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Car accidents in Welland can have deadly consequences. When local road users encounter negligent drivers, in the blink of an eye, through no fault of their own, they could sustain catastrophic physical injuries, be forced to endure years of emotional and financial struggle, and even lose their lives. Indeed, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s most recent report on road safety statistics, there were over 500 fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents throughout the province in just one year.
The survivors of motor vehicle collisions often face daunting, seemingly impossible challenges throughout their daily lives. Surviving a car accident can be a physically demanding, emotionally exhausting, and financially devastating experience.
Many injured accident survivors incur substantial financial losses for costs related to recovery and readjustment to life. The cost of sustaining injuries can feel insurmountable. Unfortunately, in many instances, the insurance coverage available to injured car accident survivors is not sufficient to cover their total losses.
Depending on the severity of the injuries sustained by survivors of the crash and the impact those injuries have on their overall quality of life, injured car accident victims in Welland could very well struggle to make ends meet. This is especially true of injured survivors of motor vehicle collisions who can no longer complete the tasks associated with their jobs as a result of their newly acquired medical conditions. Unable to earn the same wages to which they had become accustomed, injured car accident survivors might find themselves unable to pay their regular costs of living on top of the exorbitant injury-related expenses they have incurred. These expenses often include:
- Medical expenses
- Physiotherapy
- Mobility aids, assistive medical equipment
- Prescriptions
- Home modifications to accommodate newly acquired disabilities
- Ambulance services
- Mileage expenses to and from medical appointments
- Housekeeping services
- Psychological counselling
- Lost wages due to missed work
- Reduced future earning capability
- And possibly more
Provincial traffic laws exist so that the risk of injurious or fatal car accidents on the province’s roads and highways can be reduced. In accordance with the province’s Highway Traffic Act, anyone who operates a motor vehicle throughout Ontario is required to do so with a reasonable degree of caution and in a manner that takes the safety of other road users into consideration. When people violate the rules of the roads, serious accidents with serious consequences can occur.
When a driver’s wrongful conduct on the road leads to an injury-causing collision, the at-fault motorist might be considered negligent. Common examples of driver negligence that frequently leads to serious car accidents include:
- Texting while driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Fatigued driving
- Improperly changing lanes
- Ignoring traffic signs/signals
- And more
Negligent drivers could be required to compensate the injured accident victim for financial losses they have incurred as a result of their wrongful conduct. That is why, if you were hurt in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, it might be beneficial to book a free initial consultation with our Welland car accident lawyers.
By working with our car accident lawyers serving Welland, you might be able to recover the maximum amount of damages available to you. To learn how our Welland car accident lawyers might be able to help you get the compensation you deserve, contact us online or call 1-800-JUSTICE.
To Learn More, Call Preszler Injury Lawyers
In the aftermath of an injury-causing car accident, it can be difficult to know what to do next, or where to turn to begin your pursuit of accountability. That is why Preszler Injury Lawyers offer all prospective clients a free initial consultation.
During the cost-free, no-obligation first meeting with our car accident lawyers serving Welland, you will have the opportunity to discuss the details of your collision and learn if you are eligible to pursue legal action. To learn more about options that might be available to you, call 1-800-JUSTICE today.
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Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how car accident claims work.
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
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.
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
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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