Bartolini Berlingieri Barrafato Fortino LLP

01/06/2023

⚖️ Knowing the helps your case. Consult an attorney first before you sign any release or other document sent to you or any offer made to you by an insurance company immediately following an accident.

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12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best this holiday season.

11/11/2022

11/10/2022

Whether you have been injured in a severe accident or charged with a crime, we take the time to get to know you and your case, explain your available options, and work with you to achieve the best outcome.

Contact us for a Free Consultation at (905) 577‑6833
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11/03/2022

Our injury lawyers don’t back down from a fight. We have the knowledge, experience, and resources to take your case to trial, and we work to get you the money you deserve. We represent accident victims as we’ve done for the past 40 years.

We are here when you need skilled, effective representation.


Call us today for a free consultation. (905)577‑6833

05/17/2022

Whether you have been injured in a severe accident or charged with a crime, we take the time to get to know you and your case, explain your available options, and work with you to achieve the best outcome.

Contact us for a Free Consultation (905) 577‑6833
*some exceptions may apply

https://www.bbbflawyershamilton.ca/contact-us

05/11/2022

If you’re facing a painful and potentially life-altering legal situation, you need a strong team behind you. It would be best if you had someone you could trust. It would help if you had someone who would advocate for you, listen to you, and become your voice.

We are a team of dedicated, seasoned professionals who genuinely care and can provide you with guidance during uncertainty. If you have been charged with a criminal offence or someone close to you has been injured, contact us for a no-obligation consultation.

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04/27/2022

REAL ESTATE LAW
Purchasing your first home or selling your house to move on to your following is an exciting time in your life. However, it is necessary to make sure your transaction is a smooth one, and having experienced counsel handling your real estate deal will reduce your risks while saving you valuable time and money. Our lawyers will drill into the details of your agreement to make sure you understand exactly what you are getting. Call us if you buy or sell real estate or require any other service concerning real estate.

* Purchase or Sale
* Mortgages and Re-Financing
* New Home Construction Purchases
* Review of Purchase and Sale Agreements
* Land Development
* Land Disputes
* Financing Transactions
* Residential and Commercial Transactions
* Title Searches
* Title Insurance
* Institutional and Private Mortgages
* Transfer of Title/Ownership
* Property Division
* Commercial Leases
* Co-Habitation Agreements

Bartolini Berlingieri Barrafato Fortino LLP | Hamilton | Contact https://www.bbbflawyershamilton.ca/

04/13/2022

When completing a Will, it is imperative to craft or “design” it to meet your goals and keep your legacy intact. The following is a list of essential design elements to bring to an estate attorney when you are ready to make or update your Will:

1. List your Goals.
2. Name an Executor.
3. Name Alternate Executors.
4. List Specific Bequests.
5. List your “Residuary Beneficiaries.”
6. Name Trustee &/or Guardian of Minor or Disabled Children.
7. Name Remote Contingent Beneficiaries.
8. Review &/or Update your Estate Documents Every 3-5 Years!

Questions?
Our firm can assist with estate planning, business succession planning and tax planning. Contact us today!

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Hamilton, ON L8R 1H6
P: (905) 523-4545
F: (905) 528-9090

04/01/2022

Five Reasons Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Are you trying to settle a case? Unhappy with the offer to settle? After an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney to help you is the wisest move you can make as you may have better chances of handling the process efficiently. The claims process is not always easy, mainly when you should instead be focused on healing and your treatment if you have sustained injuries. A personal injury lawyer stands in for you, is your voice to help you overcome uphill battles, and works solely for your cause. Here are five other benefits that are enlisting a personal injury to has for your case:

1. THEY UNDERSTAND THE CLAIMS PROCESS AND CAN VALUE THE WORTHINESS OF YOUR CLAIM.
To help this process, gather all of the materials related to your medical treatment and the other expenses that resulted in the accident's aftermath. Your attorney, who is experienced with personal injury, understands all of the various intricacies related to how insurance companies work and uses that knowledge to leverage a better settlement.

2. NO FEES CHARGED UP-FRONT.
Most personal injury lawyers, including our law firm, do not charge clients unless they win the case or obtain a settlement. There is simply no risk involved; the only chance you take is not hiring an attorney, leaving you with a payment that is dissatisfying in the end.

3. THEY WADE THROUGH THE COMPLEX LEGAL JARGON.
Legal documents can often be challenging to decipher, but lawyers are trained and seasoned in this legal language. A lawyer also helps your case through all of the red tape and the never-ending paperwork that comes along with it.

4. CAN RESOLVE YOUR CASE THROUGH MEDIATION OR TAKE IT TO TRIAL.
Depending on the individual circumstances, an attorney can work on resolving your case during mediation or bring your case to trial in a lawsuit if you and the other side cannot come to a compromise. An attorney with trial experience, such as our very lead attorney, Ben Fortino, knows how to fight aggressively to pursue justice in the courtroom.

5. AN ATTORNEY FIGHTS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT.
Insurance companies tend to offer a “low-ball” settlement as their first offer. This is done mainly to close the case quickly and protect themselves from paying out too much. While it may be tempting to take this offer at first glance, we do not recommend this. It would help if you discussed your options with your attorney to decide on what the best possible settlement should be. If you take that first offer, you will not be able to obtain any further compensation for the same case again.
These are only some reasons why a personal injury lawyer can help you with your case. Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP would be happy to provide you with more answers if necessary. You can always give us a call to schedule a complimentary consultation with our attorneys.

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03/09/2022

Never sign any paperwork following a personal injury accident sent to you by an insurance company or their attorneys before fully understanding what you are signing and what the effect of what they are asking you to sign will be.

After an accident, whether a car accident, a trip and fall accident, a construction accident, or an on the job accident, in Ontario, the insurance company for the negligent or responsible party or one of their representatives may reach out to you directly with an offer to settle your claim “quickly” or offer to “cover your expenses” before you have had a chance to reflect on what just happened to you or to consider your options, or before the full extent of your injuries, or damages are known. They may ask you to sign a release or similar document; they may email or text it or send you a “docu-sign” email. Never sign any such release or accept any offer until you have consulted with an attorney.

Often following an accident, you don’t know the full extent of your injury or damage. You may seemingly feel “OK.” However, serious injuries don’t always manifest themselves right away. Often serious injuries may not manifest themselves for some time or even months following an accident. If you sign a release for the insurance company and accept a settlement offer before you know the full extent of your injury or damage, you will not be able to change your mind later or reopen your claim no matter what new injury may present itself or what further injury is discovered.

Consult an attorney first before you sign any release or other document sent to you or any offer made to you by an insurance company immediately following an accident.