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Some difficult news from Oakvillian

Old Dec 23rd 2016, 9:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Tangram
I think Db was referring to this part "should be sued for everything it has" rather than the process itself.
Yes, the element of seeking revenge against the bus company sat ill with me. I've just instigated some litigation myself so I'm not wholly opposed to suing but it's an unpleasant business and a last resort. Generally, I think, all parties lose.
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Old Dec 23rd 2016, 9:59 pm
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Generally, I think, all parties lose.
Except for the lawyers......
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Old Dec 23rd 2016, 10:06 pm
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Except for the lawyers......
If you count only money then yes the lawyers may win.
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Old Dec 23rd 2016, 10:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Tangram
I think Db was referring to this part "should be sued for everything it has" rather than the process itself.
Originally Posted by dbd33
Yes, the element of seeking revenge against the bus company sat ill with me. I've just instigated some litigation myself so I'm not wholly opposed to suing but it's an unpleasant business and a last resort. Generally, I think, all parties lose.
I didn't intend to refer to anything the two of you had said. I wholeheartedly agree with what you said.
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Originally Posted by DaveLovesDee
Except for the lawyers......
Unless they are on a contingency fee and lose. Then the disbursements will cost them a huge amount of money.
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Old Dec 24th 2016, 12:41 am
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Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
Unless they are on a contingency fee and lose. Then the disbursements will cost them a huge amount of money.
Let's not equate the legal profession with a charity. Contingency fee based professionals have a choice whether or not to accept cases and being businesses are only likely to accept cases where either they have a better than even chance of winning based on the facts before them or have factored in the possibility that the opposition may decide not to proceed given the costs involved.
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Old Dec 24th 2016, 12:44 am
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Let's not equate the legal profession with a charity...
Let's not demonise them either.
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I could be wrong...but I feel the legal side of this has no place in this thread. Perhaps litigation could be discussed in a new thread...in the New Year.

For now our thoughts and prayers should be with Rosie and her family.
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I could be wrong...but I feel the legal side of this has no place in this thread. Perhaps litigation could be discussed in a new thread...in the New Year.

For now our thoughts and prayers should be with Rosie and her family.
Exactly
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Old Dec 24th 2016, 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I could be wrong...but I feel the legal side of this has no place in this thread.
+1 on this, in fact I'd suggest being extremely careful and perhaps not post any of this stuff in public, as the defense team will likely find the posts and try to use them in a pretrial or trial (to influence decisions).

This might sound a little OTT, but I'd recommend keeping the thread focused on Rosie, and applying a little moderation to keep it that way (and try to maintain a positive and hopeful feel to thread).

The family obviously doesn't need any additional stress right now.
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Old Dec 24th 2016, 9:30 pm
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Best wishes to the Long family on this Christmas. Hopes and 'prayers' that Rosie's recovery is progressing.
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Old Dec 25th 2016, 5:50 am
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Originally Posted by Shard
Best wishes to the Long family on this Christmas. Hopes and 'prayers' that Rosie's recovery is progressing.
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Old Dec 25th 2016, 7:06 am
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Thinking of Rosie and her family today
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Old Dec 27th 2016, 2:32 am
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Just saw some pics on Facebook, looks like Rosie's tracheostomy is out! Not certain but it looks like it from the picture! Fingers crossed!

There was also a pic of Doug and a ukulele. It's pretty spectacular.

For anyone in the Oakville area, there is a fundraiser tomorrow: https://m.facebook.com/Film.Ca/photos/a.636668163020932.1073741825.117032268317860/1315573791797029/?type=3&source=54 (hopefully that link works, on mobile...)
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Old Dec 27th 2016, 9:51 pm
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Just had an update from Doug. Rosie isn't fully disconnected from the ventilator yet, but is strong enough to spend a couple of hours per day of the ventilator.

Rosie will be at McMaster another 3 or so weeks at least but looking like the transition to Bloorview isn't too far away.

Some good news!
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