If you have been involved in an accident and received injuries, you may be asking for compensation from the other party to help pay some of the expenses you now have thanks to your accident. The other insurance company or other party may want you to get a medical examination from a neutral doctor in order to verify that you really do have injuries. It’s not uncommon for an insurance company to require a person who is asking for compensation be checked out by a doctor other than their own. The new doctor will then confirm what your doctor has been saying and will provide the proof the insurance company has been asking for. (more…)
Category: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Can You Get A Settlement For An Aggravated Pre-Existing Medical Condition?
If you’re the plaintiff in a car accident, you should know that you’re entitled to a settlement that will cover any bodily injuries or property damage that you may have incurred in the accident. Know that it won’t be an easy process since the defendant’s insurance company will try to lowball or avoid paying you the settlement that you want, need, and deserve. (more…)
What To Do When Your Car Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Immediately
Car accidents tend to be traumatic. After all, they generally are high impact and high force collisions. You can sustain major injuries even if you’ve been involved in what seems to be a minor car accident. Keep in mind that soft tissue and bone injuries can take several months to show up. That’s why it’s important that you monitor your injuries after you’ve been involved in a car accident and treat them ASAP. Your health will benefit. Personal injury lawyer in North Bay knows that tour ability to receive a larger settlement, later on, will also increase. (more…)
What Coverage Does Driver Have In A Rental Car Accident?
If you arrange to rent a car, expect the rental agency to present you with the opportunity to purchase a special insurance. Does it make sense to spend money on that coverage, when you already carry an automobile insurance policy? (more…)
Know The Legal Requirements For Reporting A Car Accident In Ontario
Unless you do not mind paying a huge fee, be sure to remain at the accident scene, until police have arrived, if police officers have been called. (more…)
Actions To Take If Your Back Was Injured In A Car Accident
Someone that suffered a back injury as the result of a car accident has a complex case to present to a personal injury attorney. Still, that does not mean that the lawyer-client team have little chance for winning such a case. (more…)
Why Are Some Disability Benefits Cut-off from the Policy Holder?
Many people with a long-term disability policy receive a notice after 2 years, saying that their benefits may be cut-off. This is when own occupation policy changes to an any occupation policy. (more…)
Functions Performed By An Insurance Adjuster
After the victim of an accident has filed a personal injury claim, the insurance company gets to work on adjusting its offer, so that it matches with the known damages. The insurance adjuster assesses the extent of those damages. (more…)
Potential Impact of Contributory Negligence On A Personal Injury Case
The first thing that everyone involved in a motor vehicle accident should be concerned with is their health and well-being. We often see the “blame game” start immediately after a collision has occurred between the parties involved in the accident as well as the police officers that have been sent to the scene and any witnesses that may be present. In most instances, statutory accident benefits may apply. However, if the accident was caused by another person’s or entity’s negligence, those victims that have suffered any injuries may be entitled to compensation for damages and financial losses. (more…)
Key Points To Consider When You Contact Your Insurance Company After An Accident
After an accident, contact your auto insurer and tell them about the accident. They will ask you some questions and you need to provide them with the details that they are requesting. They will then assign an insurance adjuster who will speak with you in more detail. Consider these 5 key points when the insurance adjuster asks you about the details of your accident: (more…)