Getting into an accident is stressful and traumatic enough, but when that accident is the fault of someone you love, there can be an added layer of stress and trauma. Many people think that choosing to sue a family member/friend after an accident means that you have to sacrifice the relationship for financial compensation, but… Read More…
Can An Insurance Company Hire A Private Investigator To Follow Me?
No one likes being followed, and the thought of having a personal investigator follow you and your life to determine the legitimacy of your claim can feel invasive and daunting. It’s common for insurance companies to hire a private investigator to challenge your credibility. To help you understand why insurance companies do this, we’ve compiled… Read More…
What Are The Most Common Injuries Seen In Motorcycle Accidents?
Summer is here, which means many of you will be thinking about hitting the road on a motorbike after a long and bitterly cold winter. While this is usually an exciting time, it’s essential to remember that being safe on a motorbike is as important as enjoying yourself. 2020 proved to be one of the… Read More…
The Impact Of Social Media On Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media has become a huge entity in our daily lives. Over the past decade, it has grown to become a huge employer, social sphere and political platform rolled into one. What many of us fail to think of, however, is social media’s contribution to legal matters. While you might think that your social media… Read More…
My Loved One Is Being Abused In A Nursing Home… What Should I Do?
Care homes are designed as places where our elderly relatives can be taken care of when they become too frail to do so themselves. They’re supposed to be safe spaces where we feel comfortable knowing that our loved one is being taken care of. Nursing homes have a standard of care that they need to… Read More…
Crucial Tips For Avoiding Bicycle Accidents In Ontario
When riding a bicycle in Ontario, it is essential that you watch for your own safety. Many accidents can happen while riding a bicycle, with the most serious being when a cyclist collides with a car. Below, we’ve summarized a few of our top tips for avoiding accidents while moving around in the Ontario area… Read More…
The Main Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
The Main Types Of Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries can be serious and have a huge impact on the way we live our lives. The most common causes of spinal cord injuries in Ontario are injuries from car accidents, slips and falls, and sports injuries. Spinal cord injuries can be split into two different… Read More…
What You Need To Know About Ontario’s Minor Injury Guideline (MIG)
As part of the Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule (SABS), the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) is designed to advise on how accident victims are covered for goods and services by their insurers if their injuries fall under the MIG guidelines. Insurance companies claim the objectives of MIG are to ensure quick access to rehabilitation for those… Read More…
How Long Does It Take To Get Approved For Long-Term Disability?
Long-term disability insurance (LTD), is monetary coverage that someone with a disability can be given to help them get by while they’re unable to work. Long-term disability requires certain qualifications and may sometimes be a lengthy process. Long Term Disability Qualifications Long-term disability insurance generally kicks in when short-term disability insurance (STD) ends anywhere… Read More…
Is It Worth Getting A Lawyer For A Car Accident?
Car accidents are incredibly common, with over 300,000 reported cases each year in Canada alone. Closer analysis of statistics show that a third of these led to some sort of injury in 2020, nearly 8,000 of which were considered serious injuries, and over 1,700 resulting in a fatality. With the frequency of motor accidents, the… Read More…