Every year, thousands of Manitobans suffer accidental slip and fall injuries while going about their daily routines. Slip and fall injuries can create a significant burden in terms of pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs. Pollock & Company is a Winnipeg law firm with extensive experience in personal injury claims. We… Read More

This June, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make September 30th a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families, and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation… Read More

In the COVID-19 pandemic world, many people are wondering about the ramifications that the coronavirus is having on criminal liability. For example, could a person be held criminally responsible in Canada if they infected another person? What could happen if that person dies or suffers from serious injuries or disabilities due to COVID-19? Can those… Read More

Contract law is at the heart of commerce between individuals, businesses, and all other groups. If something goes wrong with a sale, project, business deal or any other situation that involves a an agreement, you may need the help of a team of experienced contractual dispute litigation lawyers. What is a contractual dispute? Contractual disputes… Read More

Insurance policies are commonly seen as an all-encompassing safety net. You take out insurance to protect yourself from various issues (health problems, property damage, car accidents, etc.) and hope that you never have to make a claim. If ever the worst-case scenario comes true, then the insurance policy can protect you financially. It can cover… Read More

With the Cannabis Act relaxing the rules around personal marijuana use, some may believe that this means the government will allow free rein.  Just because cannabis legalization is taking effect, there are still penalties involved for certain acts involving cannabis. The purpose of the Cannabis Act is to help regulate the use, distribution, possession, and… Read More

Being criminally charged is an intimidating process that should be guided by an experienced defense lawyer to ensure the best possible outcome. The criminal charge process is difficult to navigate without education and experience. Without legal representation, a person facing criminal conviction in any situation may experience more severe penalties and longer sentences. The criminal… Read More

The term medical malpractice is used to describe an incident when a health care professional or provider is neglectful in providing appropriate treatment for a patient, fails to take appropriate action, or gives subpar treatment that results in the harm, injury, or death of the individual. Defining medical malpractice: Canada’s situation In most cases, a… Read More

Slip and fall accidents can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally. After the initial shock of the fall goes away, it’s important to take the proper actions. These actions are important should there be legal proceedings. Slip and Fall Accidents – review the area To begin, you want to review the area. Determine if factors… Read More

Adults are not the only group of individuals associated with medical malpractice situations. Unfortunately, infants are also subject to instances of malpractice. When you have a child who is injured due to medical negligence, it is important to take action on their behalf. Learning what constitutes infant injury medical malpractice will help you make the… Read More