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Can I Appeal My Long-Term Disability Claim?
Applying for and having long-term disability claims approved for benefits can be difficult. It can be hard to work with insurance companies. It can be helpful to learn about your long-term disability policy and try to avoid common mistakes that can prevent you from receiving benefits. If your claim gets denied, appealing that decision and…
What Is a Pedestrian Accident?
A pedestrian accident is any accident in which a vehicle strikes a person who is not in a vehicle—in other words, someone who is on foot. A pedestrian can be walking, jogging, hiking, or even sitting or lying in a roadway. A pedestrian is also anyone who is hit by a car while on skates,…
Preszler Injury Lawyer Achieves Important Judgment For Sexual Assault Victims
Every member of the legal team at Preszler Injury Lawyers is committed to delivering superior results for our personal injury clients. In the case of one client, a victim of childhood sexual abuse, we are proud to say our efforts paid off, not only by awarding the client the compensation he deserves and needs, but…
Are Members of My Family Automatically Covered by My Ontario Insurance Policy?
An insurance policy issued in Ontario covers not only the insured person, but also anyone residing in their “household.” For example, let us say you are married and own a car. Your insurance policy will likely cover your spouse in the event he or she is involved in a motor vehicle accident while using your…
The Family Member’s Rights in a Personal Injury Case
A personal injury case often affects more than just the victim. The victim’s family may also suffer as a result of their loved one’s Family Law Act allows an accident victim’s spouse, children, or other relatives to seek damages against a negligent party for any “pecuniary loss resulting from” the victim’s injury (or death).It is…
Bonter v. Estate of Laird: Possession, Consent, and a Motor Vehicle Accident
Under Ontario law, the owner of a car or other motor vehicle can be held legally responsible for an accident even if he or she was not the driver. Basically, if another driver uses your car with your permission and causes a motor vehicle accident, the victims can file a personal injury lawsuit against you…
Ontario Bus Accident Victim Recovers Nothing Due to Statutory Deductible
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, you cannot count on receiving the full amount of your damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The reason for this is that the Ontario government imposes a “statutory deductible” on non-pecuniary (pain and suffering) damages. This means that by law, a judge must reduce…
Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Apply to Drive-by Egg Attack?
Under normal circumstances, when you are injured in an Ontario motor vehicle accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against that driver and collect damages. Of course, in practice the negligent driver’s insurance is likely to pay the damages. What happens when the driver is an…
Toronto Faces Personal Injury Trial Over Bicycle Accident
According to the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS), using a helmet can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury in a bicycle accident. In fact, CPS said that research showed helmets “reduce the risk of head and brain injuries by about 69%, severe brain injuries by 74% and facial injuries by 65%.”Yet even these numbers leave…
Bicycle Accidents: What Damages Can I Seek?
Bicycle accidents in Ontario are frequently the result of a negligent motorist who fails to keep a proper lookout for bicycles or pedestrians. From a legal standpoint, the bicyclist must follow the same rules as a car accident victim when seeking compensation for his or her injuries. In other words, victims of bicycle accidents must…
How do I Prove an Unknown “John Doe” Caused My Auto Accident?
There is a lot to take in following an auto accident. Oftentimes, the accident itself is a split-second occurrence, leaving other drivers and passengers unable to react in time. In the moments immediately following the collision, the victims may not stop to gather potentially useful information, including the identity of the other vehicle drivers involved.This…
Why you should name all of the insured drivers in your household
All motorists in Ontario are required to have auto insurance. This is not just about following the law. If you are involved in an auto accident, your insurance carrier will provide you with certain statutory accident benefits. In addition, if another driver’s negligence caused the accident, their insurance carrier would be responsible for paying any…
I lost my job before my accident. Will I still get statutory accident benefits?
When you are injured in an Ontario car accident, your insurance company is normally required to compensate you under the province’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). This includes income replacement benefits in the event you are unable to return to work right away as a result of your accident.Case Study: Sabadash v. State Farm, et…
Why You Should Gather Evidence After A Car Accident
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, your first thought is probably not to document the scene or gather evidence. But if you are in a position to do just that, it can help you immeasurably when filing an insurance claim or even bringing a personal injury lawsuit. After all, your own recollection of…
Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Multi-Million Award in Hamilton Snow Plow Accident
For many Ontario residents, dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is a long, stressful process. Aside from needing to recover from potentially catastrophic injuries, there is also the physical and mental strain of addressing the legal consequences of the accident. For instance, if your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence,…
Ontario Airplane Accident Lawyer
Ontario Airplane Accident LawyerMost people boarding a jet airline are excited about their upcoming vacation, looking forward to heading home to see family, or are mentally preparing for a business trip. Passengers on planes are eager to see their world from a new perspective, or are simply traveling out of necessity to access what would…
A Guide to Staying Safe in Hamilton
If you’re in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) — whether you’re here for an event or you live here — it’s always a good idea to know how to stay safe on the streets. It’s not a matter of crime, necessarily, but rather a matter of accident awareness, alertness about your surroundings, and good old practical sense. This guide offers those of you who find yourself GTHA some practical local advice about safety on the streets of Hamilton and how to get help if you become injured as the result of an accident.
What Type of Interest or Fees can an Ontario Court Award in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
A car accident often leaves the victim with lifelong injuries. Through a personal injury lawsuit, the victim can seek monetary damages from the parties responsible for the accident. There are additional financial issues that need to be addressed as part of a successful personal injury lawsuit that you might not be aware of at first.Case…
What Damages Can I Seek If I am Unable to Return to Work Due to a Bicycle Accident?
Bicycle accidents in Ontario are frequently the result of a negligent motorist who fails to keep a proper lookout for bicycles or pedestrians. From a legal standpoint, the bicyclist must follow the same rules as a car accident victim when seeking compensation for his or her injuries. In other words, the bicyclist must first file…
Who Will a Judge Believe in a “He Said/She Said” Car Accident Lawsuit?
Determining liability for a car accident often comes down to whom a B.C. judge finds more credible, the plaintiff or the defendant. In the absence of accident reconstruction experts or other specialists, personal injury claims typically succeed (or fail) based on a person’s ability to recall an accident that happened several years earlier. While judges…
Whose Insurance Pays for an Accident Involving Multiple Negligent Parties?
A car accident may have multiple victims, each of whom is entitled to recover damages against a negligent party. Sorting out all of these claims can take many years and require multiple judicial proceedings. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced Toronto personal injury lawyer even before you speak with…
A Guide to Staying Safe in Barrie
Barrie’s streets have seen more than a few changes over the past decade. No longer a mere bedroom community of Toronto, Barrie is booming as a tourist destination in all seasons. Its strategic position near Toronto, Ottawa, and other rural areas in northern Ontario give the city leverage as an important employer in its own right.
A Guide to Staying Safe in Ajax
Ajax is the ideal suburb for raising a family. It’s also a great place to live if you love waterside trails, bird watching, or picnics. Plus, it’s wonderfully multicultural and the community is vibrant and friendly. Millennials love it here, and they’ve been flocking here for the affordability, especially those who have plans to get…
My Long-Term Disability Claim was Denied: What Now?
This informational page was created for Canadian long term disability insurance policyholders who have submitted a claim that has been denied. It explains what to do once you have received a denial letter from your long term disability (LTD) insurance carrier. By providing a no-nonsense description of how the appeal process works, the kinds of…
