If you get hurt, remember that you should not take that lightly. Every year, millions of people, either at home or at work, get into accidents. Despite this high number, however, not everyone knows what to do after getting hurt. There is a lot to deal with – from insurance companies to lawyers – especially if the injury or accident came due to the fault of another person. Fortunately, filing a personal injury claim is not something you have to do alone.
Read MoreThere are different ways in which the spinal cord can get damaged – it can result from trauma or illness. It is important to know that each person’s recovery from spinal cord injury is different. Here are some of the most common causes of traumatic injuries.
Read MoreSome personal injury lawsuits are filed over accidents such as a slip and fall or even a car crash. In some cases, however, the action that caused the harm was not accidental but rather intentional. In personal injury law context, ‘assault’ and ‘battery are intentional torts that can form the basis of a lawsuit to be presented in civil court. This article focuses on assault tort cases.
Read MoreJust like with any accident claim, documentation is critical to car accident claims. Without proper documentation, your claim will not successfully make it through court or even an out-of-court settlement negotiation.
Read MoreYou might be surprised to know that there are more than 100,000 reported cases of whiplash in Canada every year. Most of these cases result from auto accidents, according to Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Read MoreWe live in a world where most of us are after what’s more convenient. Take motorcycles for instance. Some people prefer having motorcycles than cars for the following reasons…
Read MoreThe Canadian Victims Bill or Rights provides the following rights to victims of crime: right to information, right to protection, right to participation, and right to seek restitution. Let us discuss these rights one by one.
Read MoreAccidents can happen – anytime, anywhere. It can happen when you’re driving or even when you’re not. This is why it’s important to always be alert when doing anything – especially when crossing the road. If you ever find yourself a victim of a hit-and-run, or if you know someone who is a victim, here are some things that are essential for you to know.
Read MoreA personal injury victim following an automobile accident often questions if the settlement offer initially made by the insurance company is fair. It is essential for personal injury victims to understand that insurance carriers will try to pay as little as they can on any claim. Some victims believe that they can negotiate a fair settlement with their insurance company or the other driver, but this is where they are mistaken.
Read MoreA person’s health and safety should never be taken lightly that is why there is such a thing as product liability. In Canada, there are certain laws that allow a person to hold a company responsible for their negligence in terms of faulty products.
Read MoreYou might have seen it in the news or watched it in law and order shows – witnesses are always present in trials. They seem to play an important role in criminal cases. Let us have an in-depth understanding of witnesses and why there are valuable.
Read MoreDealing with a death of a loved one is never easy – more so if the death was caused by the negligence of another person or entity. However, survivors of victims of negligence can file a wrongful death claim. This claim can help keep the family on their feet and to deal with the terrible circumstances of fatal injury that their relative incurred.
Read MoreAs parents, any accident which happens to our child causes us great concern. We do not only get upset when our children are injured, but we know that injuries attained at a young age can have critical effects to a child’s future physical and emotional development.
Read MoreAt one point or another, you have to request copies of your medical records for your personal injury claim. Your medical records are the most important evidence you can have to back up your demand for settlement. Insurance companies, for one, rely heavily on your records and other documentation. Medical records are usually the focus of personal injury cases.
Read MoreWith all personal injury compensation claims, you are required to prove that your illness, disease or injury was caused due to another party’s negligence. Every claim is different and while some can be settled within months, others might take years.
Read MoreYou would hear some people say that hiring personal injury lawyers is just a waste of money. However, the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney are worth the money you will be paying that professional to represent you. There are many complex legal rules involved in such cases and there is a severity of injuries that might cause one’s compensation to vary greatly.
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