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Boland Romaine LLP are car accident lawyers located in Toronto, Ontario that serve accident victims across the GTA and the Province of Ontario. If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident, we encourage you to call our office today and arrange for a free consultation to discuss your rights and how we can help.
Trial experience settles cases fairly, and trial experience will protect the injured if negotiations break down. A lawyer for the injured needs the fortitude to say “no” to unreasonable offers and the commitment and skill to take the injured person’s case to trial.
For more than four decades, our trusted Toronto personal Injury lawyers have won millions of dollars in compensation for clients to recover the cost of medical bills and lost wages as well as damages for both pain and suffering. The firm was founded on a set of core values that we still strive to live by every day; namely, integrity, excellence and professionalism. These values remain as important to us now as when we began.
Being injured in an accident of any kind is a traumatic experience and can be devastating for both the injured person and their loved ones. It is essential to have a strong support system as the stress of dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident can quickly become unbearable.
What is a tort claim?
In the tort claim, you seek compensation from the at -fault driver by commencing a civil lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Depending on the severity of your injuries, there are a number of categories of damages which you may be able to recover from the negligent defendant driver in the tort claim. You will be entitled to general damages which compensate you for your pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
We will look at the nature and severity of your injuries, the pain and suffering that you have and will endure, the treatment that you have and will undergo, and how your accident-related symptoms interfere with your enjoyment of life, including interacting with family members, recreational, social and work activities.
You will also be entitled to claim for past and future loss of income if you have been seriously hurt in a motor vehicle accident and are unable to return to work. We will obtain employment records and income tax records to demonstrate your pre-accident earning potential, the shortfall in your earnings and how your ongoing symptoms will interfere with or prevent your ability to work in the future.
If you have long-term disability coverage, you may be entitled to claim long-term disability directly from your insurance company. Click here to learn more about your rights to long-term disability insurance.
Can I Claim Against The Municipality For The Condition Of The Road?
You may have a claim against the municipality or region that has jurisdiction of the roadway where your motor vehicle accident occurred if you can establish that the accident was caused due to roadway design issues or improper winter maintenance.
Boland Romaine has developed special expertise in motor vehicle accidents involving negligent municipalities or regions. In Wasylyk v Simcoe County, we were successful in obtaining a $16 million trial judgment on behalf of a severely brain injured motorist that lost control of her vehicle as a result of the County’s failure to comply with the minimum standards and keep the roadway free of winter hazards.
When involved in a motor vehicle collision in Ontario, you can claim benefits from your own insurance company, regardless of who was at fault. This is usually the first course of action following a car accident.
If you are a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian injured in a car accident in Ontario and another person is at fault (or partially at fault), you can pursue legal action against the person or persons responsible for negligence. Under personal injury law, a tort claim allows you to claim compensation for damages caused by another party’s negligence.
There are various categories of damages that an injured party can seek compensation for by way of a lawsuit, including:
To file a tort claim, you must demonstrate that your injury meets the “threshold” outlined in the Insurance Act. The threshold defines the level of severity required for an injury to qualify. To meet this standard, your injury must result in either:
A personal injury lawyer can assist in evaluating whether your injury is likely to meet this threshold.
If you were injured by an uninsured or unidentified party, it’s important to seek legal advice. Consult a personal injury lawyer to determine whether you are eligible to file a Tort or Accident Benefits claim.
Each of these factors can contribute significantly to the risk of a car accident:
The emotional and financial toll of a car accident can be overwhelming. Families often face additional stress as they may need to leave jobs or put other responsibilities on hold to support a loved one’s recovery, leading to a further loss of income. Moreover, some medical treatments or therapies may not be fully covered by healthcare insurance or other policies, causing significant financial strain. These challenges can heighten emotions and make an already difficult situation even more exhausting for everyone involved.
A car accident resulting in personal injury can place immense stress not only on the victim but also on their entire family and close friends. In many cases, victims may never fully regain the life they had before the accident, resulting in permanent changes that affect countless lives forever.
There are various categories of damages that an injured party can seek compensation for by way of a lawsuit, including: pain and suffering, loss of income, health care expenses, Family Law Act damages (i.e. claims by certain family members), Housekeeping and home maintenance expenses, Other quantified losses
To make a tort claim, you must prove that your injury meets the “threshold” defined by the Insurance Act. The threshold is a description of the level of severity your injury must meet. To meet the threshold, your injury must result in a: permanent serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function; or permanent serious disfigurement. Our car accident injury lawyers can help you determine the likelihood that you will meet the threshold.
The severity of injury has a dramatic effect on a person’s right to claim medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits. A non-catastrophically injured person is entitled to a maximum of $65,000.00 for these expenses while a catastrophically injured person is entitled to a maximum of $1,000,000.00 for medical expenses. Our car accident lawyers have a proven track record of success in obtaining a catastrophic designation for our seriously injured car accident victims.
Keeping a diary of your daily experiences and noting how your injuries impact your normal activities, such as bending or walking, is highly recommended. If your court case extends over several years after the accident, this diary can serve as a valuable tool to help refresh your memory. Additionally, retain anything related to your injuries, such as prescriptions, medical aids, or relevant photographs. These items are considered objective evidence and are highly regarded in accident cases.
Working with a car accident lawyer will also reduce the amount of time your case takes because such a lawyer will know how to best approach your situation. They can help you navigate through the various stages of a lawsuit and advise you when it might be beneficial to settle out of court through arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. If not settled, you need lawyers on your side with experience in the courtroom to get the upmost fair resolution.
When other personal injury lawyers choose the easiest path and settle, we stay the course and fight for what your case is truly worth based on the injuries and losses you have suffered.
Gather the Evidence Make an Informed Decision
An injury lawyer who is either afraid, inexperienced, or cannot afford to go to trial may ultimately end up costing you thousands in compensation you are rightfully owed.
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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to advance a claim for personal injury. The facts and circumstances of each case are unique, as well as the legal elements required to be satisfied. Consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your case and provide advice on whether you have a case is the next step.
If your LTD claim has been denied, a disability lawyer can help by:
Don’t speak to the adjuster from the insurance company.
When you consult with us, we will advise you as to your rights and options and we will help you understand your insurance policy and its terms. You may have different options available to you such as suing the other driver or you may be eligible for income replacement benefits and short-term disability.
we don’t require much information at our initial consultation, other than your memory of when, where, and how the accident happened; what injuries you’ve sustained and how it’s affected you.
Each personal injury case is unique, which is what constitutes the long durations until a settlement is achieved. Several factors go towards determining a fair value for your case. That includes, but is not limited to, the severity of the injury, the medication and treatment required for recovery, physical and mental therapy for further rehabilitation, compensation for pain and suffering, expenses required to maintain a living across a period when you are unable to return to regular activities, etc
The most important thing to do after an incident resulting in a personal injury is to focus on recovery. The next step is to start doing research for a personal injury lawyer that is right for you. Look for information regarding their qualifications, experience, and reputation among their peers.
Also consider these critical steps after an injury after seeking medical help.
In most cases, you have 2 two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit. This is called the limitation period. If you were injured while you were a minor, you have two years from the date you turn 18 to file a lawsuit or two years from the date a litigation guardian is appointed on behalf of the minor. In certain circumstances, this general limitation period of 2 two years from the date of the incident does not apply. The period may be longer, or it may be shorter. For this reason, it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to start the process of filing your lawsuit.
Our car accident lawyer knows exactly how to build a strong case and will help guide you through the process. We will advise you on the most relevant evidence to include in order to show how your injury has affected your life.
Building a strong case means we will:
A Boland Romaine car accident lawyer will plan out your case using all the information available and present it in the best way possible. This gives you peace of mind throughout the process that you will have the best chance at receiving fair compensation.
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