A slip and fall injury is any injury that you sustain after slipping, tripping or stumbling and falling. Head trauma, fractures and spinal injuries are not uncommon, much like slip and fall accidents themselves. In fact, slip and fall accidents represent over 40% of the preventable injuries in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. Serious slip-and-fall … Continue reading “What is a Slip and Fall Injury?”
Previously, we discussed the Ontario Limitations Act and how it affects personal injury claims in Ontario. The statute of limitations is the time limit the government places on when you are able to file a claim. Each province has its own rules regarding statutes of limitation, and each type of claim (personal injury, breach of … Continue reading “Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Tort Claims in Ontario”
One in 10 people develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). People may develop the condition after a major and sudden painful experience, such as a severe accident. Sustaining a life-changing or catastrophic injury can lead to a negative state of mind that … Continue reading “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Stemming from a Serious Injury”
Qualifying for Non-Earner Benefits The survivors of motor vehicle accidents may qualify for non-earner benefits if they meet the following eligibility criteria: “The insured person suffers a complete inability to carry on a normal life as a result of and within 104 weeks after the accident and does not qualify for an income replacement benefit.” … Continue reading “What Are Non-Earner Benefits?”
Ontario follows a strict liability rule when it comes to dog bite cases, making it a relatively straightforward process for dog bite victims. However, even though victims don’t have to prove the dog owner was negligent, the courts will still take a close look at whether or not the victim was partly responsible for the … Continue reading “Proving a Dog Bite Claim in Ontario”
If you were injured in a motor vehicle collision, before your insurance company makes final determinations about the amount of accident benefits to which you may be entitled, you could qualify for interim statutory accident benefits. Depending on a number of factors and circumstances, certain injured car accident survivors may be entitled to this additional … Continue reading “What Are Interim Statutory Accident Benefits?”
One-fifth of the Canadian population suffers from chronic pain, reports the Canadian Pain Society. Many patients opt to use alternative or non-conventional therapies in addition to or in lieu of traditional treatments. Below, we briefly outline five alternatives to traditional pain treatments, options that you should discuss with your practitioner if you suffer from chronic … Continue reading “5 Non-Conventional Treatments for Chronic Pain”
It’s becoming commonplace for injured victims to be asked to sign a Consent Form when they arrive at the physician’s office for a medical examination or an insurer examination (IE). It’s important for claimants to understand that signing a Consent Form may or may not endanger your rights. Moreover, there are no Ontario laws or … Continue reading “5 Things to Look for Before Signing an Examination Consent Form”
