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…
The results of this quiz are not intended to guarantee the outcome of your potential case. It is an application we have developed to help you get a better understanding of your situation and should not be viewed as the equivalent of speaking with a lawyer.
