Legal Expertise – Edson Legal https://www.edsonlegal.com Edson Legal Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:29:39 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Your rights if injured after police misconduct https://www.edsonlegal.com/your-rights-if-injured-after-police-misconduct/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/your-rights-if-injured-after-police-misconduct/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:25:06 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1522 Your rights if injured after police misconduct Police officers have a responsibility to act with respect and respect the constitutional rights of those within their custody. All too often, we’ve heard cases of police officers who abuse their power and cause serious injury to arrestees. If you have sustained injuries while in police custody, you […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/your-rights-if-injured-after-police-misconduct/feed/ 0 What to do when deliberate indifference or failure to intervene results in an injury https://www.edsonlegal.com/what-to-do-when-deliberate-indifference-or-failure-to-intervene-results-in-an-injury/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/what-to-do-when-deliberate-indifference-or-failure-to-intervene-results-in-an-injury/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:12:54 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1517 What to do when deliberate indifference or failure to intervene results in an injury The law prohibits jail and prison personnel from performing acts that go against the basic human and constitutional rights of persons in custody. Once you are behind prison doors, you’ve surrendered your liberty, but this doesn’t mean that you should also […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/what-to-do-when-deliberate-indifference-or-failure-to-intervene-results-in-an-injury/feed/ 0 How to sue for police harassment https://www.edsonlegal.com/how-to-sue-for-police-harassment/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/how-to-sue-for-police-harassment/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:50:19 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1514 How to sue for police harassment Police officers receive adequate training to ensure that they’re able to set aside their personal biases when on the job. Unfortunately, some police officers  use their powers under the law to commit acts of police harassment. These actions of unjust assumptions or abuse of power can lead to a […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/how-to-sue-for-police-harassment/feed/ 0 Get compensated for false imprisonment and wrongful arrest https://www.edsonlegal.com/get-compensated-for-false-imprisonment-and-wrongful-arrest/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/get-compensated-for-false-imprisonment-and-wrongful-arrest/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:31:38 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1510 Get compensated for false imprisonment and wrongful arrest Getting arrested by the police in itself is an intimidating experience. If you have been a victim of wrongful arrest, you can work with an experienced senior  lawyer to claim compensation from the police. Wrongful arrest cases involve situations where law enforcement officers make an arrest without […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/get-compensated-for-false-imprisonment-and-wrongful-arrest/feed/ 0 Are you a victim of a wrongful arrest? https://www.edsonlegal.com/are-you-a-victim-of-a-wrongful-arrest/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/are-you-a-victim-of-a-wrongful-arrest/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:34:17 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1502 Are you a victim of a wrongful arrest? An arrest can be described as an intentional deprivation of a victim’s freedom of movement and liberty. Arrests are often conducted by police officers but there are situations where private arrests can be done by security guards. Law enforcement officers can be held liable for making a […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/are-you-a-victim-of-a-wrongful-arrest/feed/ 0 Commercial Insurance Claims – A Lawyer’s Input During Corona Virus /Covid 19 https://www.edsonlegal.com/covid-19-commercial-insurance-lawyer-corona-virus/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/covid-19-commercial-insurance-lawyer-corona-virus/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:16:52 +0000 https://www.edsonlegal.com/?p=1440 The COVID-19 pandemic also known as the Corona Virus pandemic is rapidly developing and the situation is changing from day to day including the business and legal  landscape.  Barry Edson , founder of Edson Legal has almost 40 years of experience providing clients with legal representation respecting insurance claims and disputes including in the area […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/covid-19-commercial-insurance-lawyer-corona-virus/feed/ 0 Slip and Fall Accidents https://www.edsonlegal.com/slip-fall-accidents/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/slip-fall-accidents/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:02:02 +0000 https://edsonlegal.com/?p=459 When you injure yourself in a slip and fall accident, you want to be able to get the help you need. With medical bills and job responsibilities looming over your head, it is essential that you get back on your feet as soon as you can. Falls are the leading cause of injury in Canada, […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/slip-fall-accidents/feed/ 0 The Effect of Social Media on Insurance Disability Claims https://www.edsonlegal.com/the-effect-of-social-media-on-insurance-disability-claims/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/the-effect-of-social-media-on-insurance-disability-claims/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:45:29 +0000 https://edsonlegal.com/?p=643 It is no longer a secret that insurance companies are searching for that “smoking gun” on social networking websites to refute injury and disability claims. Indeed, what better refutation is there than a photograph showing the insured engaging in an activity inconsistent with the injury or disability which they allege? However, what few know is […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/the-effect-of-social-media-on-insurance-disability-claims/feed/ 0 Pastore v Aviva Canada Inc. (2012) – Catastrophic Impairment https://www.edsonlegal.com/pastore-v-aviva-canada-inc-2012-catastrophic-impairment/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/pastore-v-aviva-canada-inc-2012-catastrophic-impairment/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:49:58 +0000 https://edsonlegal.com/?p=651 Pastore v Aviva Canada Inc (2012) is the latest in a trilogy of cases by the Ontario Court of Appeal relating to the important definition of catastrophic impairment. The court ruled that only one marked or extreme functional impairment due to a mental or behavioral disorder is necessary to qualify accident victims for enhanced catastrophic […]

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]]> https://www.edsonlegal.com/pastore-v-aviva-canada-inc-2012-catastrophic-impairment/feed/ 0 Knowing Who To Make A Slip and Fall Injury Claim Against https://www.edsonlegal.com/knowing-who-to-make-a-slip-and-fall-injury-claim-against/ https://www.edsonlegal.com/knowing-who-to-make-a-slip-and-fall-injury-claim-against/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:53:43 +0000 https://edsonlegal.com/?p=655 With three major snowstorms already ­this winter and perhaps even more to come, Torontonians know all too well the kind of hazards that melting snow and dropping temperatures can bring. A night out at the restaurant, or a walk to the grocery store can lead to a slip and fall incident and unforeseen lasting injuries. […]

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