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In our digital world, it is baffling that car manufacturers don’t include dash camera’s in cars. It is equally baffling that insurance companies don’t offer reduced rates for people with dash camera’s. Regardless, installing a dash cam yourself can make a huge difference if a car accident ever occurs. When car accidents and personal injuries…
As personal injury lawyers dealing with Ontario Car Accident Injuries, we often get calls from people confused about where to send their forms to apply for benefits. People automatically assume that they can send the papers to the at-fault driver’s insurance company and are often angry about sending them to their own insurer or the…
The Sound of Silence: why it’s best with adjusters I often meet with potential clients who advise that they have an upcoming appointment with an insurance adjuster to provide a statement. When I express my concern with the idea of them meeting with the adjuster, the usual reply is “what’s the big deal, I have…
I. The Issues Many years ago, I represented a young gentleman who sustained a concussion due to an auto accident. His insurer sent him to a neurologist that they hand-selected and paid to assess his entitlement to income replacement benefits. Unbeknownst to anyone, my client’s treating clinic had referred him to the same neurologist for…
In a Nutshell: Passengers involved in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario need to understand their rights and legal recourse to receive full compensation for any and all injuries and damages sustained. If you are a passenger injured in a car accident in Ontario you have the legal right to make a claim for injuries and…
Overview: There are two parts to the motor vehicle accident claim system. (1) The first is called accident benefits, which are provided immediately and regardless of fault. The intention is to provide for people’s immediate needs like limited loss of income and treatment needs, some personal care in the home in some cases etc. the…
In 2015, there were 1,858 deaths and 10,280 serious injuries from motor vehicle accidents in Canada . Serious accidents like these change peoples’ lives in an instant. Even for those lucky enough to survive a dangerous accident, the subsequent injuries can cause outrageous medical bills, extreme lifestyle alterations, pain and suffering, and time off from…
The days and weeks following Daylight Savings Time ends are historically the most dangerous for pedestrians. Drivers suddenly have to adjust to less hours of sunlight and darker morning commutes to and from work. Research shows that the one hour time change affects the body, mind, health and overall driving habits of commuters. An average…
Recently released legislation appears to have made major changes to the law regarding ODSP and OW exemption limits for car accident and personal injury cases. These changes appear to have been made very quietly without any significant announcements. ODSP appears to have completely eliminated the exemption cap on pain and suffering awards in injury cases…