Category: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Some car accident victims ask that question, because, in their eyes, texting seems like such an innocent action. Actually, it is not. Texting exemplifies the type of distraction that can present a danger to others. (more…)

Most people know which steps to take after a big scale car accident that involves broken glass, smashed in doors, smoke and bleeding drivers, but when it comes to far less serious accidents, many people wander in the dark. However, staying that uninformed can prove dangerous since you may end up facing serious consequences because you failed to report something that should have been reported. Following this comes a small guide that will help you figure out when and what to report: (more…)

Clearly, you should always report major vehicle collisions, but when it comes to certain other scenarios, you may be hesitant. However, it is vital to always make a report, and here is a list of reasons you should and potential consequences if you neglect to do so. (more…)

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may already be aware of the complexity of the insurance claims process. In Ontario, we have no-fault insurance laws governing our insurance industry. (more…)

The losses for which a plaintiff might be compensated are the damages. Sometimes they are referred to as the compensable losses. The total value for all the damages suggests the amount that should be awarded to the injured party. (more…)

Before the date of a trial, the plaintiff must appear at a deposition. During that deposition, the attorney for the defendant can ask the defendant any question that might shed light on the degree to which the plaintiff’s injury has affected his or her earning power and lifestyle. The lawyer for the plaintiff can guess at many of those same questions, and can prepare his or her client for the coming deposition. (more…)

There is a problem with too many drivers driving distracted in Canada. The Canadian Auto Association (CAA) says that’s more than 60 percent of almost crashes are caused by some form of driver inattention. Distracted driving is responsible for 80 percent of collisions, according to CAA. (more…)

A common question put forward to personal injury lawyers in Ontario is: Who is responsible for the costs of treatment after a car accident injury in the province? People want to know if their expenses will be covered and if they need to worry about the costs associated with getting better. Individuals are interested in knowing how the priority payments work for these treatment costs in relation to an injury connected with a vehicle accident. (more…)

Truck accidents are definitely rather devastating. Obviously, the reasons for this hide behind the magnitude of accident and the consequences that usually follow. This is why we are going to review the most common causes of truck accidents. (more…)

Not every accident will leave their victims with permanent catastrophic injuries. Some injuries can get better sooner than others and the more serious injuries could take years. While you are recovering from your injuries, it’s not uncommon to see and feel improvement as well as regression. Continuing to follow doctor’s orders will help you stay in improvement mode. Improvements can be seen and felt as you go through rehabilitation. Regression is possible when injuries are not what they are being treated as due to partial diagnosis or the injury still needs more time. (more…)