Have you experienced the tragedy of losing a family member due to personal injury or medical malpractice? It is impossible to value the loss of a life, but in Manitoba, compensation is available in such circumstances.

Sure signs of spring in Manitoba: patches of green, the expectant smell of renewal in the air, birds returning from their southern sojourn, and roads opening up to swallow you, and whatever mode of transport you are using, whole. Every year, Winnipeg potholes are so dangerous due to the long winter and even longer and… Read More

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

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

If you are involved in a lawsuit, i.e., a medical malpractice or personal injury legal case, you may be subject to discovery. An examination for discovery is a question-and-answer session to gather evidence. The lawyer for one party will question the adverse individual, and vice versa. The goal is to collect facts that are related… Read More

If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligent actions of another individual, your life may change completely. Because of the accident, you could experience pain and possibly be unable to work. You may be facing months, and even years in recovery, enduring physical rehabilitation due to the injury. In a… Read More

You may hear a personal injury or medical malpractice lawyer at Pollock & Company talk to you about receiving money for “pain and suffering”. What does this phrase really mean, and how does the personal injury lawyer know how much money should be awarded to you in your lawsuit for pain and suffering? There are… Read More

As a personal injury lawyer, I often receive inquiries about what I call the “glass in the tuna,” namely, an instance where a person opens a can of food and finds a piece of broken glass or an insect inside. Does finding a piece of glass in the canned tuna mean that the consumer is entitled… Read More

How much is a case worth? Like so many answers in law, it depends. Damages, or compensation, can be awarded in a settlement, or ordered by a judge if the case goes to trial. Factors in shaping damages vary from case to case. In most situations, it is not possible or realistic for a lawyer… Read More

You’ve seen it on Perry Mason, Suits, The Good Wife…just about every legal show or movie, particularly of the American variety: a charming, charismatic lawyer questioning a person across a boardroom table, lulling them into a sense of comfort before bombarding them with a combination of witty comments/angry questioning/wild gestures/highly personal and irrelevant statements. While… Read More