BRAIN INJURY LAWYER IN BARRIE

Q: What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)?

A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a head injury that temporarily affects the functioning of the brain. Brain injuries come in three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Most brain injuries fit into the “mild” category.

Q: Isn’t That the Same as a Concussion?

An mTBI is also often called a concussion. People often think of concussions rather casually, but they are brain injuries and should be treated as such. Any disruption to your brain at all must be taken seriously.

Q: What Are Some Common Symptoms?

Every person will experience different symptoms, with severity depending on the area of the brain affected and the individual in question. These symptoms can be placed into three different categories: Physical – this includes headaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, or blurred vision. Cognitive – difficulty with things such as attention, concentration, memory, information processing, reasoning, or planning. Emotional – you may suffer from irritability, mood swings, depression, or anxiety.

Q: My Symptoms Aren’t Fading – What’s Going On?

A brain injury is a brain injury, even if it is relatively “mild”. There’s nothing “mild” about a concussion – even minor bumps to the head can have long-lasting effects and persistent symptoms. If you have suffered an mTBI, you should seek treatment as soon as possible, even if you did not lose consciousness.

Q: My Loved One Has Suffered an mTBI. How Do I Help Them?

The best thing you can do for them is to remain patient. Take time to learn more about mTBIs and the challenges they may be facing. You may notice that they are a new person and you should take the time to get to know them. You can help them with their daily life by helping them set realistic goals and make strategies for meeting them. Separating tasks into smaller, more achievable ones, develop routines and structure the day using external cues such as alarms. If you are talking to them, make sure you have their full attention or else they may miss what you are saying.

Q: How Do I Start a Treatment Plan for a Brain Injury?

Treatment for an mTBI can involve many different professionals, such as your family doctor, a physiotherapist, a neuropsychologist, a case manager, a lawyer, an occupational therapist, and more. You should seek out those who are trained in mTBIs, as not every healthcare professional will be. It can feel overwhelming at first. Start with someone who is experienced in mTBIs and work from there.

Q: Do I Have Insurance and Legal Rights Following an mTBI?

Everyone’s needs are different. Your best route is to seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer who specializes in mTBIs.

Question 1

HIRING FOR LAW CLERK

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Littlejohn Barristers, an established Personal Injury Law Firm in Barrie, Ontario, is looking to hire a Law Clerk Graduate with 0-4 years experience for an exciting opportunity working in a growing law firm with plenty of room for development and learning. We take great pride in providing a solid work-life balance. Our compensation is competitive and we would appreciate the opportunity to match or exceed any legitimate salary offer(s) received from another employer(s) by any successful candidate. Our firm’s practice is restricted to handling only serious personal injury lawsuits, including motor vehicle accidents, occupier’s liability, and long-term disability claims. The successful candidate(s) will be working closely with counsel on all aspects of a file, including drafting correspondence, producing documents, managing undertakings, contacting clients, scheduling mediations and Pre- Trials, etc. The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work well independently and as the member of a team, and desire for a high level of responsibility in a fast paced environment. QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for a qualified, reliable, trustworthy person with a strong work ethic, who is prepared to work in a team environment. The ability to multi-task and allocate time wisely is an asset. Must have access to a vehicle on a daily basis. Only candidates with a Law Clerk Diploma will be considered at this time. REQUIREMENTS: Law clerk diploma Recent graduate Must be available to work overtime when needed, particularly during every trial season It is mandatory to have a reliable vehicle, possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and a valid auto insurance policy on a daily basis

Question 2

HIRING FOR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

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Littlejohn Barristers, an established Personal Injury Law Firm in Barrie, Ontario, is looking to hire a lawyer. Our firm’s practice is restricted to handling only serious personal injury lawsuits, including motor vehicle accidents, occupier’s liability, and long-term disability claims. We offer excellent mentoring opportunities as well as the opportunity to build a practice and sound client base in a growing community. We take great pride in providing a solid work-life balance. Our compensation is competitive and we would appreciate the opportunity to match or exceed any legitimate salary offer(s) received from another employer(s) by any successful candidate. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated passion for advocacy, good client skills, and a desire to work hard to contribute to a growing law firm. The ideal candidate should also have experience attending at uncontested and contested motions as well as Examinations for Discovery. Please submit a cover letter and résumé via “Apply Now” form.

Question 3

HIRING SUMMER STUDENT

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2024 Summer Student Position - this position has been filled. Please come back in the 2025 season. Littlejohn Barristers Personal Injury Law Firm, located in Barrie, Ontario, is looking to hire a first or second year law student for the upcoming summer with the opportunity thereafter to work part-time during the school year. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for advocacy and desire to work hard to contribute to a growing law firm. The candidate must be available to work full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. The candidate must reside locally in the Simcoe County Area or be willing to relocate. Proof of a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, current automobile insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle on a daily basis will be required at the interview as the successful candidate may be requested to attend at the Court House or other locations on very short notice. This position represents a great opportunity to learn about Personal Injury Litigation from the ground up and gain experience within the field of Litigation Law. Duties would be assigned as necessity dictates. Testimonial from a previous summer student: My summer with Littlejohn Barristers was everything I could have asked for. Everyone at Littlejohn Barristers was extremely welcoming and professional. From the jump I was able to gain practical litigation experience by working on both Statutory Accident Benefit claims and tort disputes. As part of the collegial team at Littlejohn Barrister I was immediately involved in significant legal research and gained hands on experience in all aspects of personal injury law, including correspondence to defence counsel and clients, the gathering and production of undertakings, and the preparation of Affidavits of Documents and their corresponding Schedule A documents in advance of discovery. As the summer progressed, I was able to work with senior lawyers in the firm on research memos and Factums for Motions to Disclose Undertakings, Under Advisements and Refusals, gaining practical legal experience and learning how to improve my written and oral advocacy skills. If you are interested in building a career in litigation Littlejohn Barristers provides unmatched training and guidance. - Jason Corry