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Legal Considerations – Brain Injury Lawsuits

Few things in life are as scary and potentially life changing as brain injuries. When you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, the impact on your relationships, family finances, and daily activities can be devastating. Unfortunately, the complex nature of these injuries causes a lot of confusion, from basic medical terminology to possible legal considerations. We are here to help.

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Understanding Ontario Claim Forms (OCF)

In Ontario, if you are injured in an accident and need to access insurance benefits, the process begins by starting a personal injury claim, commonly referred to as an Accident Benefits claim. To do this, you need to fill out specific Ontario Claim Forms (OCF). In the context of personal injury law, OCF refers to the forms used for managing disputes related to automobile accidents and accident benefits.

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Show Me The Money! Finding Extra Sources of Compensation for Your Client

In the majority of MVA claims, the facts will be straightforward. There will be one defendant who is adequately insured to compensate your client for her losses. However, situations will arise where this is not the case. My purpose in this paper is to provide a brief overview of some potential sources of compensation when the facts are not as clear cut in your client’s favour.

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17-year-old Bicycle Accident Victim with Soft Tissue Injuries Settles Personal Injury Claims for $2.95 Million

In late 2017, Jane*, a 17-year-old Grade 12 high school student was struck by a motor vehicle while she was crossing the street on her bicycle. She was on her way home from the park after hanging out with her friends. She was initially noted as only sustaining soft tissue injuries to her arms and legs.

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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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