I am often asked about how the priority of payments works for treatment costs incurred after a car accident injury. People often have accident benefits through their own car insurance company, perhaps they are named under another car insurance policy, maybe they were also an occupant of a car that had a car insurance policy…
There’s no doubt about it; cars can be money pits. However, many of us don’t have the choice to not have a vehicle. Between sky-high gas prices, insurance, maintenance, carwashes, accidents, and everything in-between, cars are one of the most expensive assets people have. That said; buying used cars has become a perceived way to…
If you were injured in a car accident and are claiming benefits from the insurance company, you will, at some point, likely be asked to see one of their doctors (or a number of them). When people first receive the request they often wonder they are required to see the insurance assessor or doctor. “Do…
Potential clients often ask me what the “usual” percentage legal fee is for personal injury cases and lawsuits involving slip and falls or car accidents. There is no “set” legal fee or “usual” legal fee – it’s all subject to agreement. My own personal practice is to charge a percentage fee based on four factors:…
Fault for a car accident can mean different things, including any of the following: (1) who the police officer gave a ticket to under the Highway Traffic Act , or (2) who is at fault in a civil lawsuit for personal injury, or (3) who the Insurance Companies deem to be at fault in terms of insurance record…
If you have been involved in an accident, your own car insurance company (or the other vehicle’s insurer) may ask to meet with you to obtain a statement. In most cases, there is nothing wrong with the insurer asking to meet with you. However, you usually are not required to agree. Many people simply agree…
Do I need a Lawyer for my car accident injury claim? After someone is injured in a car accident in Ontario, Canada, they often think about whether or not they need a lawyer. Some insurance companies may tell you that you don’t need a lawyer and that you can deal with them directly and, in…
Accidents caused by drivers who are Driving in a vehicle without consent are especially difficult to deal with. They pose legal challenges and can have restrictions on the types of benefits available to be applied for. In one such recent example, the Globe and Mail reported that, on June 9, 2013, a group of teens allegedly…
This is a case commentary that was current as of the date it was drafted, the decision has since been overturned on appeal and reviewed by the Divisional Court. In the March 27, 2013 decision of Scarlett v. Belair Insurance , Arbitrator John Wilson essentially confirmed the common sense inference that the minor injury guideline…
*These general comments on head injuries and concussions after a car accident or other injury producing accident are published from my general perspective as a personal injury lawyer in Ontario, Canada, and should not be taken as being medical advice in any way, or specific legal advice. Please seek appropriate medical and legal consultation on your…