If you have been injured in an accident, you cannot afford to take it easy, and seek some form of compensation at a time that suits you. An injured victim must meet certain deadlines, in order to go after a possible monetary reward. (more…)
Addressing The Loss Suffered By A Spouse And Family
A lawsuit that seeks compensation for loss of consortium enjoys the support of the legal system for 2 reasons. First, it provides a spouse and family with a way to recover from the fiscal loss suffered, following the death or long-term impairment of a severely injured parent/spouse. Second, it encourages workers’ participation in the laboring system. (more…)
Actions To Be Taken When Motorist Gets Hit By Motor Vehicle
One action should always be taken by a pedestrian that has been hit by a motor vehicle. A second action becomes a necessity if the driver of the responsible vehicle chose to leave the scene, after hitting the innocent pedestrian. (more…)
What The Law Says About Sharing The Road With Trucks
Ontario asks all drivers to be ready to share the road with any trucks. True, the lawmakers realize that a motorist in a car can feel intimidated by a large truck. In fact, the truck drivers in Ontario must keep a record of the time spent at the wheel, so that they do not become overly-tired. (more…)
Time And Money Invested In Treatment For A Brain Injury
There are 2 ways by which the victim of a brain injury could be forced to expend a good deal of time and money. One way concerns the process of diagnosing and treating that particular injury. The alternate approach involves ignoring the injury’s existence. In that way, the brain-related medical problem gains a chance to grow and worsen. (more…)
The Role of Damages In A Personal Injury Claim
The person that has filed a personal injury claim has suffered losses and injuries. Those have forced the injured victim to cover some unexpected expenses. All this has happened at a time when the victim’s ability to earn a living has been compromised. (more…)
Scope of Compensation For Bus Riders In Ontario
One section of Ontario’s Insurance Act sent a clear message to the bus riders in that Province. Some riders referred to that message as the no crash, no cash rule. According to that rule, a bus rider could not collect any damages for injuries suffered during a ride, unless the rider’s bus collided with an automobile or other object. (more…)
How To Prepare For A Trial?
Lawyers have lots of experience with carrying-out the tasks that are part of preparing for a trial. In fact, those members of the legal profession even have a term for the process that gets carried-out inside of a courtroom. Lawyers refer to that as the litigation process. (more…)
When Workplace Injury In Ontario Leads To Lawsuit Against Third Party
In Ontario, the Workplace Safety Insurance Board compensates those employees that have become the victim of a workplace injury or a work-related disorder. That compensation ensures the delivery of a number of timely benefits. Still, there can be times when an employee would like to seek a larger amount of money. (more…)
What Are The Expected Effects On Arrival of Driverless Vehicles In Ontario?
A hint of the effects became available to authorities in all municipalities, including Ontario, in 2016. That year some researchers studied what could happen when driverless vehicles travel on the road. Those researchers found that it was best to have a driver in each vehicle, as a precaution. That driver could take corrective action, in the event of an emergency. (more…)