Bicycles and motorcycles aren’t equipped with the same safety features as the other motor vehicles which they share the roads with. There aren’t any airbags, re-inforced steel doors or side curtain absorption cushioning on any motorcycles or bicycles on the roads. Bikes and motorcycles have to share the roads with…
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Personal Injury Lawyer? Do I really Need One?
Many people who have been hurt or injured in an accident ask me why they should contact a lawyer. What will a lawyer do for me that I cannot do for myself? The answer is simple. A personal injury lawyer will protect your rights to ensure that your claim is…
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We had a crash on our blog and being always resourceful we decided to take this opportunity to upgrade the blog’s look and add some new items. Come back soon.
Evidence in Personal Injury Cases Matters: Why calling a lawyer now is better than calling a lawyer later
Evidence in personal injury cases includes but is not limited to hospital records, ambulance reports, witness statements, police records, photographs of the accident scene, photographs of injuries, medical reports, employer’s records, tax returns, OHIP summaries, bank statements and the list goes on. The problems is that evidence can disappear making…
Car Accidents: What happens if I don’t have insurance?
Car insurance is meant to compensate and protect drivers from any loss or damage arising in the use or operation of a motor vehicle. Typically, if you are an at fault driver in an accident, your car insurance will pick up the bill for the damage which ensued. Driving without…
How Facebook can impact your personal injury/disability claim in Ontario
Social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace have become increasingly popular over the years. People use these website to post information about themselves, post photos, even videos. These websites are intended to be a fun way to network and interact with others. Accident victims who start legal actions often make…
How long do I have to sue? What’s the limitation period for personal injury actions in Ontario?
We recieve many calls at our office from accident victims who want to know how long they have to sue for damages arising from their accident. You have 2 years from the date you knew or ought to have known you have a cause of action. The date that you…
Explaining No Fault Benefits for Car Accidents in Ontario
If you’ve been hurt or injured in a car accident in Ontario; there’s a complicated set of rules that you need to follow if you’re planning on making a claim for your injuries, lost wages, damages for pain & suffering or just getting the insurance company to fix your car.…
How do lawyers’ fees work in personal injury claims?
One of the first things I’m asked is how do my fees work in personal injury cases. This is particularly important to people after an accident when they aren’t working and aren’t earning any income as a result of their accident. All lawyers have different fee structures. Some lawyers ask…
Things to be careful of when pursuing your accident case
After you’ve been hurt of injured in an accident, there are a few important things to be certain of: Consult a lawyer who concentrates in accident claims immediately. There is a limitation period in Ontario to sue. This limitation varies, depending on the facts of your case and the sort…