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The Secret Deductible in Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2024 (September 12, 2024) by kotaklaw

Navigating the realm of motor vehicle accident compensation in Ontario can feel akin to deciphering the most confusing puzzle. The journey through understanding the evolving landscape of compensation for pain and suffering reveals an unsettling trend of rising deductibles and insurance complexities that can significantly impact those injured in motor vehicle accidents. ## **The Rising ...

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Husband awarded Damages in Wrongful Death Claim

Posted on February 5, 2020 (June 16, 2023) by Kotak Law

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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Judge in Injury Lawsuit rules that Plaintiff’s Disability Benefits are not relevant to their Motivation to Work

Posted on December 2, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Toronto Cyclist suffers Spinal Injury when Driver fails to yield

Posted on November 4, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Chronic Pain may entitle you to a higher level of Accident Benefits under your Vehicle Insurance

Posted on October 15, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Car Accident results in life-changing Brain Injury

Posted on September 4, 2019 (June 16, 2023) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Over $2 Million in Damages awarded when Plaintiff with Serious Pre-Existing Conditions is injured in Pedestrian Accident

Posted on July 3, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Third-party Insurer is ordered to provide Coverage in Toronto Pedestrian Accident

Posted on May 2, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Disability caused by a Fractured Femur, Tibia or Pelvis

Posted on April 8, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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Family Members awarded Substantial Damages in Car Accident Lawsuit

Posted on March 12, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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 ...

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