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In Ontario, a negligent driver is not automatically liable for the “pain and suffering” or other non-pecuniary damages sustained by a car accident victim. The Ontario Insurance Act expressly states a driver is not responsible for such damages unless one of two exceptions apply: The first exception is for accidents in which the victim suffered … Continue reading “Does My Auto Accident Injury Qualify as a “Permanent Impairment”?”
In 2014 (the most recent year for which final Ministry of Transportation), there were nearly 180,000 motor vehicle accidents involving only property damage. Of course, most of the 39,000 accidents that also caused personal injury or death included property damage as well. And that raises an interesting question that we don’t often hear addressed: What’s … Continue reading “Why You Don’t Want Your Car Destroyed Before a Car Accident Claim”
Car accident lawsuits are often decided based on the relative credibility of the drivers involved. In many cases there is no outside evidence, such as a police investigation or independent accident reconstruction, to aid a judge or jury in deciding who was at fault. This makes the court’s assessment of the parties and their witnesses … Continue reading “Case Study: Sorting Out He Said/She Said Car Accidents”
Many Ontario residents depend on a family member’s Ontario auto insurance to cover them in the event of a car accident. Under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, an “insured person” includes any “dependant of the named insured or of his or her spouse.” A dependant does not have to be a minor child, but can … Continue reading “Dependent on a Relative: Am I Also Covered by Her Ontario Auto Insurance?”
Car accident victims in Ontario face an uphill struggle when it comes to seeking damages from a negligent driver. First, the victim has to collect evidence and present it in a tort claim in court to prove the negligent driver is liable. Then, even after the other driver’s fault has been established, Ontario limits pain … Continue reading “How Ontario Limits Pain and Suffering Damages in a Car Accident”
When you are injured by a negligent driver in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to seek compensation from a number of sources. Obviously, you can file a personal injury claim to recover damages against the negligent driver. You can also pursue a claim with your own insurer under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits … Continue reading “Case Study: Car Accident Claims Without Insurance”
A serious motor vehicle accident can leave you unable to return to work and thus earn a living. In such cases you may be eligible for benefits under a long-term disability insurance policy, as well as damages from the negligent driver in a separate tort (personal injury) claim. Of course, either the negligent driver or … Continue reading “What Happens if I Need to Sue a Negligent Driver and My Disability Insurer Following a Car Accident?”
Since 2014, the number of ridesharing services operating in Ontario has ballooned. Uber began offering its app that year, and it was joined by RideCo in 2016. Late last year, InstaRyde, Facedrive, ecoRIDES, and Lyft also began offering their own ridesharing solutions in Toronto. The response has been enthusiastic. In fact, even before Lyft launched … Continue reading “Toronto Lyft and Uber Accidents: What to Do”
