Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule provides some monetary relief for car accident victims who miss work because of their injuries. This financial benefit is offered through your settlement in the form of income replacement benefits. Income replacement benefits are available to victims whose accident-related injuries prevent them from working at all or at the same … Continue reading “An Ontario Accident Victim’s Guide to Income Replacement Benefits”
After an accident or injury, you may be forced to take time off from work. If you were in a car accident, you may recover various types of accident benefits, including Income Replacement Benefits. If you are filing a lawsuit against a negligent party – whether for a motor vehicle accident or other accident – … Continue reading “How Loss of Income is Determined in an Injury Claim”
Legal fees are an important consideration when hiring a personal injury or Long-Term Disability lawyer. Contingency lawyer fees are one way law firms are able to provide services to accident victims who lack the resources to pay upfront, out-of-pocket fees. How Contingency Lawyer Fees Work in a Personal Injury Case Contingency fees depend upon the … Continue reading “Contingency Lawyer Fees: When and How is Payment Expected?”
Chronic pain is a persistent medical condition. It often is difficult to treat and may be triggered by an injury or accident, such as a motor vehicle crash or a slip and fall. Short or Long Term Disability benefits may be available for individuals who are unable to work because of their condition. Understanding the … Continue reading “An Easy Guide to Understanding Chronic Pain”
Those injured in car accidents in Ontario have several options for pursuing compensation. An injured victim who was not at fault for the crash may file a tort claim in addition to applying for Accident Benefits (which are available to all victims, regardless of fault). A tort claim – otherwise known as a lawsuit – allows … Continue reading “The Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer to Process Your Tort Claim”