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What Happens if My Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?

Although most personal injury cases settle before trial, if you are involved in a car accident or any other kind of mishap that causes you to pursue a personal injury claim, there is a chance that your case goes to court. This can happen if the insurance company denies your claim, or if you and the insurance company are unable to reach a settlement agreement. In this situation, you may need to file a lawsuit and have your case heard in front of a judge. Going to court when it comes to personal injury cases can be a nerve-wracking experience, but [...]

What Happens if My Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?

Traumatic Brain Injuries

In 2013, a high school rugby player from Ottawa named Rowan Stringer passed away at just 17. After experiencing her first concussion, she continued playing rugby, as no one told her to refrain from continuing to undertake physical activity so that she could recover. Unfortunately, she suffered another concussion when she resumed playing rugby, exacerbating her injury. As a result, she suffered as many as six concussions over just six days. Rowan’s sudden death was tragic because she was young, and her life-ending injuries had been preventable. Had her parents, teachers, and coaches known more about the dangers of brain injuries, [...]

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Removing Ice and Snow During the Winter

Every winter, snow and ice accumulate on sidewalks and private properties, presenting liability situations for municipalities and property owners and dangers for individuals. Municipalities have a responsibility to keep their sidewalks reasonably safe for pedestrians and to clear ice and snow. Similarly, property owners are responsible for keeping their property clear of ice and snow. If they neglect their responsibility, people can slip on the ice or snow and fall, becoming injured. There is an unusual scenario of hazardous winter conditions in which adjacent property owners can both be liable for creating and permitting an icy hazard to exist. The reported [...]

Removing Ice and Snow During the Winter

Ontario No-Fault Car Insurance Benefits

Under provincial law in Ontario, every car insurance policy provides Statutory Accident Benefits. You may also have heard these benefits be called “no-fault insurance” benefits.  These benefits come with every car insurance policy that is sold in Ontario.  Although no one means to get into an accident, every person involved needs support. Regardless of how you are involved in an accident, you can receive insurance coverage and payments for various types of expenses and losses: personal care; lost wages; medical treatment and expenses; and rehabilitation. Even if you are at fault in an accident, you are entitled to receive Statutory Accident [...]

Ontario No-Fault Car Insurance Benefits

What to Do In Case of a Car Accident

Car accidents can happen in a split second and yet have terrible physical and financial consequences that last a lifetime. Below are ten actions you should take if you are involved in a car accident. Call 911. The sooner you alert the authorities, the sooner they can arrive on the scene and address the situation. Get the other driver’s information before leaving the scene. Specifically, ask for their licence plate number and insurance details. Equipping yourself with this information will enable you to be less dependent on other sources (i.e., your insurance company and the police) to navigate the legal process. [...]

What to Do In Case of a Car Accident

Damages for Mental Anguish in a Long-Term Disability Claim

When—due to a disability—an employee can no longer work, they could qualify for long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability insurance can provide them with financial assistance to compensate for their lost income. Insurance coverage usually provides about 65% of a disabled employee’s regular income. Long-term disability insurance is covered under a contractual agreement between the insurance provider and the insured employee. Therefore, if an insured disabled employee is unable to work and submits a valid claim and the insurance provider denies the claim, the employee can take legal action against the insurance provider. An insurance provider’s denial of a valid long-term disability [...]

Damages for Mental Anguish in a Long-Term Disability Claim

Can I Replace My Income If I Become Injured?

You may wonder whether taking a leave of absence from work to recover from injuries sustained in an accident will detract from your income. The truth is, anyone injured in an accident should be able to take time off work in order to concentrate on treatment and rehabilitation. In fact, almost anyone who has suffered injuries in an accident may access benefits as a partial income replacement when they are on medical leave. Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits. If, due to medical circumstances, you cannot work, you can apply for EI sickness benefits. To qualify, you must submit a medical certificate [...]

Can I Replace My Income If I Become Injured?

What Personal Injury Lawyers Do

Legal issues vary from case to case and the laws of Ontario can be very complicated if you are injured in an accident.  Therefore, regardless of your legal issue, you should seek a qualified personal injury lawyer suitable for your claim to succeed. The personal injury lawyers at McNally Gervan handle many types of accident and insurance cases. Therefore, if you have suffered or someone you know has suffered a severe injury, contact McNally Gervan today. Denials of Long-Term Disability Claims Remember that an insurance company’s denial of an individual’s disability benefits claim does not necessarily mean that the individual is [...]

What Personal Injury Lawyers Do

Should I actually consider suing a family member?

Although the notion of suing a family member may seem absurd, personal injury claims between family members sometimes occur. For this reason, you can sue a family member if they are at fault for a car accident that caused your injury. People hope that neither they nor any family member becomes injured in an accident. Insurance coverage alleviates our worries, as people know that they and their family members will receive care and compensation if they become injured in an accident—even if the accident is a family member’s fault. Most people would likely hesitate to sue a family member for fear [...]

Should I actually consider suing a family member?

How do I choose the best lawyer for me?

If you need a dependable personal injury lawyer, it pays to devote adequate time to doing a thorough search. You will want a legal representative who is trustworthy and who puts your mind at ease. To find a lawyer who can work well with you, handle your situation and establish straightforward expectations, as yourself these questions: Will you be all right with entrusting private information to this person? Do they have experience in personal injury law and your type of injury or disability?  Will your lawyer be easy to talk to and communicate with? Do they understand the financial pressure that [...]

How do I choose the best lawyer for me?

At McNally Gervan we represent accident victims who have suffered catastrophic and serious personal injuries. We have the experience, the determination, and the resources to level the playing field. Contact us for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer and tell us what happened.

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