.com today. #hamont #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyers #burlont #oakville #stcatharines #hamilton #supportlocal #hamiltonlawyersdotcoman

Congratulations to Amber Lee from Kelowna BC on winning the Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers fall scholarship award! Amber’s story of perseverance through addiction is greatly inspiring. For over 13 years, Amber suffered from alcohol use disorder which debilitated her life. She started to drink at only 14 years old and saying goodbye to alcohol on June 8th, 2018 has been one of her most challenging, and rewarding, endeavors yet. Amber explained that after many alcohol fuel...ed highs and lows she realized that she was actually using alcohol daily to cope with her crippling social anxiety, anxiety and stress. Amber mentions: In our society, you are an anomaly if you don’t drink alcohol. You are asked Why did you quit drinking? But no one ever asks, Why do you drink alcohol? This mentality can make it extremely difficult to make that decision to stop, and to follow through, while still being social. So much is centered around the consumption of alcohol and it seems like every life occurrence needs to either be celebrated or mourned with it. I used to choose my activities based on whether I could sneak alcohol in with me or not. I hung out with friends that I knew would always be up for a drink. And I certainly didn’t date any men who didn’t make a habit of at least binge drinking on the weekends. But these days, I am excited about the thought of not drinking. I am totally okay with the thought of never drinking again. I barely ever think about having a drink. And I never would have thought that would be possible a couple of years ago. Struggle is the precondition for personal growth. I'm thankful for a past that has afforded me plenty of strength and empathy. Now, I am grateful for a clearer mind, a healthier body and more genuine connections in my life. Today, Amber has developed better and healthier connections and relationships. She is surrounded by positive influences and focusing on personal development. Amber will be going to school to be a helicopter pilot and we are happy to give her a small helping hand. Thank you for sharing your courage, Amber Lee.

If you or somebody you love has sustained a life changing injury that was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. . As part of your claim for compensation, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages can be claimed in addition to your economic or wage losses. . Pain and suffering is a term used to encompass a wide array of injuries they victim may sustain in the aftermath of an ...accident that causes them harm. In general, these are considered non-economic damages because properly calculating them can be much more difficult and subjective than determining compensation for your of pocket expenses or lost wages. . Pain and suffering can include the pain a person experiences due to their injuries, emotional trauma caused by the injury, anxiety, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and more. . Read more on how pain and suffering compensation is calculated, the caps on what you can recover in Ontario and whether or not a "pain and suffering" calculator offered by other lawyers’ websites should never, ever be trusted. Visit https://bit.ly/33Qv1xb today. . #hamont #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyers See more

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Suffering a spinal cord injury is a catastrophic event that changes your life and presents you with challenges you never thought you would have to face. Suddenly, you can’t move your legs and/or your arms. Tasks that were simple and taken for granted before your injury, such as reaching for a glass of water, brushing your teeth, or getting out of bed, are now hard, if not impossible. You have to relearn ways of doing such tasks, which before had been done without even thinki...ng. During rehabilitation you will learn new ways to adapt your activities of daily living so that you can become as independent and functional as possible. Recovery after spinal cord injury varies, but there are some consistencies in regards to health care that are well known to help better one’s quality of life after a spinal cord injury. In our recent article, we explore 8 things to consider from a health perspective after suffering a spinal cord injury. Visit https://bit.ly/3j6RewP for more information.

The brain contains four lobes in each side: the frontal lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe, and the occipital lobe - being the smallest. Since the brain is divided into two hemispheres, each lobe has two corresponding parts.The occiptial lobe sits posterior to the temporal lobe and parietal lobes, underlying the occipital bone. The frontal lobe is important for cognitive functions and control of voluntary movement or activity. The parietal lobe processes information ...about temperature, taste, touch and movement, while the occipital lobe is primarily responsible for vision. Since it is the smallest in size, and located in the back of the head, it is the least likely region of the brain to suffer a severe injury. However, injuries to this lobe can be caused by seizures, traumatic accidents, neurological deficits, neoplastic lesions, and infections. . Read more at https://bit.ly/35TGm2s. See more

Did you know that the Ontario government permits legal professionals to witness the signing of wills and powers of attorney through Zoom during the pandemic? The order was passed in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the rules around physical distancing. It’s that easy. Matt Lalande started practicing estate planning in 2006 while representing the families of wrongful death victims - and now, our firm not only does estate planning for our own clients, but for families... that want to plan ahead, protect beneficiaries, protect minor children and eliminate potential future family troubles. We have seen an incredible increase in requests for new or updated wills and powers of attorney over the past 6 months. If you have kids and haven't made your estate plan we can help, no matter where you are in Ontario. Call us today at 1-844-LALANDE or visit https://bit.ly/2M1QKdi today to start your estate planning process - and if youre worried about cost, don't be. We don't believe in charging middle class families with your kids thousands of dollards for a simple estate plan. Our estate plans are custom to your wishes and instructions, and affordable for any family wanting to plan ahead and protect their future.

When the impact of limb loss strikes, cost issues will no doubt take priority. For many of us, money is often a primary daily concern anyway. Now, a person with a fresh amputation is struck with serious thoughts. Is this covered by insurance? Can I afford what is happening to me? Can my family afford it? Even if the surgery and hospital costs are covered, will the artificial limb be provided? Especially disturbing is the information that a prosthesis can cost as much as a new... car, or more. Many insurance policies cover only one prosthesis per lifetime or merely a fraction of their full cost. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic limb amputation injury we can help. Call us with any questions you may have or visit us today at Hamiltonlawyers.com for mroe inforamtion. LINK IN BIO. Province wide constulation available 7 days a week - CALL US AT 1-844-LALANDE today. #hamiltonlawyers #amputation #hamiltonlawyer #hamont #amputationsurgery #survivor #exercisemotivation #exercise #amputee #amputeelife #disability #caraccident #motorcycleaccident #ontario #ontarioblogger #injury #injuryrecovery

From Matt Lalande's recent interview at Legal Scoops magazine on "The Trauma and Terror of Motorcycle Accidents"

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It’s often said that if you want to be remarkable, you should do something that is worth making a mark about. This requires emotion, intensity, confidence and discipline. Believe in yourself. Be faithful to yourself. Be authentic and live by your personal values. Fail and learn. Have the courage and confidence to step back. Embrace your own worthiness. No matter what you do, do it with passion and try your best to make a small ding in the universe. #hamiltonlawyers #quotes #hamiltonlawyer #haveagoodday #hamont

For some, the end of summer and the start of beautiful fall weather means that kids are returning to school (and some not, unfortunately due to COVID). It also means that many kids will be biking to school. Biking to school for kids no doubt provides added exercise for the week - and not to mention kids getting to school quicker. But remember, it's always important for kids to stay safe and stay en route. During school days in Ontario the streets can be busier in the mo...rning and the journey to school can be quite crowded and when both kids and/or drivers do not pay attention, accidents can happen. The last thing you want as a parent is the call from a hospital or the school to advise you that your child has been seriously hurt. Bicycling accidents can be devastating and life changing, and no parent should have to watch their child suffer because someone else was negligent. Accidents can be avoided and preventative measures do help reduce the risk. Read more by visiting our latest post on tips for kids biking to school at https://bit.ly/3htabc0 today.

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is truly a devastating injury with profound consequences to the individual as well as his or her family. Coming to terms with a spinal cord injury presents a tremendous challenge for any individual, not only from a physical perspective but in terms of how such a trauma to your body can affect your emotions, relationships and lifestyle. Understanding your specific spinal cord injury and syndrome can be even more difficult. The spectrum of pain, impairment, and disability after an injury to the spinal column is quite broad - so with a bit of research, we simplified some important points to assist in the understanding of different types of spinal cord injuries and spinal cord injury syndromes. Read more at https://bit.ly/3ifEWCv or call us at 905-333-8888 today.