A neurological condition or injury may make it difficult or impossible for an individual to maintain employment. When it impairs a person’s ability to earn a living wage, that individual may seek long-term disability benefits. Such benefits may offset the financial burden of being unable to earn a regular income. Most common types of neurological … Continue reading “10 Common Neurological Conditions and Injuries in Ontario”
Selecting insurance coverage for you and your family is among the most important decisions you can make as a consumer. This rings true, whether you are in the market for: motor vehicle insurance; long-term disability insurance; health insurance; or any other category of coverage. Enrolling in the right insurance program or purchasing the right coverage … Continue reading “8 Tips for Enrolling in the Right Insurance Program for You and Your Loved Ones”
Traumatic brain injuries can be severe and debilitating, and their negative impacts on an accident victim’s life can be permanent. Catastrophically impaired motor vehicle accident survivors should be entitled to higher amounts of accident benefits than people who sustained less severe injuries. Medical experts’ opinions and assessments can help catastrophically impaired collision survivors prove just how profoundly their lives have been impacted by their brain injuries. Click here to read more.
A brachial plexus injury is a nerve injury affecting the shoulder, arm and/or hand. The injury is a result of a stretching and/or tearing of the network of nerves that send signals to this area of the body. A brachial plexus injury can occur as the result of a car accident or sports injury. This … Continue reading “What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?”
An at-fault driver in a car accident still may recover compensation in the form of Statutory Accident Benefits. However, while Ontario follows a no-fault accident system, there are some financial consequences to being found completely or partially to blame for an automotive accident. Recovering Payment under Ontario’s Insurance Laws Ontario’s Insurance Act established the Statutory … Continue reading “Are At-Fault Drivers Eligible for Insurance Payouts in Ontario?”
All motorists in the province are required to hold mandatory insurance. All automobile insurance plans in Ontario are required to provide the coverage outlined in the provincial Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Therefore, injured survivors of motor vehicle collisions should be able to recover accident benefits to offset the cost of injury-related expenses. However, insurance providers … Continue reading “Denied Accident Benefits: Can I Dispute this Decision?”
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, survivors of the collision might struggle to rebuild their lives and their careers. In certain cases, the symptoms of their traumatic brain injuries are so profound that it can be impossible for them to fully recover. These catastrophically impaired accident victims should qualify for increased accident benefits to offset their injury-related costs. But how does one qualify for these increased accident benefits? When is a traumatic brain injury legally considered to be “catastrophic?” Click here to read more.
Many accidents occur because of driver negligence. Numerous other collisions can be attributed to poor roadway conditions, such as icy roads or potholes. The City of Toronto is legally obligated to keep public streets at a minimum level of safety to decrease the likelihood of accidents and injuries. An injured victim may have the right … Continue reading “Toronto’s Minimum Maintenance Standards and Your Accident Claim”
