If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a car, truck, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, boat, or public transportation, you’ll want to get advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. You can get started with a free phone consultation if you are unable to walk or have significant discomfort.
Understanding the complexities of Ontario’s no-fault insurance regulations and tort system can be challenging, and errors or uninformed decisions can result in significant financial setbacks for you and your family.
Tort Claim: A Tort Claim, commonly referred to as a lawsuit, is the process by which you seek to recover financial losses caused by your injury, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
Accident Benefit Claim: Irrespective of fault, anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident can file an accident benefit claim. Nevertheless, it is advisable to seek guidance from a seasoned personal injury lawyer who can assess your situation and assist you in maximizing the benefits you are entitled to.
Since the early 1990s, all automobile insurance policies in Ontario have included coverage for statutory accident benefits. These benefits are available to you in the event of a motor vehicle accident injury, even if the accident was determined to be your fault. They encompass:
- Income replacement
- Non-earner benefit
- Caregiver benefit
- Housekeeping benefit
- Attendant care benefit
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
Accident victims often mistakenly believe that the process of obtaining accident benefits is straightforward, but it usually proves to be more intricate and complex. Plus, there are critical timelines that must be met to secure your accident benefits:
- You have 7 days to inform your insurer of your intention to apply for accident benefits.
- You must submit your Accident Benefits Application Package within 30 days.
- Within 120 days from the date of the accident, you must notify your intention to sue.
Your well-being and securing the financial support you’ll need to deal with your injury are most important to us. Get your questions answered right now with a free phone consultation.
Our firm has access to a network of professionals that will help you to rehabilitate, to evaluate any future care you might need, and specialized accountants to evaluate your needs throughout your life. In addition, our legal expertise spans various types of motor vehicle accidents including:
Cars: Motor vehicle accidents involving cars are the most prevalent and affect individuals from all walks of life. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in the Greater Toronto Area or Southwestern Ontario, you might be contemplating dealing directly with your car insurer or retaining a lawyer lacking experience in motor vehicle accident litigation. However, this may not be in your best interest and could result in significant financial losses for you and your family.
Trucks: Southwestern Ontario’s highways serve as a bustling hub for truck transportation across the region. We have effectively handled various truck accident cases, including those involving negligent truck operation, driver fatigue, and inadequate truck maintenance, such as overloading.
Motorcycles: Despite wearing helmets and protective gear, motorcycle riders remain vulnerable to catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, other head injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We collaborate closely with medical and rehabilitation specialists and life care planners to ensure you receive the accident benefits and compensation you require.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Snowmobiles: The popularity of ATVs and snowmobiles in Ontario has led to an increase in accidents, primarily due to inexperienced ATV operators, rollovers, and insufficient safety equipment. Handling these complex cases necessitates a high level of skill to demonstrate recklessness or deliberate endangerment on the part of the driver responsible for the accident.
Boats: While boating is a popular recreational activity in the lakes and rivers of Ontario, it also carries the risk of serious and often fatal injuries for boaters and swimmers alike. We understand the personal, medical, and legal challenges that arise when the negligence of others leads to preventable boating accidents and injuries. We are committed to providing the best possible legal representation in such cases.
Public transportation: Public transportation entities like the Toronto Transit Commission, GO Transit, VIA Rail, Up Express, and others are subject to unique laws and procedures that can be complex to navigate. We are well-versed in the legal intricacies of public transit accident cases and are fully prepared to handle even the most challenging injury cases stemming from them.