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Financial compensation may be available for those who have been injured as a result of an accident. Our team of Arnprior personal injury lawyers would be happy to talk through the specifics of your case and address your questions. While each case is different, you may be entitled to legal compensation to help cover the following:
- The cost of medical treatment
- Psychological treatment
- Physiotherapy
- Assistive devices and mobility aids
- The costs of medication
- Pain and suffering
- Ambulance services
- Attendant care
- Mobility-related modifications to your home
- Travel to and from appointments (eg. medical)
- Housekeeping services
- Wages you have lost as a result of your injury
- Reduced or lost future income potential
- And more
At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to treating each client with utmost care, prioritizing clear and timely communication, honesty, and transparency in our legal approach. Having helped the victims of personal injury accidents for over 60 years in a range of cases, our team is dedicated to helping our clients recover their fair and rightful compensatory amounts. Our Arnprior personal injury lawyers will not collect legal fees until you are paid, and we also offer a free initial consultation to all prospective clients.
If you have sustained injuries as a result of an accident and would like to know more about what legal options might be available, contact our Arnprior personal injury lawyers today and see how we might be of service to you.
You can contact us online by booking a consultation through our website intake form, or give us a call toll-free at 1-800-JUSTICE today.
Types of Accidents
A personal injury can stem from a wide range of different kinds of accidents, and our Arnprior personal injury lawyers have decades of experience assisting injured individuals and their family members in their fight for fair compensation in the wake of a traumatic injury. Some of the most common causes of severe injury include:
- Motor vehicle accidents (including car accidents)
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites
- Defective products
- Birth Injuries
- Sexual assault
- And more
The circumstances of each individual case may be vastly different, but there is often one common factor: the negligence of another person. Negligence occurs when another individual, group of individuals, or entity (such as an organization) has failed to consider your safety and, instead, engaged in irresponsible actions (or inactions) that cause another individual to sustain compensable injuries. In these types of circumstances, the at-fault party could be legally required to compensate their victims for the damages they have incurred as a result of their negligence.
Are You Eligible to Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
In order to be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim, you are typically required to prove that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care. A duty of care is a responsibility to take certain precautions to ensure the safety of others. For example, laws surrounding premises liability require the owners and/or occupiers of properties to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of visitors. Other examples of people who are often responsible for providing a duty of care include drivers, product manufacturers, and skilled professionals such as doctors.
On the road, drivers behind the wheel of any motor vehicle have a duty of care to take reasonable precautions in order to keep their passengers and fellow road users safe. This includes following traffic laws such as traffic lights and speed limits, and not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to a reasonable standard of safety precautions could contribute to severe accidents, causing other people to sustain potentially life-altering injuries.
If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s failure to take reasonable steps in upholding the duty of care they owed you, you may be eligible for compensation by pursuing a personal injury claim. Our Arnprior personal injury lawyers may be able to clarify your eligibility through a series of questions, including:
- Did the at-fault party owe you a duty of care?
- Did the at-fault party breached that duty by engaging in negligent conduct?
- Were your injuries a result of the at-fault party’s negligence?
- Have you incurred financial loss as a result of your injuries?
If you are eligible to pursue a civil claim, certain evidence might help to substantiate your claim. Our Arnprior personal injury lawyers may request that you provide the following types of evidence:
- Photographs of the scene of the accident
- Authorized medical reports
- Doctor testimony
- Eyewitness testimony
- Police reports
- Surveillance footage from the accident scene
- Police reports
- And more
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?
One negligent action or omission, in a certain context, could have devastating consequences. For instance, when a driver on a highway turns their attention away from the road and onto their cell phone, they may cause an accident that takes the lives of multiple people. Non-fatal accidents too may be profoundly traumatic. Serious injuries in and around Arnprior may include the following:
- Amputations
- Bone breaks and fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Lacerations and cuts
- Injuries to the musculoskeletal system
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Damage to the internal organs
- Accident-related psychological injuries
- Facial and dental injuries
- Injuries to the neck and back
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- And more
Injuries like these could lead to an individual needing hospitalization, as well as incurring potential substantial expenses through medical treatment and Long-Term physiotherapy. The recovery processes for serious injuries are often long, difficult, and financially burdensome. In order to take the time required to heal from their injuries, accident victims often take time away from work, which could result in substantial losses of wages and an accumulation of additional debt. Depending on the nature of the injury, an accident victim may even be unable to continue working in their current field, or be forced to take on reduced responsibilities. This impacts not only the wages lost in the process of recovery, but also the individual’s future earning potential.
Our team of Arnprior personal injury lawyers respect the uniqueness of each case. We believe that accident victims should receive the financial support they are legally due to help in their rehabilitation and recovery. Through a personal injury claim against the party responsible for your accident, you may be able to recover damages, both economic and non-economic alike.
The term “economic damages” refers to tangible dollar amounts in damages you have incurred as a result of your injuries. This may include medical bills, the costs of physiotherapy, and/or payment for attendant care. If you are no longer able to work your job as a result of your injuries, your economic damages may include the future income you have expected to earn.
“Non-economic damages” refers to the intangible losses, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and more. They are not as easy to quantify as economic damages, but their effect on the life of an injured person can be just as substantial. Those who have survived the severe trauma of catastrophic injuries, for instance, may experience a fundamental overhaul of their lives, in which activities they were once able to enjoy are no longer accessible to them.
Contact Our Arnprior Personal Injury Lawyers Today
Our Arnprior personal injury lawyers are committed to providing dedicated service to all our clients. Our fees are based on contingency, meaning we do not make money unless our clients do. There are no upfront or out-of-pocket fees here at Preszler Injury Lawyers.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the specifics of your case and see what financial compensation might be available to you, contact us today through our online booking form or call us at 1-800-JUSTICE and see how our Arnprior personal injury lawyers might be able to help you.
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Download Our "Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Ontario" E-Book
Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how personal injury claims work.
This ebook will:
- Provide you with a solid foundation for understanding your rights and obligations as an injury victim
- Help you understand the nature of Slip and Fall accidents and injuries, including the Occupiers’ Liability Act in Ontario
- Teach you how to hold a property owner accountable for your injuries
- Explain the evidence you’ll need to support your case
- Demonstrate how you can strengthen and protect your claim
- Describe how to find the right lawyer for your case
- Clarify how a lawyer can help you hold negligent parties liable for their actions
- And more
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.
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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personal injury FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions for personal injury claims
What does a lawsuit look like?
Every personal injury lawsuit is generally comprised of five main parts. The length of time each part takes can vary depending on the complexity of your case. Your lawyer will help you through each stage by providing tailored advice and strong legal representation.
You can expect:
- Statement of Claim: This is a formal document that initiates the personal injury claim against the at-fault party (or individual you are suing).
- Examination for Discovery: This is a meeting where you and your lawyer will ask the opposing party questions about the claim, the accident, fault, and anything else that is deemed relevant. The opposing party will also have the opportunity to ask you questions.
- Gathering of Evidence: Your legal team will gather a variety of evidence on your behalf to strengthen your claim. This might include medical records, police reports, images from the accident scene, witness testimony, expert opinions, and more.
- Mediation: If you would like to attempt to settle without going to trial, you will likely undertake mediation. Mediation involves you and the opposing party negotiating the terms of your settlement with the assistance of a neutral third party.
- Trial: If you are unable to reach a settlement during mediation, your claim will proceed to trial. During trial, your lawyer will present your case and the evidence they have gathered before a judge (and sometimes a jury). Once complete, the judge will decide the final amount of compensation you’re entitled to.
It’s important to note that a majority of personal injury claims are settled through mediation, out of court. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers help guide clients through each of these stages, so they don’t have to navigate the legal complexities alone.
How much will I have to pay for lawyers’ fees?
Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. A percentage of the settlement you receive will go towards lawyers’ fees. There are no upfront, out-of-pocket payments required.
What type of compensation can I expect to get?
When you’re injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, there are many different types of compensation you may be eligible to receive. The amount and kind will depend on the severity of your injury and the specifics of your case.
Common damages you might claim include:
- Pain and suffering
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of income
- Housekeeping losses
- Medical costs
- Legal costs
- And more
Our experienced Toronto personal injury attorneys will help maximize what you can recover by exploring your case and eligibility in depth. We aim to ensure that the compensation you receive reflects not only your current suffering, but the lifelong effects that your accident may have in the future.
When can I sue for non-pecuniary general damages (e.g. pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, etc.)?
In Ontario, you can sue for non-pecuniary damages if you have suffered a permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental, or psychological function, or permanent, serious disfigurement. This is known as the “threshold.” If you meet this threshold, you can sue for general damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other similar losses.
How long will it take to settle my case?
The length of time it takes to settle a case depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the extent of your injuries, and whether the other parties involved are willing to settle. Some cases can be settled in a few months, while others can take years.
How long will the process take?
The length of time a personal injury claim can take varies widely according to the specifics of your case. While some cases settle in a matter of months, some can take anywhere from two to four years.
Some factors that affect the duration of personal injury claims include:
- Complexity of your injuries
- Each party’s willingness to settle
- Whether a claim goes to court
- Insurance company cooperation
- Availability of evidence
- And more
When liability is clear or injuries/damages are more clearly documented, cases may move faster. A personal injury lawyer will make sure the process keeps moving, although sometimes delays (like court backlogs) are unavoidable. Seeking personal injury legal advice early may help you streamline your timeline.
How long do I have to sue?
In Ontario, generally speaking you have two years from the date of your injury-causing accident to file a claim. However, based on the circumstances of your individual case, this timeline could be subject to additional limitations.
Do I have a strong case?
After taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers, the strength of your case can be evaluated based on the evidence available and the specific circumstances of your accident. Our personal injury lawyers offer case-specific legal feedback to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise you on legal options that might be available.
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