For some people, being involved in a car accident can have lifelong consequences. People who sustain catastrophic injuries in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to accident benefits to help them offset the costs associated with the new realities of their daily lives. However, surviving multiple car accidents with injuries can complicate the process of getting the coverage they deserve. Click here to read more.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. In Canada, car accidents are a leading cause of PTSD, with up to 10% of motor vehicle collisions survivors developing the serious disorder. To learn more about coping with PTSD after surviving a car accident, click here.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, there were more fatal traffic accidents in 2022 than in any year over the last decade. This data points to a disturbing trend in careless, distracted, and reckless driving on Ontario’s roads and highways. To read more about the most common causes of these deadly collisions, click here.
In Ontario, thousands of individuals file claims for motor vehicle accident compensation each year. Obtaining compensation after a motor vehicle accident can be a complex process which is one of the reasons why personal injury lawyers encourage you to hire them to assist with claims. There are numerous mitigating factors involved, as well as several … Continue reading “Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Ontario: How It Works”
In the short time it takes a driver to check a cell phone notification or look for a different radio station, serious motor vehicle accidents can occur. Any number of distractions behind the wheel can cause collisions that end in serious injuries or loss of life. Distracted driving is a pervasive problem on roads across the country. In Ontario, the consequences of distracted driving have been particularly tragic. Click here to learn more.
Since the founding of our law firm, we have helped thousands of accident victims across Ontario, British Columbia and Eastern Canada with their car accident claims. In Ontario, car accident victims have the right to Statutory Accident Benefits. These benefits include money to help defray the costs of medical care and other injury-related expenses that … Continue reading “Injured in a Car Accident in Ontario? Your Next Steps”
We hear often from our clients that the moments following a car accident are initially accompanied by feelings of shock and confusion. One of the first questions on many drivers’ minds following a motor vehicle accident is, “Am I at fault for the collision?” That question is important for several reasons. Who was at fault … Continue reading “How is Fault Determined in an Ontario Auto Accident?”
In Ontario and most other provinces across Canada – all motorists are required to have auto insurance and this is the law. You cannot drive a motorized vehicle on public roads without insurance and there are good reasons for this. This is not just about following the law. If you are involved in an auto … Continue reading “Why you should name all of the insured drivers in your household”
