A wrongful death claim is a civil action or lawsuit against a person whose negligent action caused the death of a loved one. Wrongful death claims may be brought by family members who experienced a financial and/or non-economic loss due to the death. Among the financial losses that may be sought in a wrongful death […]
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Category: Car Accidents
Judge in Injury Lawsuit rules that Plaintiff’s Disability Benefits are not relevant to their Motivation to Work
If you were injured and are unable to work as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to claim several types of compensation, including long-term disability (LTD) benefits under your disability plan, statutory accident benefits (SABs) from your automobile insurer, and personal injury damages from the at fault driver. To qualify […]
Toronto Cyclist suffers Spinal Injury when Driver fails to yield
In June 2016, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced the ‘Vision Zero’ plan to introduce infrastructure and policy changes in the City aimed at reducing the number of cycling and pedestrian deaths to zero by 2021. And, although the City of Toronto implemented a number of initiatives – including designated bike lanes, more biking lines on […]
Chronic Pain may entitle you to a higher level of Accident Benefits under your Vehicle Insurance
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, the amount of injury compensation you are entitled to receive under your ‘no fault’ accident coverage depends on your level of injury. There are three categories of injury under statutory accident benefits (SABS): minor injury guidelines (MIG); non-catastrophic injuries; and catastrophic injuries. Persons who are deemed […]
Car Accident results in life-changing Brain Injury
Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of personal injury lawsuits arising from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injury refers to damage to the brain caused by a traumatic event such as a blow or jolt to the head. In many cases of TBI, the injured person experiences only temporary symptoms that […]
Over $2 Million in Damages awarded when Plaintiff with Serious Pre-Existing Conditions is injured in Pedestrian Accident
Many people who are injured in an automobile accident have a pre-existing condition, such as a back injury, which worsens as a result of the accident. This can create challenges and complexity in a personal injury claim as the judge or arbitrator must attempt to separate the effects of the pre-existing condition from the consequences […]
Third-party Insurer is ordered to provide Coverage in Toronto Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians and cyclists are eligible to claim the same accident benefits as anyone who was injured while travelling in a motor vehicle, as long as the accident involved a motor vehicle. And, if you become injured by a motor vehicle, while walking or cycling, you may claim ‘no fault’ accident benefits from your own vehicle […]
Disability caused by a Fractured Femur, Tibia or Pelvis
A very fit and healthy 57-year-old Kitchener man was struck by a car while he was biking to work. The accident caused a broken pelvis and other injuries for the cyclist; and he required surgery and hospitalization and was confined to a bed for almost four months. After being released from hospital, the accident victim […]
Family Members awarded Substantial Damages in Car Accident Lawsuit
A mother, Ms. Rodrigues, was driving her car through an intersection when another driver entered against the red light and violently crashed into the family vehicle. The car accident resulted in serious injuries to the mother and minor physical injuries to two of her sons and tragically, her third and youngest child sustained a fatal […]
Car Accident Injury Lawsuit and Disability Claim Dispute are tried together
It’s not uncommon for persons injured in a car accident to file multiple claims for compensation, depending on the circumstances of the accident and their injuries. Anyone injured in a car accident, including vehicle passengers and pedestrians, may claim statutory accident benefits under the no fault accident insurance policy of their driver, another driver involved […]
