If you got hurt because someone else was careless you can file a personal injury claim to get legal help. These claims get people who were hurt money for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages that happened because someone else was careless. We help our clients through the tough process of filing these claims so they can focus on getting better.
To win a personal injury claim you have to show that someone else’s carelessness directly caused the injuries in question. To prove this you have to show that the person responsible had a duty of care, breached that duty by doing or not doing something and that this breach directly caused the victim’s injuries. We work hard to collect evidence and build strong cases that clearly show these elements.
In Ontario there are many ways for people who have been hurt to get money depending on the specifics of their case. Some claims seek statutory accident benefits through insurance policies, others seek tort claims against people who are responsible for the accident. And some situations may involve claims against government agencies or employers under certain rules and regulations.
The claims process usually starts with getting medical help right away and writing down the injuries that happened. A quick medical evaluation serves two purposes: it makes sure the right treatment is given and it creates official records that back up the injury claim. We tell our clients to follow all of their doctor’s advice and keep detailed records of their treatments, appointments and ongoing symptoms.
Insurance companies are important to most personal injury claims but their goals are often different from those of the people who were hurt. Adjusters try to keep payouts as low as possible and they may use many strategies to lower claim values, such as arguing that injuries weren’t as bad as they were or that pre-existing conditions made things worse. We handle all communications and negotiations with insurance companies to keep our clients safe from these tactics.
It’s very important to keep evidence in the early stages of a personal injury claim because important information can disappear quickly after an accident. We get accident reports, witness statements, photos, videos and other important documents right away so they don’t get lost. This proactive approach often makes a big difference in building strong cases.The time it takes to settle a personal injury claim can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case and the severity of the injuries. Cases with clear liability and minor injuries may be resolved in a few months but cases with serious injuries or disputed liability may take years to get to a final decision. We keep our clients informed of the timeline at every stage.
When calculating damages in a personal injury case you have to think about both economic and non-economic losses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life while economic damages include medical bills, lost wages and other costs that can be measured. We work with many experts to make sure all the damage is calculated correctly.
We handle many types of personal injury claims including cases where our clients need a Slip and Fall Lawyer to help them with accidents that happened on someone else’s property. This breadth of experience gives us knowledge of different liability theories and allows us to come up with a plan for each situation.
For personal injury claims settlement talks are often the quickest way to get a resolution. But to get the best results from these talks you have to plan ahead and pick the right time. Before we make any recommendations we look at each settlement offer in light of how the injuries will affect our clients in the long term and what they will need in the future.
Toronto is a city with a lot of traffic, construction and unsafe buildings which makes it easy for people to get hurt. People who get hurt because of someone else’s carelessness in these situations should get fair compensation for their losses and pain.
Contact Longo Lawyers for a full review of your personal injury claim if you were hurt because someone else was careless. We have a lot of experience and work hard to get you the money you deserve for your injuries and losses.