Car Accidents Are Increasing In Canada!
Reports released by the Allstate Canada Safe Driving Study show an increase of 3% in the number of collisions in the country in 2014-15 compared to 2013. Toronto in particular recorded 2% more claims.
Accidents mean damage to vehicles, property and injuries to people.
Do accidents just “happen?” Or could they have been prevented?
It’s a fact that most accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence. Mishaps are a result of the choices we make in a split second.
Belleville car accident lawyers who handle such cases routinely can tell you that every accident has a cause and an effect.
Typical Reasons for Car Accidents Are Well-Known!
Sadly, most people are aware of the common reasons for collisions. They include:
- Distracted driver: texting, talking on the phone, eating, grooming, playing music too loudly, chatting with fellow-passengers
- Impaired driver: under the influence of alcohol/drugs
- Fatigued driver: Sleepy, exhausted
- Careless/Negligent driver
- Aggressive driver: Road rage, failure to yield/obey signs/traffic-lights
- Inexperienced driver
- Older drivers with reduced reaction time/poor eyesight
Road conditions can also cause collisions.
- Poorly-lit, badly-maintained
- Lack of warning-signs
- Unfamiliar, rural roads
- Lack of protective rails
Injured Victims Are Entitled To Compensation!
More than 13,000 Canadians die and over 3 million are injured in accidents every year. Accidents cause injuries that affect not just victims but often the whole family too.
Belleville serious injury lawyers can help you claim compensation for:
- Loss of income/wages/earning-capacity
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Pain and suffering
Our top rated accident lawyers evaluate your claim and can advise you on further categories under which you can claim compensation if eligible.
The role of compensation is to “…. ameliorate the condition of the victim considering his or her particular situation.” Judge Kirkpatrick
Protect Your Rights!
In the chaos/confusion/anxiety that follows accidents, we tend to become more vulnerable. Insurance-companies who make compensation settlements may adopt a variety of tactics to minimize your injuries, reduce/delay/dismiss your claim or deny their client’s responsibility.
Injured victims may be tempted to make quick albeit meager settlements.
Belleville car accident lawyers ensure that your interests are safeguarded till full, satisfactory, just settlement is achieved.
