Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury refers to any physical or psychological injury a person incurs due to the recklessness or negligence of the at fault party. We cover personal injuries of all types, be it a car accident or a slip and fall injury to animal attacks, product liability, or medical malpractice. Connect with us today to learn more!

As per the Ontario Insurance Act,all vehicle owners are required to have an auto insurance. This has been made mandatory so that everyone has a minimum level of financial protection in an event of an accident. Under this type of insurance comes the Statutory Accident Benefit (SAB) available not only to drivers but also passengers and pedestrians. All injured persons in a car accident are entitled to SAB’s regardless of who is at fault in the accident which is why they are commonly referred to as “no fault benefits”. SAB’s provide benefits, within limits, for the following:

• Caregiver Benefits / Income Replacement Advantages / Non-Earner Benefits
• Rehabilitation and Medical Benefits (for physiotherapy + miscellaneous treatments)
• Attendant Care Benefits – So that you can pay for an Attendant
• Housekeeping Benefits
• Death and Funeral expenses
• Travel and Relocation Expense
• Purchase of Damaged Clothing and Apparel

Successfully managing a personal injury claim through the courts requires knowledge of procedural requirements of litigation, legal precedents, court procedures, how to apply legislative law and common law to the circumstances of your case, how to quantify damages, etc. In addition, the challenge is compounded by facing legally educated and experienced lawyers from an insurance company. For your greatest chance of success, it is highly recommended you retain a lawyer to represent you to face these challenges. Further insurance companies are like sharks; they are looking for reasons to deny your claim, and you, being a layperson, will be easily overwhelmed with difficult situations like this. Our skilled personal injury lawyer will negotiate and get you the compensation you deserve.

Under the Statute of Limitations, the Ontario Government has set a time of two years from the date you knew or ought to have known that you had a claim to file your personal injury claim. In addition to the time to file your person injury claim, depending on where or how you are injured there are much shorter notice periods that can apply, thus, you should seek out legal counsel as soon as practicable. This is because many injuries surface later, such as brain injury or any hearing loss or impairment of any kind. These time periods apply to all kinds of personal injury claims, starting from dog bites to car accidents to medical malpractice.

It is common for a victim to feel scared regarding financial losses and the severe pain due to their injuries. In these cases, victims often make the mistake of signing settlement documents without proper review to get quick relief. But this momentary relief turns into a nightmare later when you discover the amount you have been robbed of. You must avoid some of these most common mistakes: posting on social media, not following medical advice, signing quick settlements, not maintaining your composure in court, and a many more.

Yes, you can sue the person who caused you emotional distress. Please note that if you have insurance, then you can file a claim due to significant mental suffering, trauma, or anxiety. However, if you don’t hold insurance, then you can claim some of the government benefits available with the guidance of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

If you have been in a car accident, then the first thing you should do is get checked by a physician for injuries. This is because not all injuries are visible; if you struck your head there can be a brain injury too. Other additional injuries may not surface until sometime after the accident itself, therefore, continuing medical supervision is recommended. The next step would be to collect as much information as possible about the car accident, such as license plate numbers, location, names, phone numbers, and insurance providers. However, this can be your first step if you are in the condition to do so at the time of accident. Moreover, in case of any witness, collect their basic details as well. After you have all this information, contact a personal injury lawyer specializing in car accidents, as they will be able to advise in assessing your losses and advocate for the best possible legal remedy for you. They will also help you navigate the frustrating process of dealing with insurance companies.

This significantly depends on what type of personal injury case you have. If your injuries are severe, then it may take some time to understand their full impact. If your case is complex, then it might take few years to obtain a trial date due to the current backlog in Ontario court. However, most personal injury cases don’t lead to a trial and get settled before hand, which takes much less time.

Yes, you may be able to sue the driver who hit you while you were biking. Please note that both bicyclists and pedestrians can claim the same benefits as a car accident victims when struck by a car, even if they do not have their own insurance. In addition, you may qualify for government benefits as well. You can explore all these options with the guidance of an experienced personal injury lawyer at Nanda and Associate Lawyers.