Hiring a personal injury lawyer is an important part of securing the compensation you deserve. However, it can be expensive with many fees associated with finding help to navigate your personal injury case. While this may be daunting when you see the initial costs, it’s important to remember that you’re paying for expert legal advice… Read More…
How Much Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Take In A Settlement?
If you suddenly need a lawyer, you may be worried about how you will pay for their services. Accessing justice can sometimes feel off-limits because of the cost, which is why many lawyers have payment plans to help everyone access the compensation they deserve. At Virk Personal Injury Law, we offer a contingency fee method… Read More…
How Much Can You Sue For Pain And Suffering?
Pain and suffering is defined as mental and physical anguish after a traumatic incident and is part of personal injury law in Canada. It can include both physical and psychological suffering and can be caused by many incidents. A pain and suffering settlement is considered general damages, and people seek economic and non-economic damages… Read More…
Punitive Damages And Drunk Driving
When it comes to car accidents, there is usually an at-fault party. The party at fault is likely guilty of some form of negligence, but when it comes to accidents involving a drunk driver, it is defined as the much more severe ‘gross negligence.’ This essentially means that the drunk driver had little to no… Read More…
What Percentage Do Lawyers Take For Personal Injury In Canada?
When people think of lawyers, the first thing that comes to mind are visions of high fees and few results. On the contrary, not only are personal injury lawyers affordable but implementing them often leads to faster results and less stress for the claimant. When it comes to hiring an injury lawyer, studies show that… Read More…
The Differences Between Paraplegic, Quadriplegic And Tetraplegic Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic, and it’s important not to downplay the serious impact this can have on someone’s quality of life and mental health. Survivors of spinal cord and brain injuries can be left with numerous health conditions, including paraplegia, quadriplegia and tetraplegia. Depending on the part of the spine or brain that is… Read More…
How Long After An Accident Can You Sue For Personal Injury In Canada?
Filing a personal injury law claim can often be a grueling and overwhelming process, especially for anyone who hasn’t experienced it before. While the best advice is to get this process started and file your claim as soon as possible, naturally, this isn’t always what happens. In Canada, there are laws revolving around how long… Read More…
When Should I Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer In Ontario?
There can be a great deal of confusion about what cases warrant a personal injury lawyer and at what stage you should contact them. Many people think of the involvement of lawyers as the worst-case scenario, but by acting quickly and knowing when to get in touch, you could save yourself from a ton of… Read More…
We are proud Silver Sponsors of the 25th Annual Golf4Life Fundraiser
Virk Personal Injury Law is proud to be a silver sponsor of the 25th Annual Golf4Life Fundraiser in support of The Mark Preece House.The Mark Preece Family House depends largely on donations and fundraising, such as through this event, to continue providing accommodations for families. The Golf4Life Fundraiser will be held at Flamborough Hills Golf… Read More…
Join HBIA 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Virk Personal Injury Law is proud to be a sponsor of The Hamilton Brain Injury Association’s 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This Drive for ABI is Monday September 19th, 2022. Shotgun start is 1:00 pm at Flamborough Hills Golf Club. For more details, visit their website: http://www.hbia.ca/events/drive-for-abi The Hamilton Brain Injury Association (HBIA) is a… Read More…