Category: Personal Injury FAQ’s

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

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

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

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

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

If you hope to obtain a just compensation for your personal injury, you need to hire an injury lawyer in Milton that stands ready to list, justify and gauge the extent of your future needs. That same lawyer should also be capable of predicting the costs for utilization of each listed item. Lawyers refer to such costs and pecuniary damages. Read More

You should find the right lawyer to help you out if you have had your disability claim denied. He or she can help you every step of the way through the entire process and help you get that claim resolved. It seems to be a daunting task to find the right lawyer. Knowing the right questions will make the task less taxing and the entire process will be just a bit easier. Read More

If you have been injured because of behavior of another person, you could sue for damages. A financial reimbursement owed are damages. The money amount is to restore you back whole, or how you were before being injured. It is rare to be granted punitive damages. The person at fault must be found guilty of inconceivable, evil behavior. The punitive damages are awarded to punish the one at fault, not necessarily to make amends to you. If high punitive damages are awarded it is to send a message and they are not very likely to repeat their bad behavior due to the high cost associated with the punishment. Read More

The movement of a driver or passenger’s head at the time of a collision can encourage the creation of a whiplashing. The victim of a whiplash injury may suffer some long term effects. He or she must face a future with a lower quality of life. Read More

Please do not think that the information in this article could not apply to you, because you escaped un-injured from your last accident. You may be right. Still, if you have or intend to have children, you ought to increase your understanding of late-appearing injuries. Read More