Chronic pain is a persistent medical condition. It often is difficult to treat and may be triggered by an injury or accident, such as a motor vehicle crash or a slip and fall. Short or Long Term Disability benefits may be available for individuals who are unable to work because of their condition.
Workplace accidents can include everything from a slip and fall in the company break room to a construction accident involving heavy, dangerous machinery. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour sets various rules and regulations to protect workers in the event of workplace injuries and accidents while on the job.
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common examples of Occupiers’ Liability claims in Ontario. These accidents can occur when a building or property owner fails to remedy dangerous conditions on his or her property (such as ice on steps, a puddle in a supermarket aisle and so on).A slip and fall claim…
Fast action is crucial when a loved one has suffered traumatic brain injury as the result of an accident. There are steps that can protect both the victim’s health and rights to fair financial recovery. Victims may have grounds for a tort claim if someone else’s negligence caused the injury. This money can help defray…
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can have far-reaching impacts on a victim’s life. In addition to the physical concerns, the victim likely will experience financial, emotional, social and psychological repercussions from the injury. The victim’s loved ones also may experience the negative impact of injury. Understanding the non-physical concerns may offer insight into how to move…
Drunk driving – or driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol – remains a significant safety concern in Ontario. Drunk driving accidents can result in serious trauma, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury and death.10 Drunk riving statistics and other factsBelow are 10 drunk driving statistics and other facts and figures that illustrate…
Those injured in car accidents in Ontario have several options for pursuing compensation.An injured victim who was not at fault for the crash may file a tort claim in addition to applying for Accident Benefits (which are available to all victims, regardless of fault).A tort claim – otherwise known as a lawsuit – allows an…
Slip and fall accidents on private property in Ontario fall under the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act. This law gives injured victims the right to pursue financial compensation when a property owner’s and occupier’s negligence leads to dangerous conditions. The law also places certain limitations and requirements on injured parties. This includes requiring injured parties prove…
After 5 days of busy work at the office, the long weekend is just what we need to relax and drive away from the city. However, many long weekend drivers are far from careful. Car accidents over long weekends seem to continue to produce fatalities despite the fact that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) struggles…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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