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Under normal circumstances, when you are injured in an Ontario motor vehicle accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against that driver and collect damages. Of course, in practice the negligent driver’s insurance is likely to pay the damages. What happens when the driver is an … Continue reading “Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Apply to Drive-by Egg Attack?”
According to the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS), using a helmet can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury in a bicycle accident. In fact, CPS said that research showed helmets “reduce the risk of head and brain injuries by about 69%, severe brain injuries by 74% and facial injuries by 65%.” Yet even these numbers … Continue reading “Toronto Faces Personal Injury Trial Over Bicycle Accident”
There is a lot to take in following an auto accident. Oftentimes, the accident itself is a split-second occurrence, leaving other drivers and passengers unable to react in time. In the moments immediately following the collision, the victims may not stop to gather potentially useful information, including the identity of the other vehicle drivers involved. … Continue reading “How do I Prove an Unknown “John Doe” Caused My Auto Accident?”
All automobile insurance policies in the province are required to include the coverage mandated by the Pntario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). If your injuries make it impossible for you to return to work, you may be eligible to collect income replacement benefits. Case Study: Sabadash v. State Farm, et al. What if you had … Continue reading “Can I Receive Accident Benefits if I Lose My Job After a Car Accident?”
For many Ontario residents, dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is a long, stressful process. Aside from needing to recover from potentially catastrophic injuries, there is also the physical and mental strain of addressing the legal consequences of the accident. For instance, if your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, … Continue reading “Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Multi-Million Award in Hamilton Snow Plow Accident”
Ontario Airplane Accident Lawyer Most people boarding a jet airline are excited about their upcoming vacation, looking forward to heading home to see family, or are mentally preparing for a business trip. Passengers on planes are eager to see their world from a new perspective, or are simply traveling out of necessity to access what … Continue reading “Ontario Airplane Accident Lawyer”
Injured accident survivors often face long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Recovering the compensation they are rightfully owed is not always a straightforward process. Indeed, many factors and considerations must be weighed throughout the process of awarding restitution before a final amount can be determined. Case Study: Howland v. Estate of Howland A recent decision … Continue reading “What Type of Interest or Fees can an Ontario Court Award in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?”
Bicycle accidents in Ontario are frequently the result of a negligent motorist who fails to keep a proper lookout for bicycles or pedestrians. From a legal standpoint, the bicyclist must follow the same rules as a car accident victim when seeking compensation for his or her injuries. In other words, the bicyclist must first file … Continue reading “What Damages Can I Seek If I am Unable to Return to Work Due to a Bicycle Accident?”
