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Personal injury law is a broad field, providing a way for people who have been injured by others to recover damages for their injuries. Although the phrase ‘personal injury’ is often used casually on TV or in advertisements, many people are not completely certain what personal injury is, and how a Lindsay personal injury lawyer can help them.

What Is A Personal Injury?

Personal injury law allows anybody who has sustained injuries because of another’s carelessness or negligence to obtain compensation for their injuries. This covers a large and almost endless number of scenarios, but the most common situations that personal injury lawyers handle include:

  • Car accidents, which may include cars crashing into each other, as well as cars colliding with pedestrians or bicyclists. It also may include accidents between cars and large commercial trucks
  • Falls that are caused when a person or a business creates a dangerous situation on their property. Falls can happen as a result of leaving wet or slippery substances on floors or leaving items in the areas where people walk
  • Medical malpractice, which is when a doctor acts carelessly, leading to a patient’s injury, or when a doctor fails to do something that an ordinary doctor in the same or similar situation would have done
  • Businesses that fail to provide proper security, leading to criminal activity on their property that injures customers
  • Dog bite cases, in which people are injured by someone else’s dog
  • Products liability cases, in which businesses or retailers allow products to be sold that are defective and cause harm to customers
  • Anybody who fails to take proper measures to ensure the safety of patrons, guests, or customers. Common examples may be a pool area with no safety features, a mechanic who performs faulty maintenance on someone’s car leading to an accident, or a business that fails to equip a stairwell with proper lighting or handles
  • Long-Term disability claims

No matter the setting in which a traumatic incident occurs, the negligence of others can have far-reaching effects. Some common situations that often cause victims to sustain injuries include:

  • Boating accidents
  • Snowmobile accidents
  • ATV accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Sexual assault
  • Sexual abuse
  • Car accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • E-Bike and e-scooter accidents
  • And more

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Showing And Proving Fault

In some cases, such as with car accidents, there may be insurance that can provide some benefits for victims, regardless of who caused the accident. However, in many personal injury cases, the victim must demonstrate that the other person or business did something carelessly or negligently, or failed to do something that he or she should have done in the exercise of due care.

Showing negligence in a personal injury case often depends on the relationship between the parties. For example, you may have no obligation to protect a stranger on the street from dangers. However, a daycare, nursing home, hospital or school may have an obligation to keep their patients, students, or all other invitees reasonably safe.

Your Lindsay personal injury lawyer will use a number of tools to show that you were injured by the negligence of someone else. For example, your lawyer may use:

  • Witness statements
  • Pictures, videos, police reports or maps of the area where you were injured
  • Opinions of expert witnesses
  • Your own testimony retelling the events that lead to your injury

Damages In Personal Injury Cases

The Lindsay personal injury system allows people who were injured by the negligence of someone else to recover damages. Damages are monetary awards meant to compensate a victim for what he or she has been through. Damages are divided into two main categories — pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages.

Pecuniary damages are damages that can be counted, or which have a “price tag.” They are tangible, quantifiable amounts. Examples of pecuniary damages may be:

  • Medical bills
  • The cost of prescriptions or medical equipment
  • The cost of the care of an attendant
  • The estimated cost of any continuing, or ongoing medical treatment that may be needed in the future
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of the capacity to earn money in the future

Non-pecuniary damages include those damages that do not have a tangible price. However, the law recognizes these damages as real, and a court can award damages for them. Non-pecuniary damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of the quality of, or enjoyment of life
  • Emotional trauma
  • Family members’ claims for loss of companionship

The law limits how much a personal injury victim can recover for non-pecuniary damages. Currently, the limit is close to $400,000.

Proof Of Damages

To demonstrate to a court that you have been injured, your medical records and physician’s testimony will be used in court. This is one reason why it is so important to get medical attention after an accident. Medical attention will not only help you get better, but will also provide documentation of your injuries, their severity, and your improvement, if there is any.

Your testimony, as well as that of anybody close to you who can testify as to how your injuries have affected you, will also be used on your behalf.

A court or insurance company will evaluate this information, and in some cases, will counter your evidence with evidence of their own. The other side may try to say that you are not as injured as you say you are, or that your injuries are not caused by the accident.

These are common tactics that should not worry you as long as you have a Lindsay personal injury lawyer on your side, helping you fight these allegations.

Time Limitations

As a general rule, you only have two years after an accident to file a claim or two years after you discover you have a claim. This sounds like a long time, but time can pass very quickly. Remember that your lawyer may need to do an investigation before filing a claim, so you should not wait until the last minute to get qualified legal help.

The Lindsay personal injury lawyers at Preszler Injury Lawyers can help you if you were injured by the negligence or carelessness of a person, business, or government entity. Call us today to discuss obtaining damages for the injuries that you or a loved one may have sustained.

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Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Ontario

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  • Provide you with a solid foundation for understanding your rights and obligations as an injury victim
  • Help you understand the nature of Slip and Fall accidents and injuries, including the Occupiers’ Liability Act in Ontario
  • Teach you how to hold a property owner accountable for your injuries
  • Explain the evidence you’ll need to support your case
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  • Describe how to find the right lawyer for your case
  • Clarify how a lawyer can help you hold negligent parties liable for their actions
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Download Our "Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario" E-Book

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how car accident claims work.

Car Accident Lawsuits in Ontario

This guide to car accident lawsuits in Ontario will help you:

  • Understand your rights after a car accident in Ontario
  • Learn how and when to file a lawsuit against an at-fault driver
  • Explore the types of damages you can pursue, including pain and suffering, loss of income, medical expenses, and more
  • Identify the key steps in a car accident claim
  • Know what kind of evidence to collect to strengthen your claim
  • Understand how limitation periods and other legal deadlines will affect your claim
  • Discover how a personal injury lawyer can help you on your legal journey to compensation
  • And more
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Download Our "Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule" E-Book

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’re interested in learning more about how accident benefit claims work.

Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule

In this ebook, you’ll learn about:

  • How to apply for Accident Benefits
  • Eligibility requirements for Accident Benefits
  • Benefits and compensation available to workers and non-earners
  • Benefits and compensation for caregivers of injured individuals
  • Benefits available for medical and rehabilitation expenses
  • Benefits available for death and funeral expenses
  • The difference between minor injuries and catastrophic impairment injuries
  • How a motor vehicle accident lawyer can help you ensure you receive all of the compensation you’re entitled to through SABS
  • And more
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personal injury FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for personal injury claims

Every personal injury lawsuit is generally comprised of five main parts. The length of time each part takes can vary depending on the complexity of your case. Your lawyer will help you through each stage by providing tailored advice and strong legal representation. 

You can expect:

  • Statement of Claim: This is a formal document that initiates the personal injury claim against the at-fault party (or individual you are suing).
  • Examination for Discovery: This is a meeting where you and your lawyer will ask the opposing party questions about the claim, the accident, fault, and anything else that is deemed relevant. The opposing party will also have the opportunity to ask you questions.
  • Gathering of Evidence: Your legal team will gather a variety of evidence on your behalf to strengthen your claim. This might include medical records, police reports, images from the accident scene, witness testimony, expert opinions, and more. 
  • Mediation: If you would like to attempt to settle without going to trial, you will likely undertake mediation. Mediation involves you and the opposing party negotiating the terms of your settlement with the assistance of a neutral third party. 
  • Trial: If you are unable to reach a settlement during mediation, your claim will proceed to trial. During trial, your lawyer will present your case and the evidence they have gathered before a judge (and sometimes a jury). Once complete, the judge will decide the final amount of compensation you’re entitled to.

It’s important to note that a majority of personal injury claims are settled through mediation, out of court. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers help guide clients through each of these stages, so they don’t have to navigate the legal complexities alone.

Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. A percentage of the settlement you receive will go towards lawyers’ fees. There are no upfront, out-of-pocket payments required.

When you’re injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, there are many different types of compensation you may be eligible to receive. The amount and kind will depend on the severity of your injury and the specifics of your case. 

Common damages you might claim include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Loss of income
  • Housekeeping losses
  • Medical costs
  • Legal costs
  • And more

Our experienced Toronto personal injury attorneys will help maximize what you can recover by exploring your case and eligibility in depth. We aim to ensure that the compensation you receive reflects not only your current suffering, but the lifelong effects that your accident may have in the future.

In Ontario, you can sue for non-pecuniary damages if you have suffered a permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental, or psychological function, or permanent, serious disfigurement. This is known as the “threshold.” If you meet this threshold, you can sue for general damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other similar losses.

The length of time it takes to settle a case depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the extent of your injuries, and whether the other parties involved are willing to settle. Some cases can be settled in a few months, while others can take years.

The length of time a personal injury claim can take varies widely according to the specifics of your case. While some cases settle in a matter of months, some can take anywhere from two to four years. 

Some factors that affect the duration of personal injury claims include:

  • Complexity of your injuries
  • Each party’s willingness to settle
  • Whether a claim goes to court
  • Insurance company cooperation
  • Availability of evidence
  • And more

When liability is clear or injuries/damages are more clearly documented, cases may move faster. A personal injury lawyer will make sure the process keeps moving, although sometimes delays (like court backlogs) are unavoidable. Seeking personal injury legal advice early may help you streamline your timeline.

In Ontario, generally speaking you have two years from the date of your injury-causing accident to file a claim. However, based on the circumstances of your individual case, this timeline could be subject to additional limitations.

After taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers, the strength of your case can be evaluated based on the evidence available and the specific circumstances of your accident. Our personal injury lawyers offer case-specific legal feedback to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise you on legal options that might be available.

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