People who live in small rural villages often find a sense of security with the people they know, and are just about getting by without anything too dramatic going on, but in the countryside, the reality is a lot different, the roads are pretty bad, you’ve got all the dangers of farming gear lying about and on top of that the seasonal labour patterns can just catch you off guard with problems you’d never even think of. When something terrible happens in a small town where everyone knows each other, dealing with the aftermath is a nightmare because people’s reputations and relationships get tangled up in who’s to blame and who’s getting paid out. It can be really tough.
We’ve been able to help a good number of people from similar backgrounds get the support they need, people who at first were pretty nervous about getting legal advice because they were worried it would cause a stir in their community or they just weren’t sure they needed a lawyer at all. People who live in the sticks often don’t want to get mixed up in the court system because they don’t want to rock the boat with their neighbours or simply can’t afford the cost of going down that route. Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road. We help clients recover after motorcycle accidents caused by careless or distracted drivers.
People who have been in a smash-up can get free advice from a lawyer with no need to worry about shelling out upfront, have a chat about your injuries, get an idea of your rights and figure out your options all without breaking the bank and feeling like you’re being pushed into something. We think it’s really important that people understand their situation and make good decisions, regardless of where they live or what their financial situation is.
To get to the bottom of things in a farming accident you need to know a fair bit about how farming works and rural life because when tractors crash, animals get hurt, grain-related mishaps occur or those slow-moving farm trucks get into an accident, the law is totally different from the usual personal injury cases you see in cities. And as it’s a seasonal business accidents there can make it really tough for families to make ends meet. If a loved one has been harmed due to neglect in a care facility, we can help you hold that facility accountable. We handle nursing home and daycare facility negligence cases with care and diligence.
When we first meet with you we take the time to go over every part of your accident and how it’s affected you, that means looking at your medical records, police reports, auto insurance papers, pictures of the scene, and any witness statements that might be floating around. It’s simple, we want to be clear with you about your chances and what kind of compensation you might get. We want to give you the information you need to make smart choices about what to do next.
When accidents happen in small towns they’ve got some very different challenges compared to what you see in big cities. Mainly because there’s fewer emergency services nearby, the hospital is a fair distance away, and there aren’t as many people who saw what happened. It can be a real struggle to deal with what comes after an accident and then the legal side of things. We know what to look out for because we’ve dealt with loads of clients who’ve had to put up with this kind of thing.
After an accident, the insurance companies will often be in touch soon after, sometimes even before you’ve even been to the doctor for a proper check-up or even figured out just how bad your injuries are. They’re usually after a good deal for themselves, not thinking about making sure you get what you’re owed. We advise our clients to hold off talking to the insurance company until they’ve spoken to a lawyer first so they can get some proper guidance about what to do.
In rural settings, car crashes, work accidents, slip ups and falls, and accidents with broken equipment or farm gear are much more likely to happen. We sit down with you and go over the details of your accident to figure out what to do next.
The law says you have two years from the time the accident happened to launch a claim in Ontario, but there are times when that deadline can be extended. We make sure you know all the deadlines you need to be aware of when you work with us.
We explain how our fee structure works when you come in for a free consultation with one of our lawyers. No money at all needs to change hands until your case is successful, so you can get the support you need no matter how much cash you’ve got on you.