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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…)
Steps Taken By Those Negotiating A Personal Injury Settlement
A settlement represents the resolution of dispute. A dispute arises when someone has filed a claim. Hence, the first step to negotiations is the filing of a personal injury claim. (more…)
Reasons For Reporting Accident To Insurance
Often a car owner hesitates to report an accident, one that has created no more than a dent in the damaged automobile. That hesitant car owner usually fears the extent to which the premiums on his or her insurance policy might increase. At the same time, the hesitant car owner ignores the existence of certain other risks. (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…)
Facts To Prove After Filing Claim For Medical Malpractice
If you want to file a personal injury claim for an act of medical malpractice, then you must prove that your claim has legal standing. Understand that you will never be able to win your claim, unless you can prove 4 different points. (more…)
Types of Fatigue That Result From A Traumatic Brain Injury
In Canada, one of the top causes of death and disability are traumatic brain injuries or TBI’s as they are sometimes referred to. Motor vehicle accidents along with slip or trip and fall accidents account for 55% of all TBI cases. In 70% of these cases, fatigue is a symptom associated with the resulting injury. Fatigue is often attributed to the brain not working properly. Consequently, it is harder to focus or concentrate and there is little if any energy for family members, hobbies, or sports. (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…)
Advice For Resident of Ontario That Has Become A Personal Injury Lawyer’s First-Time Client
Personal injury lawyers realize that a potential client might have a sense of uncertainty, before making contact with an attorney. Often, the person that feels compelled to file a personal injury claim has had few, if any, prior interactions with members of the legal community. For that reason, adults that plan to initiate a lawsuit have a chance to consult a possible attorney. (more…)