Not everyone that has been injured can file a personal injury claim. Those that have the legal right to take that action have been injured by someone that committed a careless and neglectful act. That negligent act placed the person that performed it in the group of those men and women that must appeal for help to their insurance company. (more…)
Detailing The Responsibilities of An Owner or Occupier In Ontario
According to the Occupiers’ Liability Act, both owners and occupiers of property have a duty of care towards those that make a legal entrance onto those owned or occupied premises. In other words, an occupier can be held liable for any injury caused by an accident that took place on the occupied premises. (more…)
Comparing Findings On Bicycle-Auto Collisions With Pictures Posted On Internet
Some personal injury lawyers in Ontario have shown an interest in some recent findings about collisions between motorists and bicycle riders. The lawyers chose to study those findings, upon noting the increased number of adults that had elected to commute to work by means of a two-wheeled vehicle.
The researchers that took part in the study reviewed by the lawyers had focused on hits to the rear of the impacted bicycle. Out of all the hits studied, 87% involved an impact on an adult rider. Moreover, a large number of those same collisions occurred during hours of daylight. The acts performed by a motorist that might cause an accident with a bicycle include engaging in distracted driving or not yielding the right of way, especially at a corner.
How those acts and the study findings relate to certain pictures shared on the Internet
On July 10, 2019, a fair number of Internet viewers chose to share a picture that had been taken in China. That picture showed a woman trying to get insurance money by pretending to have gotten hit by a motorist. She wanted to claim that the motorist turning a corner had hit her, while she was riding her bicycle.
What does the law say about compensation for bicycle riders?
According to the law, a bicycle rider can seek compensation if an auto-bicycle collision was caused by the involved driver. Naturally, the legal system leaves it up to injury lawyers in Sault Ste. Marie and the insurance companies to determine who should be named at-fault for any given collision. That fact then makes it clear that an attorney for a client with a personal injury claim may have an added responsibility.
What message should the shared pictures be sending to personal injury lawyers?
Those pictures should underscore the significance of the evidence produced in support of a personal injury claim. In other words, an attorney representing someone that claims to have been hit while riding one of the many bicycles on Ontario’s roads should take the time to confirm the veracity of the client’s statement.
In order to confirm that statement’s veracity, it would help to seek out and speak with witnesses. It would also help to search for any cameras in the vicinity of the collision, cameras that might have been focused on the accident site.
In the absence of witnesses or cameras, it would make sense to have a good look at the defendant’s/motorist’s vehicle. Did it have any scratch or any place where paint from the bike had rubbed onto some surface? Such evidence would work to support the claims being made by the client with the personal injury case. Certainly no lawyer wants to defend a client with a baseless allegation.
What Happens If Your Car Gets Totaled During An Accident?
Following a car accident, some drivers and passengers may have to deal with a catastrophic injury. By the same token, some accidents create a vehicle that can be declared a total loss. (more…)
How Intentional Tort Differs From Other Personal Injury Claims
Typically, someone that has filed a personal injury claim seeks compensation from a negligent individual. The careless and neglectful actions of the person targeted by the claim caused the injuries that were suffered by the claimant. The same cause and effect relationship do not exist in instances of intentional tort. (more…)
Damages Associated With Defective Product Claims
A personal injury lawyer in Chatham does not always agree to handle a defective product claim. First, that particular lawyer studies the extent of the damages caused by the defect. If an attorney does not see proof of sizeable damages, he or she is unlikely to take that specific and rather weak case. (more…)
A Closer Look At One Defense To A Car Accident Claim
The legal team charged with supporting the driver that has been charged with causing a car accident often tries to find evidence of contributory or comparative negligence. In other words, that team seeks proof that the plaintiff exhibited some form of careless or neglectful behavior. Frequently, that defense team looks for evidence that reveals the plaintiff’s failure to wear a seatbelt. (more…)
Why Notify People About The Intention To File A Personal Injury Claim
The legal system insists on maintenance of fairness. Consequently, anyone that intends to file a personal injury claim must first notify each person that would be targeted by such a claim. The notices must be sent out before the personal injury claim has been filed with the help of a personal injury lawyer in Chatham. Even if you plan to sue a government body or a government-controlled service, you must still provide that body or service agency with a notice of your intentions. (more…)
What To Do When Arthritis Leaves You Unable To Work?
Among the working class of Canada, there are many who develop severe arthritis as they age. For some, the symptoms are serious enough to impact their ability to complete major work-related tasks. As a result, arthritis has become one of the leading causes of disability among Canadians. (more…)
Understanding Liability In Case of A Sidewalk Slip And Fall
Spanning from the years 2009 to 2015, roughly 30,000 ended up in the hospital due to a slip and fall on Toronto sidewalks. These falls were brought on by slippery snow and ice, and in roughly 2,800 cases, resulted in severe enough injuries to require an average of 6 days spent in the hospital. As a result of these accidents, claims are filed against the city by the victims. From reports, we can gather that roughly $6.7 million dollars are spent on such liability insurance claims each year, and for slip and fall cases on roads and sidewalks alone. (more…)