In a split second, a personal injury can change your life. We at Longo Lawyers know how these events affect people and families in Toronto with their health, emotions and money. A big part of getting fair compensation and protecting your rights is knowing when to get legal help.
People who have been in an accident feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. We have clients who waited too long to get legal help and hurt their case. If you know when you need a personal injury lawyer, you can get the right help right away.
If you have pain that doesn’t go away and are still getting medical care, it’s a clear sign you may need professional legal help. Based on what we’ve seen, many people who have been in an accident don’t realize how their injuries will affect them in the long run. Having a team of lawyers on your side is worth its weight in gold when your medical bills start to add up and your recovery takes longer than you thought it would.
Insurance companies contact victims soon after an accident and try to get them to settle quickly. This should be a huge red flag. We don’t think you should accept any offers without getting legal advice first. Those first offers don’t often take into account long term medical needs or problems that may come up later.
In personal injury cases, keeping good records is very important but many people have trouble doing so. We often find that clients don’t have all the paperwork when they come to our Toronto office. To build a strong case, our team helps you get and organize medical records, police reports and witness statements. Meet Our team has worked on complex personal injury cases for decades.
A personal injury is more than just physical pain. Many victims lose money, have bills piling up and have to make big changes to their lives. We know these problems and do everything we can to get our clients the money they deserve. This means taking into account future medical costs and possible long term care needs.
When you talk to insurance companies, you need to pay attention to the small things. One wrong thing you say can hurt your case. Based on what we’ve seen, insurance adjusters use conversations that seem harmless to lower the value of claims. We talk to the insurance companies for our clients so they don’t have to deal with bad situations.In Ontario there are deadlines to file personal injury claims so timing is everything. We have seen cases where the outcome was worse because of delay. If you know these deadlines and act fast you will be in a better position and keep important evidence safe.
To prove liability in personal injury cases you need to do research and get expert testimony. To build a strong case our team works with accident reconstruction experts, doctors and other professionals. This all encompassing approach shows the full extent of our clients’ injuries and losses.
When injuries are complex the cases that arise need complex legal help. We handle the negotiations at Longo Lawyers so our clients can focus on getting better. Everything we do from gathering evidence to representing clients in court if necessary is driven by our commitment to fair compensation.
Getting a lawyer shouldn’t make you more stressed. We offer free first consultations so people who have been in an accident can learn about their rights and options without having to worry about the cost. Because we care about making things easy for everyone, everyone can get good legal help when they need it most.
Getting legal help doesn’t mean you’re being selfish or rude so don’t worry. It means you’re looking after your rights and your future. Based on our experience clients who are properly represented get more complete compensation packages that reflect the full extent of their losses.