#AskScottTottle Motor vehicle accidents happen suddenly and usually without warning. They are frequently violent events that can cause serious physical injuries. If you are an Ontario resident travelling far from home, the levels of anxiety and confusion increase as you are left wondering what to do next and who to turn to for help. A call to your insurance company might only add to your stress level when you learn your insurance coverage might not apply to an out-of-province motor vehicle accident. The following information should be helpful to answer your questions and ease your concerns about receiving compensation for ...
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#AskSimonDiamond Car accident victims who suffer serious injuries and are unable to work are entitled to compensation from the party whose negligent conduct caused the accident to occur. Medical treatment, rehabilitation and physical therapy, diagnostic testing and other expenses you incur add to the stress of being unable to earn a living while recovering from an accident. A personal injury lawyer can help you to recover the compensation you deserve, but few people injured in an accident have the financial ability to pay the fees a competent lawyer charges for his or her services. There is, however, a solution that ...
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#AskIsaacZisckind An injury suffered in an Ontario motor vehicle accident can be physically and financially devastating. You must endure the pain and trauma from the injuries suffered in the collision that could keep you out of work while bills start to pile up as you worry about how they are going to be paid. Help is available through the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) administered by the Automobile Accident Benefits Service of Ontario. You right to compensation following an accident If you are seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, you could have the ability to sue the negligent party ...
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#AskRobertGabor If you have been injured because of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party, you could be entitled to compensation. Car accidents and injuries caused by falling on an ice-covered sidewalk that someone failed to clear are examples of the types of cases handled by personal injury lawyers. Choosing a lawyer to represent you can be a challenge, so here are a few questions to ask lawyers to help you find the best personal injury lawyer for your case. How long have they been in practice? Personal injury lawyers combine knowledge of the law and an ability to gather and ...
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#AskRobertGabor Rear-end collisions are the most common types of accidents in Ontario involving more than one vehicle. According to statistics compiled by the government, of the 35,972 motor vehicle crashes last year in the province, 9,821 of them were rear-end collisions in which people were injured or killed. Understanding the causes of rear-end crashes and how the courts determine who is at fault could help if you are injured and want to make a claim for compensation. Proving fault when accidents occur Compensation for injuries received in a motor vehicle accident depends upon proving fault on the part of one or more ...
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#AskZevBergman No one is immune from suffering a spinal cord injury. There are approximately 33,000 people living in Ontario who suffer from the lasting effects of spinal cord injuries with another 600 people each year becoming victims in the province. There are many ways in which damage can be done to the spinal cord, but the two most common causes in Canada are unintentional falls and motor vehicle crashes. Identifying the causes is the first step toward reducing the risk of suffering an injury that could damage the spinal cord. How the spinal cord functions The spinal cord is a bundle of ...
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