PERSONAL INJURY
civil litigation
PATH has experience in personal injury claims, including sexual assault, against institutions such as police, prisons, or treatment centres. PATH utilizes civil litigation as a tool for holding institutions accountable for serious physical and psychological harm and aims to secure fair compensation for clients.
What is settlement?
The media usually shows lawyers working in the courtroom, but in reality, most legal work is completed outside of the courtroom. Before going to trial, lawyers must exchange and examine evidence to determine the strength of each side’s arguments. However, a trial may never come. In fact, frequently lawsuits end after a settlement has been reached.
So, what does it mean to settle a lawsuit? After evidence has been examined and exchanged, lawyers engage in negotiations. This means that the lawyers get together to discuss and propose fair offers to resolve the issues and find a solution that everyone can agree to.
The Process
FILE A LAWSUIT WITH THE COURT
After a lawyer has been hired, they will submit the appropriate documents to the court and to the opposing party.
EXCHANGE AND EXAMINE EVIDENCE
SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION
TRIAL
REMEDY/OUTCOME AT TRIAL
Possible Remedies
If you win the trial, the judge may order financial compensation or other remedies requested.
Through settlement, there are many creative remedies that can be agreed to such as,
Financial compensation
Apology or form of accountability
Restorative justice circle practices
Counselling, treatment or training
How PATH can help
Summary advice for someone contemplating a lawsuit
Legal representation for a civil lawsuit (pre-trial, settlement and/or trial)
Can take over cases that were started by a different law firm
Can draft originating documents for you to then represent yourself in settlement and/or trial
LOOKING FOR OUR HELP?
Fill out our Intake Form, or reach out to our Office Manager by phone at 902 - 704 - 3628 or by email at m.macdonald@pathlegal.ca.
We will reach out to you in a timely manner.
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We will work closely with you to develop a customized payment structure that accommodates your circumstances, ensuring access to quality legal services without compromising your financial well-being.
Practicing lawyers
Jessica Rose
Managing Lawyer
Emma Arnold
Staff Lawyer