Your Personal Injury Lawyers
If another person caused your accident, it is important to visit a doctor even if you do not feel hurt. Failing to seek medical attention could lead to legal complications down the road and end up negatively impacting your injury claim. Impact on a Claim An accident can cause a release of adrenaline for those … Continue reading “Importance of Seeking Medical Attention Following An Accident in Toronto”
You do not have to voluntarily disclose your pre-existing conditions to the insurance company. If the insurance company is asking for access to your medical records, talk to your lawyer at the. A lawyer in Toronto can evaluate what you should share and can manage communications with the insurer on your behalf. Be aware, though, … Continue reading “Pre-Existing Health Conditions and Toronto Injury Claims”
There is no legal requirement to hire a lawyer in order to commence a legal action. You are entitled to file and negotiate your personal injury claim on your own without legal counsel or representation. But choosing to hire a personal injury lawyer may have several important benefits. Relieve the Burden of Filing a Claim … Continue reading “Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer”
Given our proximity to the United States, the prevalence of American media in popular culture, and the relative infrequency with which most people interact with the courts, it comes as no surprise that some Ontarians are more familiar with American legal concepts than local ones. But personal injury cases in the United States differ significantly … Continue reading “4 Differences Between Personal Injury Cases in Ontario and the United States”
Juries introduce a series of inefficiencies to our justice system. Those inefficiencies mean trials take longer and cost more than they would otherwise. Eliminating juries from civil trials would lead to significant savings in litigation costs, both to the parties and to the courts, and these savings could put downward pressure on insurance premiums. The … Continue reading “Why Jury Trials Should Be Removed from Personal Injury Cases”
Imagine this scenario: You’re visiting one of your favorite restaurants when you slip and fall on the way to your table. Was there a patch of water on the ground? No sign indicating that the tile might be slippery? You’re in a bit of pain, so you go to the emergency room and a doctor … Continue reading “Toronto Slip and Fall Claims: What is Negligence and How Do You Prove It?”
Dairn Shane and Joseph Fearon were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in a landmark ruling on psychological injuries. Mr. Shane argued the case at all levels of appeal and was also counsel at trial. Mr. Saadati suffered serious psychological injuries as a result of multiple car accidents. The Court of Appeal ruled that … Continue reading “Appeal Allowed! Preszler Law Successful at the Supreme Court of Canada”
Are some lives worth more than others? In some areas of the law, yes. Women, as a matter of principle, often receive less compensation than men in serious personal injury lawsuits. Poor people generally receive less than wealthy or middle class people. Some lives are literally worth millions of dollars less than others. Why? In … Continue reading “Are Some Lives Worth More Than Others?”
