I’ve Been in a Fender Bender. What Now?
You’re navigating the bustling morning rush on your way to work when suddenly, a lane-changing driver clips your vehicle, neglecting to check their blind spot. What is your next move?
The Difference Between a Mass Tort and a Class Action Lawsuit
If you or someone you love has been injured because of another’s negligence, you’ve probably heard the term Tort being thrown around. A Tort is a wrongdoing that causes someone (Plaintiff) to suffer loss, harm, or death, that results in legal liability for the person (Defendant) who commits the act.
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Evaluating the Risk vs. Reward of Proceeding to Trial in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The size of the gap between your settlement needs/expectations and the offer can be determinative. If the defendant is willing to provide compensation that can make a significant improvement in your quality of life, trial might not be the best option for you. Often, you can find ways to make up the shortfall. For example:
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What to Expect in Ontario Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations
Settlement negotiations can occur at any time during the legal process – for example, before your Statement of Claim is issued, after documentary evidence has been exchanged, once Discoveries have been conducted, or any time further evidence becomes available leading up to pre-trial and trial. Depending on the circumstances, either you or the defendant might be the motivated party pushing for resolution.
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New Auto Insurance Rules: Helpful or Harmful?
The Ontario Government is planning new auto insurance rules. These changes are currently in the form of a policy proposal as part of the Ontario Government’s proposed budget, to be followed by actual legislation (law) in the upcoming months and likely enforced by 2026.
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Before You Settle Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
It seems obvious, but many injury victims do not fully understand that the compensation you receive from a car accident can be crucial in determining the quality of your future life. Therefore, a proposed settlement should not be accepted lightly. To make prudent and informed decisions about your future, you need to understand whether the defendant’s offer is fair and reasonable in all the circumstances. To this end, all plaintiffs should consider the following:
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Receiving a Settlement in Ontario Injury Lawsuits
There is a misconception that most car accident lawsuits and other personal injury claims are won or lost at trial. In fact, approximately 5% of cases are tried before a judge or jury – typically, when the defendant refuses to accept liability or disputes the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries and losses. The other 95% of injury lawsuits are resolved by a negotiated settlement between the parties.
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Essentials of a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit
Whether your injury was sustained in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or other incident, when experiencing spinal cord injury, impairment can be significant, and a lifelong struggle. Spinal cord injuries are extremely complex thus often difficult to assess and understand.
A Look at Compensatory & Punitive Damages
When someone has been injured in Ontario because of the negligence of another, a tort lawsuit can ensue. This allows the injured, or the family of the injured, to seek justice and compensation from the negligent party. So how much will you get? This is a difficult question to answer, and many factors are involved in determining what your case may be worth.
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter is here and we all know what that means: Snow, snow, and more snow! We’ve put together five important safety tips to keep in mind this winter season.