Every year in Ontario, tens of thousands of Ontarians suffer personal injuries as the result of motor-vehicle collisions, medical negligence, dangerous premises, defective products, and other causes. Unfortunately, not every injured Ontarian understands his or her legal rights in the context of a personal injury for which another person is at fault. Two of the … Continue reading “Ontario Personal Injury Claims: What are My Rights?”
In Ontario, there are various types of tort claims with the most common types of tort claims being negligence claims. In the past, we published a video to answer the question, “What is a tort claim?” In it, we explained, “If a person’s negligent act caused your injuries, you are entitled to recover your damages … Continue reading “Ontario Tort Claims Explained”
Despite the fact that Ontario law requires all drivers to carry automobile insurance, approximately 2,100 motor vehicles involved in Ontario collisions each year are uninsured. Usually, when a person is injured in an accident with an uninsured vehicle, he or she can still access the statutory accident benefits (SABs) provided by his or her own … Continue reading “Injury Claims without Insurance in Ontario: Can it be Done?”
If you’ve ever been seriously injured in an Ontario auto accident, even long after any cuts, bruises, or breaks have healed, you may still suffer from pain, and the parts of your body injured back then may be more vulnerable to further injury. Having already sustained injuries in an accident could impact the settlement amount … Continue reading “How Do Pre-Existing Injuries Affect Injury Settlements in Ontario?”
A broad range of factors will affect the value of your personal injury claim. In fact, the value of your claim may not be clear right after the accident. It may take time for doctors to evaluate the true extent of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery, which is necessary to determine an accurate … Continue reading “Determining the Value of An Injury Claim”
Most personal injury claims settle without proceeding to trial. Claimants – or their lawyers – are often able to negotiate a fair settlement that accounts for their damages. But in some cases, the parties are unable to reach a fair settlement and must proceed to trial to resolve the case. In many cases, our injury … Continue reading “Negotiating An Injury Settlement”
Just because you suffered an injury in an accident does not mean you are entitled to file a personal injury claim. You must be able to prove that the defendant is responsible for the accident and your injuries, which can be difficult in some cases. Elements of Negligence Most personal injury claims require proving these … Continue reading “Elements of An Injury Claim”
If another person caused your accident, it is important to visit a doctor even if you do not feel hurt. Failing to seek medical attention could lead to legal complications down the road and end up negatively impacting your injury claim. Impact on a Claim An accident can cause a release of adrenaline for those … Continue reading “Importance of Seeking Medical Attention Following An Accident in Toronto”
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