Following an accident, the party found liable will be obliged to pay compensation for the injured party’s damages. In the vast majority of cases, the liable party’s insurance company also referred to as the defendant, will be the ones to cover these reimbursements. The purpose of this financial compensation is to support the injured and their family in their efforts to get back to their lives as they were prior to the accident. Most of the plaintiffs hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Milton to negotiate and settle the claim on their behalf. This ensures that the accident victim is not pressurized to accept a low amount as compensation. Read More
When To Report A Motor Vehicle Accident And What Happens If You Neglect To Do So
When it comes to major accidents, most people know which steps to take, but when it comes to minor or less serious collisions, many feel confused by what to do. What everyone should know, however, is that, if you neglect to report select types of accidents, you could be confronted by serious consequences in the future. To help you avoid said consequences, we have put together a step-by-step guide in which we will tell you what exactly you need to do during the aftermath of the accident, and what would happen if you failed to do so. Read More
Is Compensation Amount Given For Pain And Suffering?
In Ontario, each accident victim automatically obtains the right to sue the liable party in an effort to push for compensation. Specifically, compensation for their pain and suffering is an important criterion. This specific type of compensation is known as non-pecuniary or general damages since no price tag can be put on the pain and suffering an individual is enduring. The pain and injuries can be due to any accident that the victim has been through, ranging from car accidents to slip and fall or even medical malpractice. Read More
Guide To Damage Assessment In Personal Injury Cases
Following an accident in which you are injured, one of your first thoughts (after the initial assessment of your injuries) will most likely be in regards to compensation and how much you are owed. Unfortunately, it is pretty tough to assess damages, especially early on in the case. However, once the recovery period is in its advanced stages, after a series of treatments and therapy, a true assessment can be made. Read More
Criminal Possession Explained In Case of Tort Laws
One of the most common charges in Canada is the one of criminal possession. Despite this, the majority of people still do not understand what the term possession is actually referring to in the context of legality. To help you change this and potentially defend yourself against such charges in the future, we have put together a guide that will explain the term “criminal possession” and all its additional components. Read More
End The Fallacies On Personal Injury Lawsuits
Lawsuits are scary in their nature and complexity which has lead to the forming of many myths surrounding the topic. However, as is most often the case, the majority of these myths are far from true. Below, we have put together a list of the most commonly told and heard fallacies, as well as our response in which we will debunk them. Read More
Can Your Car Accident Claim Be Categorized As Catastrophic?
While every motor vehicle accident is a catastrophe in the eyes of the ones involved, things are different in the eyes of the law. When it comes to legislation, there is a set of rules which determines whether an accident can be ruled as catastrophic, and will thus impact the amount of insurance coverage provided to the people involved. Read More
Why Is A Mediation Session Valuable In A Claim Case?
If two disputing parties have failed to negotiate a settlement, a court hearing may not be necessary. If the same two parties agree to explore further the possibilities of a settlement, a mediation session can be scheduled. At a mediation session the facts relating to a particular case get presented by four different individuals: The mediator, the plaintiff, the plaintiff’s lawyer and the lawyer for the defense. Read More
Who Has Legal Access To Your Medical Records After A Personal Injury Accident?
The best way to protect your privacy and medical records, is to follow a personal injury lawyer’s advice. Read More
What You Might Be Able To Do If You Were Hit By An Under-Insured Driver?
Certain states have rules that apply to damage caused by an uninsured motorist. Those rules state that the insurance company covering the hit driver must cover the damages up to a certain limit. If the damages exceed that limit, then the driver must find a way to cover the costs of the repair job. Read More