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Being able to determine who is legally responsible in a vehicle accident of any kind, especially in a car accident, can be rather challenging. The person who wants to bring up the lawsuit or to make a claim towards the insurance company for damages needs to be able to prove that the other person was actually negligent. Of course, this doesn’t mean that the defendant in the case doesn’t have the ability and the right to fend off the blame and to defend himself in a manner. (more…)
Is The Truck Company Liable To Pay Compensation, If A Driver Caused The Accident?
If there is an accident involving a truck owned by a private company, and the driver causes the accident, will the company be found liable? This is a very integral question which needs to be taken into utmost consideration as it defines a legal principle in personal injury law. (more…)
Are You Liable For Your Own Injuries, If You Didn’t Wear The Seat-Belt When You Crashed?
Now, the first thing that you need to understand is that not wearing your seat belt in Ontario is an offence as stipulated by the Highway Traffic Act. However, there is also a legal precedent which found that this is a strict liability offence and it’s not an absolute one. However, the judges have also ruled that the driver could avoid conviction in certain rare cases, if he is capable of proving that he did his best to comply with said law or that he exerted reasonable care in order to avoid the act which is prohibited by the letter of the law. (more…)
Are Most Spinal Cord Injuries Due To The Negligence of Auto Drivers?
The truth is that accidents which result from negligent behavior oftentimes end up to traumatic spinal cord injuries. There are at least 4,000 new cases every single year in the entire country of Canada. Out of this grand total it’s estimated that at least 42% are traumatic spinal cord injuries. This means that there was a rather violent external physical impact. Usually, these types of injuries derive from serious car accidents. The injuries which are associated with spinal cord injuries are oftentimes dislocations, contusions and fractures of the vertebral column of the victim. The injuries are also commonly a cause for the chronic pain syndrome which could derive from similar accidents. (more…)
How Are Lawsuits Handled For Skiing And Snowboarding Accidents?
It’s true that skiing and snowboarding can cause significant damages if you are in an accident, but did you know that it could also be merit for a personal injury claim? (more…)