Category: Motor vehicle accidents

Oftentimes, accident victims end up with serious and catastrophic injuries that require long term medical aid and treatment. Some of these victims might be disabled for life. They require monetary assistance which is often provided by auto insurance policy and sometimes, they become eligible to receive accident benefits as per the Ontario Disability Support Program. (more…)

If a large truck has collided with an automobile, the contrasting size of the two vehicles suggest that the truck’s driver should be held responsible for any injuries. Yet legal authorities usually assign liability to the truck’s owner. That action reflects their adherence to the principle known as respondeat superior. (more…)

Sometimes, an adult that has purchased a car insurance policy views that action as one the ensures his or her ability to count on help from the insurance company, in the event of a car accident. Those adults have already decided between the hiring of a lawyer and the challenge of relying on self-representation. Still, their firmness in their decision does not prove their ability to arrive at a sensible choice. (more…)

During negotiations, a lawyer for a victimized client can appeal to the feelings of those that are being asked to provide some form of compensation. The same approach cannot be used in a courtroom. Yet the judge and jury can be asked to consider money for pain and suffering. How then, does the plaintiff make a case for a high level of pain and suffering? (more…)

Commercial trucks come in a range of shapes and sizes. By the same token, a whole range of factors could work to create a situation in which a commercial truck collided with your own vehicle. Understand that there exists a set way to deal with such a situation. (more…)

Signs of injury can pop up days, weeks, or even months after you have actually been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Because of this, it can be difficult to trace such an injury back to the source. Neck and back injuries are some of the most well-known injuries with late onset symptoms, which is why it is so important to seek out medical attention immediately after your involvement in a motor vehicle collision, regardless of whether you are experiencing pain and signs of trauma or not. (more…)

When victims of a car accident file a personal injury claim, they hope to receive some form of compensation. Money awarded to a claimant can provide funds for medical expenses, for replacing a lost salary and for covering the cost of repairs to the damaged vehicle. (more…)

Following your involvement in a motor vehicle collision that left you injured, you may be in a position in which you can file a claim against the party responsible for the accident in order to obtain compensation for your losses. Your chances of winning such a claim are largely dependent upon the Injury Lawyer in Burlington you hire, and whether or not you have solid proof of your losses and that these losses stem from the accident, among other things. (more…)

Researchers have discovered a link between drug use and motor vehicle collisions years before marijuana was ever legalized. By collecting data at accident sites, the researchers found that roughly forty percent of all fatal accidents involved one or more drivers who failed the drug test. Additionally, surveys have shown that over forty percent of the people who have admitted to marijuana usage, have also admitted to using it at least once a day. (more…)

While all motor vehicle collision can end in injury and death, no other group is as at risk of such tragedy as motorcyclists. Due to the lack of a metal casing and airbags, motorcyclists are more prone to severe injuries, permanent impairments, and fatality, which makes it all the more important for all motorcyclists to be aware of how to prevent their own involvement in motor vehicle collisions. (more…)