After a motor vehicle accident, it can sometimes be hard to know what to do. The physical and emotional stress can be overwhelming, but it important to make sure you get all the information you need to be able to put together a personal injury case in the near future.If you or a loved one…
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Taken a Tumble? Get Ready to Rumble: First Steps Following an Accident
When involved in a slip and fall accident, whether on public or private property, there are a number of important things you should consider which will assist you in bringing a successful claim.Take a picture.While likely not the first thing on your mind when you are dealing with an injury after a fall, either you…
Social Media – Updating your friends, followers…and insurance adjusters
People have different perspectives about how much of their personal life is appropriate to post on the internet. Services like Facebook and Twitter make it easy to reach large groups of people, and to share photos or give updates about your life or thoughts.What most people do not appreciate is that the content you post…
Have You Been Injured While Riding a Public Transit Vehicle?
Last updated Feb. 12, 2018.Have you been injured while riding a public transit vehicle? If you were, you may have two potential claims available to you.Typically, if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, no matter who was at fault, you are entitled to receive Statutory Accident Benefits (“SABS”) through insurance. Every motor vehicle…
Call 911
Personal Injury Law Tip #4Don’t forget to call 911 after a car accident. Even if you don’t think anyone is seriously injured, you should still call and report the accident. If you have any injuries, you should attend at either the hospital or at your family doctor’s office. Make sure all of your injuries are…
Limitation Periods When Filing a Claim
Personal Injury Law Tip #3After an accident, there are strict limitation periods that mandate when a claim must be filed. Failure to comply with the applicable limitation period can prejudice you greatly. A lawyer can help ensure that you will not miss these limitation periods. It is always a good idea to get advice on…
Hold on to Hospital Bills
Personal Injury Law Tip #2Hold on to those hospital bills, prescription and non-prescription medication receipts, transportation costs and any other expenses related to your injury. It will benefit your case and make it easier for you to get the money back. Without receipts, you may not get back any of your out-of-pocket expenses.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the event of an accident, it’s a good idea to carry a pen and paper in your glove compartment so that you can write down the names, telephone numbers and addresses of all the witnesses to the accident. If possible, take pictures of the accident scene immediately as these photos may help your lawsuit…
When Worlds Collide –Interplay Between Civil and Criminal Actions
In a personal injury action, you are not entitled to compensation unless you can prove that the other driver was negligent or “at fault” for the collision.Following a car accident, it is common that one of the parties will be charged by the police with either a Highway Traffic Act or Criminal Code offence. The…
DO’S & DONT’S: When Talking With an Insurance Adjustor
If you’ve been involved in a car or motor vehicle accident, you likely you will be contacted by both an adjustor from your insurance company as well as an adjustor from the other party’s insurance company. What is not commonly known is that both adjustors are trying to minimize the amount of money their company…
What To Expect When Your Personal Injury Claim Goes To Trial
The majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. However, for those claims where you and the person you have sued cannot reach a fair resolution, it will be necessary to go to Trial and ask a Judge or Jury to decide the case.Most personal injury Trials are conducted in front of a…
Over 5600 Canadians Injured in Winter Activities Each Year
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), over 5600 Canadians are hurt each year while participating in winter activities. The study found that we are more than twice as likely to sustain injuries from activities like skiing and snowboarding when compared to playing hockey. Other activities likely to cause injury are skating, snowmobiling…
Why You Need a Lawyer to Handle Your Personal Injury Case
Seeking compensation for your injuries can be a complicated process and as such, it is important that you do not make any decisions without being fully aware of all of your rights. An experienced lawyer can help you understand your rights as well as assist you in handling all aspects of your case.It is best…
What Records Do I Need to Put Together a Case?
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident or are a victim of a personal injury, it is normal to feel overwhelmed with your recovery process as well as the many changes that are no doubt occurring in your life. However, it is crucial that during this time you remember to keep track of…
What is A Slip/Trip and Fall Accident?
Have you slipped, tripped or fallen on another person’s property because of a hazardous situation such as ice, snow, water, poor lighting or a dangerous staircase? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.A “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” accident generally refers to a situation in which…
How to Proceed With a Claim After You Are Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident
After you have determined that you have sustained a personal injury, you must proceed quickly with your next steps.Here are three important components of taking action with your claim following your accident.1. Get a LawyerSeeking compensation for injuries can be a complicated process, so you should not make any decisions without being completely aware of…
What are my Rights After Being Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Motor vehicle accidents often result in serious injuries to anyone who was involved. It is important to know which steps to take following an accident, because there are deadlines that must be met if you intend on making a claim.Anyone who is involved in a motor vehicle accident–whether you are the victim (driver, passenger, or…
The History Behind the Personal Injury Law: “Only Pay If You Win!”
Some types of legal matters, including personal injury claims, can be dealt with on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee is when the lawyer is paid only if the plaintiff wins or if there is a settlement of the case. If the client doesn’t get any money, then the lawyer doesn’t get paid a…
What To Do After a Car Accident
First off, we cannot stress enough the importance of wearing a seatbelt when you’re in a car. It will minimize your injuries in the case that you are in a collision.A Few Reasons Why People Get into Accidents: Driving too fast. High speed collisions can be fatal. It is important to follow speed limits; however,…
Recovery from Personal Injury – It’s Not Only About Physical Well-Being
Many people often lose sight of the fact that psychological well-being is affected after a traumatic experience. Although accident victims may eventually recover physically, psychological well-being may be overlooked and go untreated. It is just as important to treat psychological wounds as it is to treat physical wounds and failure to do so will affect…
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