In personal injury law, the ability to be compensated for your injuries doesn’t rely entirely on whether or not you were employed at the time. Lost income and the loss of future earnings potential are just a couple of the damages in an accident benefits claim or personal injury lawsuit. Additionally, your medical expenses as well as your pain and suffering are treated as separate damages. Read More
Do You Need A Lawyer If Your Case Will Not Go To Trial?
Some adults feel ready to negotiate with the insurance company, after having become involved in a car accident. Still, a readiness to operate as one’s own negotiator does not guarantee possession of all the skills displayed by an expert negotiator. Read More
Toronto Authorities Study Pedestrian Accidents
Traffic authorities in Toronto have been studying pedestrian accidents. They have even given their efforts a special name, Vision Zero. Those taking part in Vision Zero have chosen to exam all the numbers that relate to pedestrian accidents. Read More
The Process Used For Suing Someone In Ontario
If a resident of Ontario becomes the victim of an accident, that same resident has the right to file a personal injury claim. Completion of that step initiates a dispute between the victim and the responsible party. If negotiations do not seem to promise a favorable outcome for the victim/claimant, then that claimant might care to pursue another option. Read More
The Benefits Available To Someone That Files A Tort Claim
The filing of a tort claim represents initiation of a civil law action. It provides the claimant with a way to obtain compensation for injuries that the same claimant suffered at the time of an accident. Read More
Possible Defenses For An Occupier Following A Slip And Fall Incident
Contrary to the thinking of the victim of a slip and fall incident, the occupier does not always deserve to become the target of a personal injury claim. Some occupiers can present a winning defense, when faced with the prospect of being held liable for the injuries caused by such an incident. Read More
Learn How To Report A Car Accident In Ontario
The passenger or driver that has become involved in a car accident enjoys certain rights. Still, that same person could lose those rights, by failing to submit an accident report. Read More
Getting Fairly Compensated For A Dog Bite
According to the Dog Owner’s Liability Act, the owner of a dog is liable for damages that result from a bite or an attack made by the owner’s canine. Still, that law cannot get enforced, if a dog lover that was bitten decides against taking legal action against the dog’s owner. Read More
Calculation of Pain And Suffering Caused By Someone’s Negligence
The legal system defines negligence as careless and neglectful behavior. That is the sort of behavior that can trigger the occurrence of an accident. If that accident results in harming others, those that were harmed can seek compensation for their pain and suffering. Read More
What Are Chances That Your Personal Injury Case Will Go To Trial?
According to statistics analyzed by personal injury lawyers, roughly 95% of the cases initiated by their clients never reach the stage where the client must appear in court. In other words, all but 5% of the cases get settled without any litigation. Those figures highlight each client’s need to have a strong level of trust in the hired attorney. Read More