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When you’ve been injured as a result of the behavior of someone else, you may be able to sue that person for monetary compensation. In other words, you can legally go after that person for money to pay for damages. Damages, in a case like this, mean financial compensation. The financial compensation is based on what is needed to get you, the injured person or plaintiff, back to your original level of health. (more…)
Why Are Police Reports Important When Filing A Claim For Vehicular Accident?
It’s important to make sure that you have a record of the accident if you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident. It’s crucial that you call the police even if you don’t notice any major injuries or property damage. What can appear to be very minor at first; can be something more serious without you realizing it. (more…)
What Happens During Mediation In A Personal Injury Claim?
Perhaps you’ve heard about people who have taken the route of personal injury mediation instead of going through a trial. Do you know what it is? If you don’t, here’s the basic definition: this type of mediation is an informal settlement meeting of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) who are involved in a personal injury lawsuit. It’s a mandatory step in Ontario that must be completed before a case is allowed to go to trial. (more…)
What To Do If You Are Hit In Ontario By An Under Insured Driver?
Insurance is supposed to cover the costs if you are seriously and permanently injured in a car accident in Ontario. It’s supposed to cover you if you’re at fault for the accident and it’s supposed to cover you if you have been injured by someone else’s negligent behavior. If you are the victim and have been injured in a vehicle accident caused by someone else, you have the write to claim for damages such as loss of income, healthcare expenses, pain and suffering, and out of pocket expenses. In most cases, the insurance company that covers the defendant pays the costs for these damages. But what happens when the person causing the accident has no insurance, or not enough insurance, or leaves the scene of the accident in a way that no one knows who caused the injuries? Is the victim still covered? (more…)
Why Choose The Right Lawyer To Represent Denied Disability Claims?
Not all disability claims are accepted. There may be times that, for a variety of reasons, the claim you make gets denied. This is an unpleasant experience and can lead to a lot of additional stress for the plaintiff. It may be possible to get a claim reconsidered if your disability claim has originally been denied. You’ll need to make sure you get a good disability lawyer who can examine your claim and figure out what was done wrong, and if anything can be done to resolve the issue. (more…)