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Auto Insurance legislation – Have the scales of justice been weighted against car accident injury victims?
In recent years, many auto injury lawyers feel there has been a trend towards legislation that deteriorates the rights of those injured in motor vehicle accidents. There have been many changes – but here a few that immediately come to mind: Ontario Regulation 34/10 – New SAB’s Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule (SABs) that came into […]
Are you keeping a pain journal documenting your car accident injuries?
Will Your Pain Journal Help Your Personal Injury Case Or Hurt It? Many people, who have suffered a serious injury, keep a hand written or electronic journal to help make sense of what has happened to them. They may keep records of medical visits and therapies or document changing emotional or physical states. Their […]
Misleading Lawyer Advertising Prompts New Hudak Bill 12 Proposal
There is a lot of discussion in legal circles surrounding “Revenue for referral-based advertising”. If former MPP Tim Hudak has his way, his Bill 12 proposal will have a strong affect on the way the firms in question, do business. If successful, Hudak’s bill would ban referral fees in auto insurance cases except on successful […]
Ontario Personal Injury lawyers want drivers to know that the clock is ticking on auto insurance coverage reforms
Recent reforms to Ontario auto insurance come into effect as of June 1st. Drivers need to understand that in the event of an accident related injury, coverage for themselves and for their family could be significantly reduced. Those that want the necessary coverage must contact their insurer and purchase the soon to be optional […]
June 1st 2016 Is D-day for Auto Insurance Coverage In Ontario. Here’s What You Need to Know
Ontario’s June 1st Auto Insurance Changes For most people in Ontario, car Insurance is just another necessary monthly cost. Protecting ourselves and are loved one’s is our main objective. Don’t Sell Your Soul To The Lowest Bidder Be advised! Ontario Automobile changes that come into effect June 1st, 2016 have the potential to leave […]
Car Accident Photos: How To Take Them And Why
Serious Personal Injury Claims: Providing Photographic Proof An accident happens in seconds and is over. All that is left is the aftermath showing the results of the crash and the damage to people and vehicles. Even this is temporary. Emergency vehicles arrive on the scene to take care of injured people and get them […]
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit: What Is Compensation Based On?
Claims for wrongful death in Ontario are most often associated with a car accidents where a driver was negligent or careless. Filing a wrongful death claim may also be referred to as a wrongful death lawsuit, or wrongful death action. Wrongful death lawsuits are filed with the civil courts, and are intended to seek […]
Filing A Personal Injury Claim In Ontario
Filled With Questions and Struggling For Answers After a motor vehicle accident, there are many important steps that should be taken. Injury victims often find themselves unaware of what they should do. Often times they are overwhelmed by their injuries, unable to work, struggling with every day expenses and looking for answers. […]
Motions Typically Associated With Personal Injury Lawsuits In Ontario
The purpose of this article is to familiarize personal injury plaintiffs with a basic understanding of the types of legal “Motions” that are commonly associated with personal injury claims. Basically, a “Motion” is an application or court procedure that is used by lawyers to request and ultimately obtain a desired “court order” made by […]
Reasons To Seek Immediate Medical Attention After Being Involved In a Car Accident
For those who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident; getting immediate medical attention can have a big impact on the course of their recovery – as well as their ability to seek full and fair compensation for their injuries. As with any dispute, there are always two sides to a story. When […]
Personal Injury Claim – Assessing Future Loss of Earnings For The Self Employed
For those who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario; any financial compensation obtained by a negligence lawsuit will ultimately be based on the plaintiffs principle of loss. Those who have been seriously injured in a car accident by the negligent actions of another, are in essence entitled to recover all […]
Defence Medical Examinations – Why The Doctor Doing Your DME is Not Your Friend:
In Ontario, personal injury lawsuits and accident benefit claims where there is doubt about the extent of the injured persons (plaintiff) injuries, the defense has a legal right to arrange further medical examinations and assessments. Remember, the defence, is working on behalf of the insurance company. They are hired to mitigate insurance payouts and […]
Personal Injury Claims in Ontario: What you need to know
What exactly is a “Personal Injury”? According to Google, the definition of personal injury is ‘physical injury inflicted on a person’s body, as opposed to damage to property or reputation’. This is a somewhat vague description. When asked, a lawyer will define it as something like, ‘an accident that causes you injury; pain and suffering, […]
Personal Injury Claim: Assessing The Cost of Future Care
The cost of future care for serious personal injuries add up to staggering dollar amounts that would be impossible for the average person to pay without compensation. In Ontario, people who have sustained life-changing personal injury in a car accident, may be eligible to have these costs paid, through the insurance policy of the […]
Looking to find a personal injury lawyer in Toronto? Ask these questions before hiring
When you go to see a prospective Toronto personal injury lawyer, he will have many questions for you. You will be asked about the accident, how it occurred, who was at fault, witnesses, injuries, medical examinations and diagnosis. Just as a professional in any field has varying degrees of ability and experience in different areas, […]
Personal Injury Mediation. What To Expect
Personal injury mediation is an informal settlement meeting, of the parties involved in the personal injury lawsuit. Mediation is a very important part of the personal injury claim process. In Ontario, meditation is a mandatory step before the case is allowed to go to trial. It is held in a conference room, presided over by a […]
Preparing for Discovery – What Those Who Have Been Injured Can Expect
Thorough preparation prior to discovery can positively impact the size of your personal injury settlement Affidavit of Documents Within the discovery process, each party must give the other side an Affidavit of Documents, which lists all relevant evidence in their possession. The purpose of this is to allow each side to review the documents relevant […]
Video Surveillance Is A Common Tactic Used By Defending Insurers
Compelling evidence is the most crucial component of any personal injury claim dispute. Video surveillance is one of the most powerful tools insurance companies have at their disposal. Video evidence can influence pre-trial negotiations, jury decision-making and courtroom verdicts. Anyone who has initiated a car accident injury claim should expect to be a target of […]
Accidents Can Just Happen. Fair Settlements Don’t . Why Do Some People Fail To Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?
In many cases victims of serious personal injuries innocently assume the “system” will do the “right” thing. They mistakenly believe the insurance company will make a fair payout without hassle or argument. They trust the kind person at the insurance company. Because they have never any experience even similar to this they do […]
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