Poor weather and bad conditions of the road can enhance the chances of losing control over your car, leading to vehicular accident. Bad weather can cause anyone to have an accident, but you may be surprised to find that Ontario’s at-fault legislation for vehicle accidents continues to apply, even when weather is not on our side. (more…)
Month: September 2018
Personal Injury: What You Need To Know When The City Is At Fault
If you’ve faced a personal injury on city property, or have been injured because of your local government’s lack of planning or use of due care, it is possible to launch a personal injury lawsuit against the municipality. Many people believe that personal injury lawsuits can only be filed against an individual, but this is not so. Governments, businesses and institutions can also be found at-fault in personal injury cases, and ordered to pay compensation to the injured party. (more…)
Understanding The Right of Way At Intersections In Ontario
The province of Ontario has unusually strict laws about who has the right of way in a given driving scenario. For drivers and insurers, this means that accident reports and deciding who is at fault for an accident can be much simpler. If you’ve been in an accident, understanding Right of Way law in Ontario can help you determine who was at fault, who is responsible for paying damages, and what impact an accident may have on your insurance premium. (more…)
Know Your Rights If You’re The Victim of An Animal Attack
Dog bites and animal attacks have long been a concern in Canada, and in the past two decades, many different provinces and municipalities have taken legal action to attempt to decrease the risk of an attack. In 2005, the province of Ontario banned Pit Bulls and mixes from living within the province, citing extreme risk of injury. (more…)
The Devastating Impacts of A Spinal Cord Injury
A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is one of the most devastating injuries that a person can face in their life. The fallout of a spinal cord injury can have lifelong consequences, creating ruinous financial and personal impacts for those who have an SCI. If someone suffers a spinal cord injury because of negligence, or because a company or person failed to exercise due care, it is possible to file a personal injury lawsuit and win compensation for losses. (more…)
What You Should Know About Our New Impaired Driving Laws
This summer, Canada has taken what many Chatham personal injury lawyers feel are a two steps forward, one step back approach to impaired driving. In the same season that we have legalized marijuana use, we have also possibly taken away other civil rights in the way that officers can check for driver impairment. Let’s take a look at the new legislation. (more…)
What To Do If You Have Been Denied Accident Benefits
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario and you have insurance, there are certain accident benefits that are due to you as a matter of law. These statutory accident benefits cover a range of damages and possibilities and are available to injury victims regardless of fault. They are: (more…)
What To Do If You Have Been Bitten By A Dog In Ontario
Summer often goes hand in hand with some things. Picnics. Boating. Dog bites.
Unfortunately, this is the season that Chatham personal injury lawyers see an increase in claims resulting from dog bites or attacks. Yes, victims of dog bites can hold the dog’s owner responsible and be compensated for their injuries. But there are some things you must know about our dog bite laws in order for you to do this successfully. (more…)