(800) 635-2821 The officers that arrive at the scene of a car crash, might get 2 or more different stories, one from each of the involved drivers. Yet the police report needs to indicate which driver appears to have been responsible for the fact that the now-damaged vehicles collided. That fact underscores one of the reasons that a motorist should seek the police report, following his or her involvement in any on-road accident. (more…)
Ontario’s Laws Alert Drivers To The Dangers Associated With Distracted Driving
Statistics make it clear that distracted driving has caused an increasing number of motor vehicle accidents. Authorities in charge of highway safety have sought help from legislators. The legislators in Ontario have passed laws that punish those drivers that refuse to heed warnings, regarding the dangers linked to various distractions. (more…)
Motorcycle Accidents And Road Rash Injuries
Whenever a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle occurs, it usually ends badly for the motorcyclist. Due to their lack of protection, motorcyclists are more prone to life-threatening injuries. There is also a much greater likelihood of suffering a serious road rash if they get thrown from their bike. If you’ve recently sustained injuries or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer after you’ve received medical attention. (more…)
How To Deal With Accident Caused By Negligent Road Construction
The typical view of a car accident pictures the collision of 2 vehicles. Yet there are times when a single driver becomes involved in a car crash. Sometimes negligence on the part of a road construction crew can cause a one-vehicle accident. (more…)
Are Contingency Fees Better For A Client Than Standard Legal Fees?
In most cases, personal injury lawyers in Huntsville operate on a contingency fee basis meaning that are no up-front payments of out-of-pocket expenses paid by the client. Consequently, the lawyer handling your personal injury claim only gets paid if they are able to win your case and secure the compensation you are suing for. Therefore, it is important for the client to understand how a contingency fee arrangement works. (more…)
What Must Be Proven In A Defective Product Liability Claim?
Some consumers have experienced a close call, after buying a product that contained some sort of defect. A few of those same consumers then tried to file a product liability claim. They did not succeed with their attempt, because they lacked all the needed proofs. (more…)
Ontario’s Rules On Proving Liability In A Personal Injury Accident
If 2 individuals have been involved in an incident, the party that was less careful than the other party typically gets blamed for any injuries or damage. If both parties have been negligent, then the court might seek the answer to a specific question. (more…)
Obtaining Medical Records For A Personal Injury Claim
Any effort to obtain the medical records of an accident victim exposes the existence of a conflict. The insurance company wants proof of a claimant’s injuries. Yet the claimant has the right to request that his or her medical records remain private. (more…)
How To Preserve Valuable Evidence From A Personal Injury Accident
After an injured victim has filed a personal injury claim and has hired a personal injury lawyer in Huntsville, that client-lawyer team must collect the evidence that will help them to prove their case. Without good evidence, a lawyer’s chances for winning a given case seem quite slim. That fact underscores the need for preservation of the evidentiary material. (more…)
How Does An Insurer Put Value On An Injury Claim In Ontario?
In a personal injury case, the insurance company for the defendant must pay the compensation requested by the claimant. The claimant does not dictate the value of his or her claim. The insurance company must calculate the value. (more…)