Being injured in an accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating, both to the victim and to the entire family. That is why accident victims should know that they have legal rights to financial compensation after an injury are and how much their claim may be worth in a settlement or tort proceeding. (more…)

Perhaps you have no desire to examine any medical records. If you feel that way, you need to gain an appreciation for the role that such records play in resolving a personal injury claim. (more…)

For years those Ontario residents that failed to reach a settlement, following a period of negotiations could elect to present their arguments in a courtroom setting. Now, though, any resident that ends up in such a situation lacks the ability to present his or her case before a jury. In other words, each of them has been deprived of the chance to have his or her argument heard in court. (more…)

How would it be possible for someone to be working at a desk and then become liable for some driver’s negligence? That would be the case, if the driver had been at the wheel of a company car and had been operating the same vehicle as part of his or her job. The driver’s employer would be held liable for any damages, if the employee operating the company’s car had an accident. (more…)

First, appreciate the action that signals the start of the negotiating process. That action does not get carried out by some insurance adjuster. Instead, it gets performed by the policy holder that makes a claim and then writes a demand letter. That letter should contain a monetary figure, one that represents the size of a reasonably small settlement. (more…)

If you have been injured in an accident, you may have decided to consult with a Trenton personal injury lawyer. But if you are like most people, this can be intimidating. How can you tell if the lawyer you are meeting with is the right one for you? (more…)