The after-effects of a road accident are numerous. In addition to bodily injury, the victim must fight against the SAAQ to be entitled to compensation and it is difficult to return to a normal life.
How to succeed in your recourse against the SAAQ and what is the role of a lawyer?
What is the validity of a disclaimer for sports or recreational activities? Are you entitled to a remedy if you have suffered bodily injury as a result of a skiing or sliding accident?
Me Lambert explains the theory of risk acceptance.
What are the remedies in the event of an automobile accident outside Quebec? What to do if hospitalized in Ontario or the United States? Should the person responsible for the accident be prosecuted abroad?
Me Lambert explains how to get compensation if you are the victim of an out-of-province car accident.
Injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside QuebecRead More
Recent snowstorms and temperature differences are raising concerns about a possible roof collapse. Indeed, a significant accumulation of snow and / or ice on the roof can cause subsidence.
Me Lambert explains your rights and the possible remedies in the event of an accident due to the collapse of a roof.
On December 10, 2017, the Liberal government announced its $3 billion Anti-Poverty Action Plan, which provides a guaranteed minimum income for social assistance recipients deemed unfit for work.
Mr. Lambert gives his opinion on this plan.
You visit a beautician for laser treatment. After a session, you notice burns on your skin in the place targeted by the aesthetic treatments.
Are you entitled to compensation? What happens when there is a disclaimer in the contract you signed?
Mr. Lambert explains the law in this regard using examples from real cases tried by the courts.
What are the steps to obtain a copy of your file from your insurance company? What to do in case of refusal?
Me Lambert explains the steps to submit an access to information request to your insurer and the possible remedies in case of refusal.
This winter, we have had periods of extreme cold that have left their mark. Indeed, we have seen an increase in the number of cases of frostbite, especially among young children.
What happens if your child comes home from daycare with frostbite? Who is responsible for this? Me Lambert gives you explanations and provides you with information on how to file a civil lawsuit.
Frostbite in young children: the responsibility of daycareRead More
It is estimated that there are nearly 450 cases of dog bites in Quebec every day. Victims of dog bites are entitled to be compensated for the aesthetic damage as well as the loss of salary caused by this attack.
Me Lambert explains what are your recourses against the owner in case of dog attack.
Each year, more than 40,000 people are diagnosed with an STI in Quebec, whether HIV/AIDS, HPV, genital herpes or other. When your partner hasn’t disclosed the fact that they have an STI, it’s possible to feel cheated.
What are the possible remedies for transmission of an STI (sexually transmitted infection)? Me Lambert explains the various legal remedies at the civil, criminal and administrative (IVAC) levels.
Transmission of an STI: recourse at the legal levelRead More
The consequences of falling on a slippery sidewalk or a bicycle accident often result in serious harm. In what cases can the city, a store or a third party be held liable for your bodily injury?
Me Lambert analyzes the different situations of fall in civil liability.
Remedies and Compensation for Injuries Caused by a FallRead More
Many victims of crime find themselves in post-traumatic stress disorder that can become a disorder in some cases. What can psychological treatment bring to these people? Dr. Remi Côté, psychologist, explains the approach of specialized psychotherapy for victims of aggression.
In Quebec, it is normally the person claiming the damages who has the burden of proof. In other words, it is the victim who must prove the three elements of civil liability: the existence of fault and damage, and the causal link between the two. However, the Civil Code of Québec provides for some exceptions …
The presumption of responsibility: the fact of the goodsRead More
How to write a formal notice? Do you need a lawyer to write it?
A formal notice is a letter that aims to denounce a certain situation. This is the first step before filing a legal remedy.
Me Lambert gives you practical advice on how to write a formal notice and gives you several examples of a formal notice written by our firm.
The collapse of a staircase, wall, roof or balcony is the ruin of a building. A civil lawsuit can be filed against the owner of the building if you suffered bodily injury during the incident.
Me Lambert explains the frequent cases of the degradation of a building.
Every year, thousands of people are victims of medical errors in Quebec. However, not all medical faults give rise to the liability of the doctor or the hospital.
In which cases am I entitled to compensation for medical error or negligence?
Remedies for compensation for medical error or negligenceRead More
You end your relationship and your ex, having kept intimate photos of you, decides to publish them. You have not consented to the dissemination of these images, which were intended exclusively for him. This is an infringement of your rights that can give rise to civil lawsuit , and even criminal sanction. Me Lambert explains …
Recourse for non-consensual publication of photos of a sexual natureRead More
When you see an advertised price, you logically expect that it will be the amount, after adding up the taxes, that you will pay. But sometimes, at the time of paying, the price does not match what you had seen.
What can you do and how can you be compensated in case of a pricing error? Me Lambert explains the protections to which you are entitled depending on the circumstances and the product.
Price Accuracy Policy: The Law, Your Rights and ExceptionsRead More
Damages lawsuits: Do you really need a lawyer? There are many disputes that can be heard in the Small Claims Division of the Court of Quebec, which is a court where the parties represent themselves alone, without a lawyer.
Me Lambert explains the types of files that can be the subject of a small claims application and how to prepare for a winning file.
Small Claims Court: Preparing to Represent YourselfRead More
What are the remedies available if a child is bullied at school? How do I sue the school? Me Lambert explains this case of civil liability.
In the spring, many citizens see their vehicles damaged by potholes that multiply in the streets. Me Lambert explains how to file a civil action against cities and municipalities for the property damage you have suffered.
In Quebec civil law, a principal is a person to whom the employee is subordinate, such as an employee (attendant) vis-à-vis his employer (principal) or a subcontractor (attendant) vis-à-vis a general contractor. As a victim, you will be able to sue both for damages you have suffered, because the principal is liable to his servant. …
The liability of the principal for a fault committed by his agentRead More
Few people are aware of the personal home help offered by the SAAQ, despite the fact that they receive help from a loved one to go about various activities of daily living. What activities are recognized by the SAAQ’s evaluation grid and is it worth contesting the amount granted by the SAAQ? Mr. Lambert answers your questions.
Compensation by the SAAQ for personal assistance at homeRead More
Social assistance often makes a claim if there are deposits in a claimant’s bank account, alleging that they are donations. However, this claim is generally made without any explanation of the amounts recorded. Mr. Lambert explains how this way of doing things constitutes an infringement of the right to have a full and complete defence by presenting a real case.
When social assistance starts searching your bank accountRead More
The compensation plan for victims of road accidents of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is that of “no-fault”, that is, without regard to fault. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Canada expanded this concept to give immunity to third parties from misconduct in their response to an automobile accident. Me Lambert analyzes and explains what this judgment implies for the victims of road accidents.
The SAAQ’s no-fault regime reviewed by the Supreme Court of CanadaRead More
What if you are the victim of defamatory remarks that damage your reputation? This is a typical case of civil liability that requires proof of three criteria: fault, damage and causation. We will explain what the defamation action is and what are the situations giving rise to such a remedy.
You are a victim of psychological harassment and you do not know what to do? Want to build a case against your employer, but don’t know how? Wondering how psychological harassment is proven in court? Me Lambert answers your questions in this practical guide.
A guide for victims of psychological harassment at workRead More
A claimant who is unfit for work because of his or her disability should be able to receive social assistance. This would amount to a guaranteed minimum income for the most vulnerable people in our society. Currently, a person with a disability is not entitled to benefits if he or she is in a couple and his or her spouse has income. Mr. Lambert explains his point of view.
Incapacity for work and the right to have a spouse on social assistanceRead More
What happens when her roommate becomes her spouse? Often, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity (MTESS) conducts an investigation and then a claim for marital life for the previous period. Me Lambert gives a classic case of social assistance investigation that illustrates this scenario.
