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Oshawa Passenger Vehicle Accident Lawyer

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Car accidents can result in a range of unfortunate outcomes, from minor injuries to emotional trauma to fatalities. The majority of vehicle collisions are unintentional, but a driver’s negligence on the road could exacerbate the conditions that lead to an accident. Reckless, illegal behaviour like distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Ontario.

As an injured victim of a car accident, you may be eligible to claim accident benefits from your insurance company, which may cover costs related to:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Repair or replacement costs for your vehicle
  • Dependent benefits
  • And possibly more, if you qualify

If you sustained injuries in a car accident caused by another driver, an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer may be able to help you navigate the process of seeking remuneration, so you can focus on your recovery.

Common Passenger Vehicle Accident Injuries

While some survivors of car accidents may walk away from their collision without a scratch, oftentimes an accident on the road can cause a variety of injuries, ranging in severity from moderate to life-threatening. Some injuries sustained in passenger vehicle accidents can require Long-Term hospitalization, or in extremely unfortunate situations, permanent, live-in medical assistance. Common injuries sustained in car accidents include:

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Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury commonly sustained in passenger vehicle accidents and can lead to chronic neck pains. Whiplash is a soft tissue injury, but it can aggravate pre-existing conditions, like herniated discs in a victim’s back and neck.

Whiplash can occur when the sudden impact of a collision with another vehicle forces a victim’s head to involuntarily jolt in one direction and then another. Symptoms of whiplash include:

  • Neck pain
  • Limited range of motion in the neck
  • Neck stiffness
  • Numbness in arms
  • Shoulder and arm pain
  • Headaches and dizziness

Immediately following a car accident, victims suffering from whiplash may not experience severe, initial symptoms. This is because the shock of an accident may temporarily delay the pain of injuries sustained. Therefore, after an accident with another passenger vehicle, even if you don’t think medical treatment is necessary, seeking immediate medical attention can help prevent future complications, and provide you with an accurate diagnosis and recovery plan.

Although most people experiencing symptoms of whiplash usually recover within a matter of weeks, sustaining this serious injury can lead to chronic problems, especially if victims suffer from pre-existing back and neck conditions. If a collision with another driver caused you to sustain serious injuries, an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer may be able to help you recover damages for costs resulting from your injuries.

Determining Fault In A Passenger Vehicle Accident

After collisions occur, insurance companies use R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 668: Fault Determination Rules to assign degrees of responsibility to the parties involved. Factors such as inclement weather or lack of visibility are not considered during these evaluations. Instead, insurance companies use the Fault Determination Rules to compare an accident’s circumstances to diagrams of common automotive collisions. Based on their findings, companies assign degrees or percentages of liability to drivers involved in collisions. Even if you don’t believe your actions directly caused an accident, based on this fault determination process, you may be held partially responsible. If so, the amount of accident benefits you’re entitled to recover may be reduced.

In these situations, an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer may be able to help you appeal an insurance company’s fault determination. A lawyer might also be able to help you negotiate a new settlement with your insurance company.

In cases where the other driver is determined to be primarily at-fault for an accident in which you suffered permanent, catastrophic injuries, an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer may be able to help you seek additional compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the other driver.

Recovering Damages For Passenger Vehicle Accident Injuries

In addition to physical injuries sustained in a car accident, victims may experience mental or emotional anguish. Furthermore, the financial costs incurred as the result of another driver’s negligence can be significant. Keeping records of vehicle damages, medical treatments, and other expenses resulting from your accident may help an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer determine the total damages an accident victim is eligible to pursue.

If injuries you’ve sustained are severe or permanent, a lawyer may be able to help you file a personal injury claim against the other driver. In these cases, an Oshawa passenger vehicle accident lawyer may be able to help you compile and analyze various types of evidence, such as medical records, physician testimonies, earnings statements, financial records, and more to illustrate the full effects that another driver’s negligence has had on your life.

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If you’ve sustained injuries in a passenger vehicle accident caused by another driver, you may be eligible to pursue accountability and restitution. An Oshawa car accident lawyer may be able to provide you with useful advice and assistance, so you can focus on your recovery. To discuss the details of your case, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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Case Results

car accident Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some car accident related wins we’ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Car Accident

$8.05M

We successfully obtained this settlement for a very deserving client involved in a car accident.

Settlement

Car Accident

$3.1M

In this case a family lost their father in a car accident. The settlement amount was made to the surviving spouse and children of the deceased.

Settlement

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$2.57M

Client Injuries: Traumatic brain injury with soft tissue injuries.

Settlement

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$2.2M

A pregnant woman was driving a car and was subsequently hit by another car. She eventually gave birth to a child with cerebral palsy as a result of this accident.

Settlement

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$2.20M

Vehicle hit by transport truck which was changing lanes. Client Injuries: Psychiatric impairments.

Settlement

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$2.05M

Client Injuries: Mild traumatic brain injury with ongoing cognitive impairments

Settlement

Car Accident

$1.65M

Client Injuries: Mild traumatic brain injury with ongoing cognitive impairments

Settlement

Car Accident

$1.625M

Vehicle struck by another vehicle making a U-turn. Client Injuries: Headaches, vision issues, chronic pain and psychological issues

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Download Our "Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario" E-Book

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how car accident claims work.

Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario

This guide to car accident lawsuits in Ontario will help you:

  • Understand your rights after a car accident in Ontario
  • Learn how and when to file a lawsuit against an at-fault driver
  • Explore the types of damages you can pursue, including pain and suffering, loss of income, medical expenses, and more
  • Identify the key steps in a car accident claim
  • Know what kind of evidence to collect to strengthen your claim
  • Understand how limitation periods and other legal deadlines will affect your claim
  • Discover how a personal injury lawyer can help you on your legal journey to compensation
  • And more
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Download Our "Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule" E-Book

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how accident benefits claims work.

Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule

In this ebook, you’ll learn about:

  • How to apply for Accident Benefits
  • Eligibility requirements for Accident Benefits
  • Benefits and compensation available to workers and non-earners
  • Benefits and compensation for caregivers of injured individuals
  • Benefits available for medical and rehabilitation expenses
  • Benefits available for death and funeral expenses
  • The difference between minor injuries and catastrophic impairment injuries
  • How a motor vehicle accident lawyer can help you ensure you receive all of the compensation you’re entitled to through SABS
  • And more
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car accident FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for car accident claims

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.

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.

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.

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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