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In the days, weeks, months, and even years following an injurious motor vehicle collision, many injured accident survivors incur substantial financial losses. These losses could be both economic and non-economic in nature, depending on the impact their accident has had on the injured survivor’s overall quality of life. But where can injured survivors of car accidents in Collingwood turn to pursue financial compensation?
In accordance with the province’s Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, all drivers must be insured. Additionally, all automobile insurance policies in the province must provide the coverage outlined in the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Therefore, all injured car crash survivors should be able to recover no-fault accident benefits from their insurance provider to cover some of the injury-related expenses they incurred as a result of their involvement in a collision. Accident benefits should be available to anyone who sustained injuries as the result of a motor vehicle collision, even if their own wrongful actions behind the wheel instigated the accident.Â
However, depending on the severity of the injuries they have sustained and the impact it has had on a car accident victim’s ability to continue working or performing routine tasks, the accident benefits available to them are often not sufficient to cover their total losses. As a result of another driver’s negligence, unsuspecting road users can sustain injuries ranging in severity from moderate to catastrophic. These injuries frequently include:
- WhiplashÂ
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken or fractured bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Strains and sprains
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Facial and dental injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuriesÂ
- Paralysis
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- And moreÂ
Because a complete stranger acted inappropriately on the road, injured accident victims could suffer the debilitating physical, psychological, and financial consequences for years following their collision. And in the aftermath of a collision, the accident benefits to which an injured car crash survivor might be able to access could be woefully inadequate to cover their total resulting losses.Â
For example, if a driver sustains a spinal cord injury (SCI), they might lose the use of parts of their body. Since their injury is considered to be catastrophic, the injured car crash survivor could be entitled to a maximum of $1 million in accident benefits to offset their costs of medical expenses. But, according to research available through the National Library of Medicine, a single Canadian’s estimated lifetime expenses resulting from a severe SCI could range from $1.5 million to $3 million. How are catastrophically injured survivors of car crashes caused by another negligent driver supposed to make up this massive shortfall in available coverage?
If your collision was caused by another driver’s negligence and you sustained compensable injuries as a result, consider contacting our Collingwood car accident lawyers. By working with our car accident lawyers serving Collingwood, you might be able to recover the maximum amount of compensation to which you are rightfully owed.Â
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Car accidents can happen to anyone. By engaging in wrongful conduct on the road, negligent drivers put the lives– and livelihoods– of other road users at risk.Â
To schedule a free initial consultation with our Collingwood car accident lawyers and learn about options for financial recovery that might be available to you, call 1-800-JUSTICE. Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers today to get started.
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How soon after an accident can I start receiving loss of income benefits?
Loss of income benefits are typically paid to injured victims of motor vehicle accidents once their claim has been approved by their auto insurance provider. To receive these benefits, you may be required to provide your insurer with documentation from your employer, physicians, and other medical experts stating that your injuries prevent you from working. You will not be granted loss of income benefits for any wages lost during the first 7 days after the injury-causing collision, however you may be eligible to claim lost income for missed working days after that time limitation has elapsed.
What happens if my injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment?
If your injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment, you may be entitled to additional benefits such as increased medical and rehabilitation benefits, attendant care benefits, and housekeeping and home maintenance benefits.
Do my family members have the right to sue the at-fault driver?
Close family members of a person who has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident may be able to sue the at-fault driver for their own losses such as loss of care, guidance, and companionship.
How much money can I receive to cover lost wages before and after trial?
The amount of income replacement benefits you can receive will depend on your pre-accident income, but typically these benefits can cover up to 70% of your gross income before the accident, up to a maximum of $400 per week. If you pursue a civil claim against the at-fault driver whose negligence caused your collision, you may be able to recover 100% of your gross income loss and earning capacity after the trial.
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