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 […]
What To Do If You Are Hurt By An Uninsured Driver
Driver’s insurance is mandatory in Ontario, Canada. You are not legally allowed to drive a car without the minimum coverage required by Ontario law. If you are in an accident while not holding a valid policy of insurance, it may affect your rights to compensation. If you have been in a car accident, you’ll know […]
Can I Sue A Family Member Or Friend After A Car Accident?
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 […]
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 […]
5 Delayed Injuries To Be Aware Of After An Accident
Car accidents are incredibly common; so much so that most people are likely to be in at least one minor or major car accident within their lifetime. In the city of Hamilton, there are (on average), 9,500 collisions every single year. Of these, over 18% have led to an injury or fatality. As strange as […]
