Did Poor Road Conditions Cause Your Car Accident? Know Your Rights

Posted on: 24 July 2015

When road conditions like potholes, missing guardrails, and uneven pavement are what lead to a major car accident, you may be wondering what your rights are. These types of road conditions can not only cause serious damage to your car, but potentially cause injury as well. While the government often has sovereign immunity to these kinds of lawsuits, there are exceptions that can make your case viable, such as if gross negligence was displayed.
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Answers to 2 of Your Most Pressing Questions about Hiring a Notary

Posted on: 2 July 2015

If you need to make a document or statement as legally binding for all concerned parties as possible, but do not want to involve a lawyer, it is a good idea to use a notary to authenticate a written agreement.  A Canadian notary has received special training and certification by a governing agency, and when they notarize an agreement, it is more likely to be legally binding.  What Services Can a Notary Provide? A notary will typically need to see you and the other parties involved in an agreement sign the document, and you will also be asked to provide a valid form of identification.
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What A Bailiff Is And How You Become One

Posted on: 10 June 2015

Bailiffs are an important part of the judicial system, but are often taken for granted and not noticed over the more grand occupations, like the lawyers or judges. This article will give a brief overview of exactly what a bailiff does and how to get started on that career path if it sounds like something you would be interested in: Duties of a bailiff Most people think of bailiffs as the people who call in the judge and bring in prisoners into the courtroom.
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How You Could Be Blamed For Your Worker's Compensation Claim

Posted on: 20 May 2015

Injuries that happen while on the job can be difficult to deal with. You will want to get the compensation you deserve, but run the risk of ruining your relationship with your employer in the process. There is a chance that your employer will not be supportive, and try to find a way to put the blame on you for your work related injury. A company will not want to pay any more than they need to due to your injury, which is why they might try to use one of these three reasons to blame you for what happened.
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