Effective immediately, all female public service employees (PSEs) who suffered gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working in an RCMP workplace between September 19, 1974 and July 5, 2019 may be eligible for compensation under the Tiller Class … Read More
Broken Dreams Broken Lives
This article was originally posted on the Merlo Davidson website by Guy Versailles. You can read it here. In his final report released today, the Honourable Michel Bastarache, C.C., Q.C., appointed to administer the Merlo Davidson RCMP Class-Action Settlement Agreement, recommends … Read More
$100M RCMP class-action team hears ‘horrifying’ stories of abuse and rape but claimant numbers low
This news article was originally posted on CBC on Nov 18, 2020, by Meghan Grant. You can read it here. With a January deadline looming, only a fraction of the women expected to register claims have come forward to be … Read More
Why Does The Legal System Retraumatize Victims? Trauma-Informed Care is Needed
This article was originally posted on Canadian Lawyer Mag on 14 Aug 2020. Lawyers need to be cognizant that clients can come from many traumatizing circumstances, writes Jill Taylor Before my legal career, I was a registered nurse for 14 … Read More
How Much is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
People who have been injured in an accident always ask, “how much is my claim worth?” when it comes to seeking compensation. Unfortunately, there are too many factors that go into evaluating the value of a claim, as every case … Read More
Why Hire A Lawyer For Victims of Crime Financial Benefits?
The Alberta Victims of Crime Act is a significant law that allows individuals that have suffered from violent crimes the chance to obtain financial compensation. Whether you have sustained an injury directly caused by an eligible offence, such as assault, … Read More
Higgerty Law Explains Court Approved RCMP Class Action Settlement
The Federal Court has approved the class action settlement filed in July 2019. The settlement applies to women who worked for or with the RCMP across Canada in non-policing roles and experienced sexual or gender-based harassment or discrimination between September … Read More
Court approves settlement for women suing RCMP over discrimination
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Allegations of Sexual Harassment, Discrimination
Female police officers come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination Read full article here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/female-police-officers-come-forward-with-allegations-of-sexual-harassment-discrimination-1.4821765
Press Conference with Klein Lawyers and Higgerty Law
8 July 2019 – Press Conference with Klein Lawyers and Higgerty Law announcing Female Non-Policing RCMP Class Action Settlement
Emotional Distress Damages For A Personal Injury Case
Emotional distress is one of the many factors that can impede someone’s recovery from an injury or accident. The mental and emotional toll of an incident can impair people, affecting their livelihoods, social life, and impacting them economically, such as … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About The Victim of Crime Act of Alberta
Unfortunately, anyone can be a victim of a crime. You could be walking down the street at night and be assaulted. You could be attacked at your office while leaving work. Crime can happen at any time and anywhere, and … Read More
How PTSD Plays a Part in Personal Injury Claims
PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) is a severe mental condition that can disrupt your whole life. Your relationships, your job, your health, and your social activities can all be impacted in a profoundly negative way. It can also increase your risk … Read More
How An Immigration Lawyer Can Help You With Your Visa Application
Applying for a visa in Canada can be difficult if you don’t know the process. There is a lot of paperwork to fill out, multiple application processes to adhere to, and confusing terms and conditions to understand. The process highlights … Read More
Settlement Terms of the RCMP Class Action Lawsuit
Non-policing female employees, consultants and volunteers can join the RCMP class action lawsuit to settle allegations of gender and sexual orientation-based harassment and discrimination. The RCMP has agreed to a settlement. Women who experienced abuse and whose claims are approved … Read More
Who is Eligible to Join the RCMP Class Action Lawsuit?
The RCMP class action lawsuit for women who experienced harassment while working within the RCMP covers an estimated 41,000 potential claimants. If you worked for or with the RCMP between September 19, 1974 and July 5, 2019 in a non-policing … Read More
Quick Guide to the RCMP Class Action Settlement
You probably don’t know about the details of the lawsuit, what the case is about, who is eligible to make a claim and the settlement guidelines. This guide highlights key points about the RCMP class action. Important Facts to Know … Read More
“Hit and Run”: I was in a car accident but don’t know the other driver
Book your free consultation today Book online now What’s worse than getting into a car accident? Getting into one, and then having the other driver flee the scene. Why would the driver run? Impaired driving, uninsured vehicle, criminal record, expired … Read More
Lawsuit filed in connection to explosion in Fort McMurray fire aftermath
The blast took place in the Dickinsfield neighbourhood while the entire city was under an evacuation order because of a powerful wildfire. The lawsuit alleges the explosion was the result of the improper restoration of natural gas service to the … Read More
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