Video Questions and Answers from Bogoroch & Associates
Bogoroch & Associates is pleased to provide answers to commonly-asked questions about personal injury or medical malpractice actions in a series of videos.
Knowing what needs to be done – and who will do it – when you need to pursue a personal injury or medical malpractice action can be daunting and bewildering. Through the clear and reassuring words of Richard Bogoroch, you will have a clear roadmap of where to start and how to proceed if you need our assistance. The following is a selection of video clips, answering the following questions and speaking to a range of subjects:
How long will my personal injury case take? Richard Bogoroch reassuringly answers this and other frequently asked questions related to personal injury claims.
What documents pertaining to my case can I expect to receive?
What documents can I expect to receive? Richard Bogoroch outlines the extensive binder of documentation provided to each client when they engage the firm for a personal injury or other case. That binder contains copies of all correspondence, statements, reports and materials related to the client's case, and is a valuable repository of information that the client can refer to at any time.
What do I do with the bills and receipts related to my case?
What do I do with the bills and receipts related to my case? Richard Bogoroch explains how clients are to send all bills, invoices, receipts and related expenses to the firm, and the firm will handle them. Bogoroch & Associates will either obtain reimbursement for the client, or will ensure that related expenses are reflected in the claims associated with their case.
How do I manage without money while my case is ongoing?
How do I manage without money while my case is ongoing? Richard Bogoroch describes the proactive, aggressive approach the firm takes to ensuring that a client will be financially secure, even if a case settlement takes a long time. One approach is to ask the court or to request under the Insurance Act for advance payments on a settlement, to tide the client over while a lawsuit is ongoing. This can often be done expeditiously when liability in a case is not in dispute.
Understanding chronic pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia litigation
Understanding chronic pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia litigation - Richard Bogoroch speaks sensitively to the importance of thorough understanding and preparation in dealing with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia cases. Bogoroch personally has over 25 years' experience and the firm has dealt in hundreds of cases where the victims' conditions have met with skepticism, but the cases have been won with just and appropriate results.
What can I expect from the examination for discovery pretrial hearing?
What can I expect from the examination for discovery pretrial hearing? Richard Bogoroch explains that the examination for discovery is the questioning of the plaintiff, who the firm represents, after the statements of claim and defence have been filed in a case. The firm briefs the client beforehand to ensure that the client feels comfortable and confident with the process.
What is mediation? Richard Bogoroch explains how after the examination for discovery, the client and other parties must proceed to mediation, an alternate dispute resolution approach that avoids having to take a case to trial. Richard Bogoroch outlines the process, and describes how the firm works with the client to determine a mediation strategy and settlement goals.
Will I be seen by a specialist in conjunction with my case?
Will I be seen by a specialist in conjunction with my case? Richard Bogoroch explains how every personal injury client working with his firm is seen by an appropriate specialist or specialists. Specialists assess the injury, the nature of the injury and the effects of the injury on the client. Where necessary, a range of experts are brought in to document the extent of the client's loss on all levels due to the injury.
How much is my case worth? Richard Bogoroch explains how the firm gives a written opinion on the worth of a case once a full assessment, including input from specialists and experts, has been completed. He also speaks to the limits on pain and suffering damages in Canadian cases.
Giving back to society through our charitable giving program
Giving back to society through our charitable giving program - Richard Bogoroch describes the firm's involvement in charitable giving and volunteering to hospitals, medical and rehabilitation organizations, law society initiatives and more. Learn more about the firm's charitable activities here.
The importance of returning phone calls and email messages
The importance of returning phone calls and email messages - The title of this segment says it all. Richard Bogoroch discusses the firm's commitment to same-day responses to any inquiries from their valued clients. As Richard puts it, he wants all clients to feel they are informed participants in their own cases, and that can best be done by being communicative and responsive to clients' questions and calls.
Client testimonials - Client satisfaction and wellbeing are paramount to Bogoroch & Associates. The firm is very grateful for the heartfelt testimonials it receives from clients. Their words speak powerfully to the dedication and success of the Bogoroch & Associates team. Read a selection of them here.
Providing transportation for office visits - Richard Bogoroch describes how the firm arranges for or pays for clients' transportation to and from the firm's office. It's just one more way that Bogoroch & Associates makes things a little easier and more convenient when a client is going through a difficult case.
