Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

A growing number of drivers have joined those that do not hesitate to use marijuana before sitting at the wheel of a motor vehicle. Now, Personal Injury Lawyers in Oakville are seeking to determine whether or not enjoyment of such a freedom poses a threat to others on the road. Read More

The law awards compensation to victims of an automobile accident, in order to help each of them get back to their original position, financially. For that reason, the money received following most car accident settlements does not get subject to taxes. Still, that does not mean that when a victim receives money as compensation, then he or she should automatically assume that no cent must ever be handed over to the government. Read More

Quick planning becomes a problem for anyone that has become involved in a motor vehicle accident. It poses an even greater challenge, if you happen to be driving a leased vehicle. Read More

In any part of the world, a combination of 3 letters, SOS can be used to signal for help at the time of an emergency. In Ontario, Canada a combination of 4 letters, SABS can assist someone that has been injured in a motor vehicle accident. Whenever any of Ontario’s residents feel uncomfortable about suing the negligent party, the existence of SABS provides them with an optional approach. Read More

If a photograph gets used as a piece of evidence, then it does not need to be interpreted. The jury should be told what took place before and after the photographer snapped that particular picture. Still, not all evidence appears in pictures. Read More

When a motor vehicle collision involves one or more large commercial trucks, then it has the potential to lead to a truck collision lawsuit. Large commercial trucks include semi-trucks, cargo trucks, delivery trucks, transport trucks, and big rigs among others. Pick-up trucks are not included, and neither are SUVs. Read More

Sometimes the victims of a car accident look to the insurance company for help. For that reason, the adjuster tries to appear helpful. Yet not all adjusters put a priority on helping those with a personal injury claim. That fact highlights the need for regulation. Read More

Following your involvement in a motor vehicle collision in the province of Ontario, you should act fast when it comes to reporting. In the immediate aftermath, you should remain at the accident site in order to provide assistance to other parties involved. Observe sustained injuries and damages, and if you determine the combined damage to be worth more than $2,000, then you will also need to report the collision.Specific instructions will also be provided the Collision Reporting Center in your area, as well as by your insurance company. Read More

In order to obtain compensation for your losses, you will often have to prove another party liable for the motor vehicle collision which left you injured. You can achieve this by gathering multiple types of evidence to back your claim. Read More

Following a motor vehicle accident which left you injured, you may find yourself in a situation in which the only way to obtain compensation for the damages inflicted upon you and your property, is through the means of a lawsuit. However, there are also situation in which a pre-trial settlement is possible and sufficient. The only way to reach a settlement is by sitting down with all other involved parties and starting negotiations. For this to be successful, everyone involved will need to be open for negotiations, and willing to compromise around certain matters. The goal is to reach common ground and settle for a monetary amount that is fair and satisfying in the eyes of all involved parties. Having a lawyer at this junction can be helpful. Read More