Before the negotiating process begins, those that hope to be awarded a sizeable settlement should learn about certain factors. Those are the factors that work to decide the size of such a settlement. (more…)
What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Claims For Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome has gotten much attention lately as it pertains to sports. But these traumatic brain injuries can be sustained during any accident where the head has been struck or violently shaken. Although a concussion is typically considered a mild form of traumatic brain injury, in the case of post-concussion syndrome, there have been dramatic scientific developments. (more…)
Pre-Existing Conditions And How They Can Affect Your Injury Claim
If you have sustained injuries in an accident, it is vital that you can prove that your injuries are directly related to the accident. But what happens if your claim has been denied because the insurance company has determined that your injuries were a pre-existing condition? This is when having a Sarnia injury lawyer on your side is vital to getting the compensation you deserve. (more…)
How Your Posts On Facebook, Twitter, And Instagram Can Affect Your Injury Claim
In our world of technology, social media has become a phenomenon of staggering proportions. It is estimated that nearly 76 percent of all people in Ontario engage in some form of social media today. Social media has allowed us to connect on a larger scale than ever before. But when it comes to a personal injury claim, social media can work against you. (more…)
Chronic Pain And Long-Term Disability: What You Need To Know
If you have been injured in an accident and find yourself suffering from chronic pain as a result of those injuries, you understand the frustration. Not only are you in constant pain but you may be unable to return to work because of it. Applying for long-term disability can be overwhelming and exhausting. This is the time when having a North Bay injury lawyer in your corner may be your best asset. (more…)
10 Reasons Why…Cyclists And Motorists Can Safely Co-Exist On Ontario’s Roadways
With summer just around the corner, we thought it would be good to revisit cycling safety in anticipation of warm weather. (more…)
Modifications In OSDP For Benefiting The Accident Victims
If all the insurers had their way, there would be lots of eligibility rules for anyone that hoped to get compensated for a personal injury. Fortunately, those same insurers cannot find a way to restrict payments to all of the company’s policy holders. Still, there are times when an awarded claimant faces certain obstacles. With the changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program, things have become better for the accidental injury claimants. (more…)
Is There A Duty To Warn By Manufacturers In Medical Liability Claims?
Whenever the court tries to decide who might be held liable for a given injury, it seeks to determine the extent to which the responsible party had been saddled with a specific duty of care. In the eyes of the law, any adult has been given a duty of care towards the other members of society. Adults that fail to exercise their duties have become negligent, and can be held liable for a given injury. (more…)
Know More About The Payment Process For Claim Settlements
Once you have filed a personal injury claim and have hired a lawyer, you hope to be awarded the requested compensation. If you are successful, then you can expect to receive a payout. The money made available to you from that payout will reflect the amount awarded to you, as the result of either a settlement or a judgment. (more…)
The Fee Structure Used By Most Personal Injury Lawyers
Most personal injury lawyers charged make a point of charging their clients only a single fee, the contingency fee. Moreover, the lawyer does not seek to collect it until after the lawyer’s client has received the expected payment. That payment reflects the size of the award that the client has been won, as the result of either a settlement or a judgment. (more…)