Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Wrongful death claims are often associated with negligent or careless drivers involved in a car accident. Filed in civil court, a wrongful death lawsuit is to recover financial loss compensation from the party responsible for a fatal injury accident. Criminal actions could be added to the civil action of the accident, dependent on the circumstances. Read More

It has been statistically proven that accidents are far more likely to occur at an intersection than anywhere else in the city. In fact, one of the most common causes for collisions are left-hand turns which are made when the light has already turned yellow. Read More

Most car insurance policies state that the policy holder will be furnished with an attorney, if he or she has been found at-fault for a certain motor vehicle accident. That lawyer will be at the policy holder’s side during the negotiations and, if necessary, during any scheduled trial. Still, few insurance companies like to see any case taken to court. Insurers understand why it pays to settle a personal injury lawsuit, instead of going to court. Read More

If you become involved in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, and if certain circumstances are present, then you must report that collision to the police. The method by which the report should be made depends on the consequences of the same collision. Read More

If you are the one guilty of causing an accident, there is a high chance of you being held liable for the damages which have resulted from your negligent actions. Additionally, if somebody was injured, there are also things to watch out for as to not worsen your situation. In order to help you navigate the waters following this event, we have put together a guide on how to proceed. Read More

Following an accident that left you injured, you may be experiencing chronic pain, and while your injury may entitle you to some form of compensation, it can be difficult to obtain compensation for pain. This is because pain is impossible to measure and difficult to physically prove, which makes it highly difficult to establish a basis for a personal injury claim.However, the best way to start the road towards compensation is by seeking out an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Kitchener who can assist you every step of the way. Start by taking advantage of the generally offered free consultation session during which you can assess your options moving forward. Afterward, you can begin taking legal action. Read More

Regardless of the severity of your involvement in a car accident, if you have been injured, you will automatically be obligated to report to your car insurer. This is because, in Ontario as well as other provinces, your car insurer owes you benefits as stated in your insurance policy. And they can also hold you accountable if they find out you have been involved in an accident and didn’t report to them. Read More

While Canada has passed a bill to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in the early 2000s, some provinces have also legalized marijuana in terms of recreational usage. The legalization of recreation marijuana could impact a lot of other fields as well, but in terms of personal injury law specifically, we are wondering how it could impact the insurance coverage related to car accidents. Or rather, how insurers would most likely try to deny benefits to drivers who would be legally using marijuana. Read More

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

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