Accidents Can Be Devastating 

Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers know from experience that motor-vehicle accidents can completely devastate the lives of victims and their family-members. 

The recent massive two-car crash at the Mavis and Courtneypark area in Mississauga on April 6, 2017 brought into sharp focus the enormous damage that can occur. One of the victims had to be extricated from the debris using power tools while firemen called to the site had to use sophisticated equipment to free the driver of one of the cars. 

In another case, a woman driver in Toronto was killed while her male passenger was rushed to hospital in a serious condition. Eyewitnesses say that the crash which occurred in the early hours of April 13, 2017 probably happened because the driver took a curve at high speed. 

Such events highlight the fact that accidents are usually preventable. 

If you or a dear one has been injured in an accident caused by someone’s fault or negligence, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga. You may be entitled to compensation. 

How We Can Assist 

Victims and family-members need to focus on getting their lives back on track. Recovering from injuries can take a long time if they are serious ones. 

While it’s important to concentrate on this, it’s equally crucial to consider the issue of compensation. 

Consult an experienced Mississauga car accident lawyer without delay. It’s important that you consult a Mississauga personal injury lawyer with experience in handling cases similar to yours. 

Successful compensation claims hinge on proving fault or negligence of the at-fault party. To this end, our 24 hour injury lawyers can immediately begin independent investigations into the cause of the accident. Delays can be fatal, because much of the evidence could be lost, changed or destroyed. 

Claims have to be backed by evidence. This can be obtained from police/traffic/medical records. We work with collision experts and crash specialists who can reconstruct the events and demonstrate how exactly the accident happened. 

Most claims are settled out-of-court, through negotiated settlements. We represent you, keeping your interests uppermost. In case negotiations prove unfruitful, we can represent you ably in court. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

We See It From Your Perspective 

Brampton personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers regularly handle cases where innocent people have been seriously injured in slip and fall accidents through no fault of their own.

These injuries can be life-altering in nature and their impact is often felt not just on the injured person, but also on the entire family. If the person was a major contributor to the family income, or the sole breadwinner, the financial damage can be drastic. The injuries may require extensive and expensive medical treatment. Additionally, accidents often cause large-scale psychological issues like sleep disturbances, cognitive problems, mood swings, depression, alcohol/drug dependence, breakdown of relationships etc.

If you or a dear one has been injured in such an accident, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton. You may be entitled to compensation. 

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Most slip and fall accidents aren’t “accidental.” They’re preventable and usually caused by someone’s fault, negligence or deliberate violation of safety norms.

Typical reasons include:

• Wet/slippery surfaces
• Uncleared snow, ice, water, liquids
• Uneven surfaces, flooring
• Poorly-maintained roads/driveways/sidewalks/entrances/exits
• Lack of warning signs
• Unanchored mats/rugs/carpets
• Worn/damaged flooring/staircases
• Lack of hand-rails, fences
• Poor lighting
• Clutter/debris

Whatever the reasons, injuries can range from simple cuts/bruises/sprains to serious spinal damage, traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, crush injuries, temporary/permanent disability, dental and facial injuries, or even death.

Seeking Compensation

Our experienced Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer evaluate your case and provide a swift, genuine and realistic assessment of the merits. Based on this, you or eligible family-members can proceed with filing a personal injury suit against the owners/managers/occupiers of the premises. Under Ontario’s Occupier’s Liability Act, they have a duty of care to ensure that their premises are maintained in a state of reasonable safety for all legitimate visitors.

Based on the nature and extent of injuries, you can file for:

• Income-replacement
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Any other eligible grounds

However, there are several complex legal, medical and insurance issues involved. Brampton personal injury lawyers with experience in this sector can help you deal with such issues and also protect your rights. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Road Safety Is No Accident 

Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers know from experience that anyone who get behind the wheel of a motor-vehicle has a duty to be 100% alert. Drivers are responsible for the safety of their own co-passengers as well as other road users. This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, motorcyclists etc. 

Studies have shown that motor-vehicle accidents are almost always preventable and avoidable. They’re usually caused by someone else’s fault or negligence. 

The recent head on collision on Highway 6 that claimed the lives of two young children aged 12 and 14 and also the 21 year old driver of the van they were traveling in has underscored the need for safety. The driver of the other vehicle is suspected to have been involved in another crash just prior to this incident. 

Some of the factors responsible for motor-vehicle accidents include: 

• Speeding
• Reckless/negligent/rash driver
• Road rage
• Drug or alcohol impairment
• Distractions like cell-phone use, grooming, eating, etc
• Unfamiliar roads
• Poor weather conditions/visibility
• Inexperienced/aged driver
• Defective or malfunctioning auto parts 

If you or a dear one has been injured in a car accident contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga. You may be entitled to compensation.

How We Can Assist

Our experienced Mississauga car accident lawyer can advise, assist and advocate for you in this matter. We can help you put together a robust claim based on the circumstances of the case, nature and extent of injuries and their impact on your life. The physical, financial and emotional consequences of such accidents can impact not just the injured person, but also the entire family.

Claiming compensation can be an intimidating and frustrating process, especially when you’re trying to get your life back on track. There are several complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved in the process, that most people would find difficult to deal with.

Insurance-companies who make the settlement pay-outs may not always act in good faith. Mississauga personal injury lawyers protect your rights.

In case of death, the family-members of the deceased can claim damages for funeral expenses, pre-death medical care, emotional distress, loss of financial support, consortium, guidance, companionship etc. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

We Safeguard Your Interests 

Brampton personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers provide timely assistance, practical advice and strong advocacy if you or a dear one has been injured in an accident.

When such events occur, the main focus should be to get immediate medical attention for the injured victims.

Once the treatment is set in motion, victims and their families slowly begin to perceive the huge physical, financial and emotional consequences that result from accidents.

They may also become overwhelmed by the enormous amount of paperwork and procedures that have to be followed. Insurance companies, police/traffic authorities, hospital administration, property-owners etc may all require attention. In most cases, people are totally unaware that in the midst of all this chaos, their rights have to be protected.

Accidents are not always “accidental.” Most of them are preventable and are caused by someone’s fault, negligence or deliberate flouting of safety norms. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton without delay. You may be entitled to compensation.

Our experienced Brampton car accident lawyer and Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer can provide a free, swift, genuine and realistic evaluation of your claim and advise you on the further steps to be taken.

Accident Victim Rights in Ontario

If you were injured in a car accident in Ontario, you’re entitled automatically to receive no-fault benefits, regardless of fault,  payable by your own auto-insurer. In case you don’t have personal auto insurance, you can avail of these benefits from the insurer of the vehicle you were in.

Salient features:

Apply for benefits within 30 days

• Inability to work may give you income-replacement benefits up to 70% of pre-accident gross income
• Reasonable/necessary medical treatment
• Right to select own treatment-providers
• Doctor payment for filling in forms

Additionally, innocent victims can sue at-fault party in a tort action.

Slip and fall accident victims can sue property owners/managers/occupiers under the Occupier’s Liability Act, for

• Income-replacement
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Any other eligible grounds

Other important criteria to keep in mind – deductibles, threshold for serious injuries, maximum or capped payouts etc.

Our experienced 24 hour injury lawyers protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Accidents Are Preventable! 

Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers know from experience that accidents are events that have far-reaching and deep impact on the life of injured persons and their families as well. 

Whether the injury causes a temporary setback, permanent disability or even death, the effects can be life-changing. 

All it takes is a momentary lapse, minor fault or carelessness for accidents to occur. Most accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and injured victims are entitled to seek compensation. 

If you or a dear one has been injured in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga. We can provide an initial, free, no-obligations evaluation of the case and advise you accordingly. 

What Kind Of Compensation Can Be Claimed? 

Our experienced Mississauga car accident lawyer and Mississauga slip and fall injury lawyers would advise clients based on the circumstances of the case, nature and extent of injuries and the impact of these injuries on the victim’s life. 

Compensatory damages are intended to replace or reimburse expenses that were incurred solely because of the accident. They include claims of wrongful death, if the victim dies as a result of injuries suffered in the accident. This is the most common type of compensation. 

Punitive damages are more rarely awarded. These are intended to punish the wrong-doer for their behavior. For instance, if someone was seriously injured in a car accident caused by a drunken driver, there are higher chances of the victim being awarded punitive damages. 

The main type of compensation awarded is known as “Special Damages.” These are intended to compensate the person for monetary expenses related to the injury. Since each accident and injury is unique, the settlement can vary from victim to victim. 

• Loss of present/future income/wages/earning-capacity
• Medical/rehabilitation costs
• Household expenses replacement 

Any other costs related to the injuries may also be added. “General Damages” include 

• Pain/suffering/mental anguish
• Loss of consortium/companionship 

Our 24 hour injury lawyers protect your interests, help you deal with the complicated paperwork and represent you in all communications/negotiations with at-fault parties, or in a trial if required. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

We Represent Your Child’s Rights 

Brampton personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers handle cases where children are tragically injured in motor-vehicle accidents. Apart from traveling as passengers in parents’, relatives’ or friends’ cars, children may be pedestrians. They are also entrusted into the care of various third parties. These include schools, day-care centers, recreational and sporting centers, etc.

If your child was injured in a motor-vehicle accident while in the care of a third party, they are also liable if you make a personal injury claim.

If your child has been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s fault or negligence, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton. We can advise and assist you, protect your child’s rights and help you seek compensation for the injuries suffered.

Children In Car Accidents

Statistics released by the Children’s Health and Safety Association of Canada reveal that more than 10,000 children under age 12 are injured in car accidents annually. Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of hospitalization, death and permanent disability. Most of these accidents are preventable.

Child pedestrians, bicyclists and ATV riders are deemed a high-risk population. Toddlers and young infants are at risk if their car-seat malfunctions or was improperly secured.

Our experienced Brampton car accident lawyer can conduct independent investigations into the causes of the collision. This helps to fix liability on all those responsible for the child’s safety.

How We Can Assist

Our 24 hour injury lawyers can help you get immediate and expert medical attention. In the case of children, early intervention is crucial.

Since children are considered incapable of making their own informed decisions, Ontario laws deem that they be represented by a litigation guardian, usually a parent.

Ontario laws regarding representation of children are extremely complex. There are several issues regarding litigation guardians and getting the requisite court approvals.

Dealing with the paperwork and the complex medical, legal and insurance issues can be intimidating and confusing for most people. Additionally, during such a time of crisis, most people are vulnerable and liable to make expensive mistakes that could compromise yours or your children’s rights and interests. We’re there for you! 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Benefit From Our Experience and Expertise 

Toronto personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers regularly deal with clients whose lives and that of their families has been devastated by a car accident. Through no fault of their own, such innocent victims have to face the enormous physical, financial and emotional consequences that result.

At times like these, people are most vulnerable. They may be unaware of their rights and entitlements. At times like these, unfortunately, those in whom they may have placed infinite trust could let them down or take advantage of them.

Most accidents are caused by another’s fault, negligence or deliberate violation of safety norms. Under civil laws, victims are entitled to seek compensation for their injuries from those responsible for the accident.

If you or a dear one has been injured in a car accident, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Toronto. We can help you deal with the complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved.

Claiming Compensation and Benefits

In the period immediately following an accident, people are confused, in pain, probably unconscious etc. Their family-members undergo immense stress and anxiety.

They may not consider issues like compensation, legal advice etc. although any delay in doing so could be detrimental.

Those injured in car accidents in Ontario are entitled to receive statutory benefits, regardless of fault, from their own insurance-companies.

Apart from this, victims and family-members can sue the at-fault party (the negligent driver of the vehicle that caused the accident). It’s important to understand the legal meaning of “negligence.” Our experienced 24 hour injury lawyers can provide all the required information and advice regarding the legal concepts.

Important Issues

There is a two-year time-frame within which you are allowed to sue. Toronto car accident lawyer can advise you on exceptions.

In some cases, the accident may cause death or severe disability. Under these circumstances, certain eligible family-members are entitled to institute the suit.

The at-fault driver’s insurance company usually represents them in the suit, hence victims and their lawyers have to deal with them and not the driver.

A great majority of claims are settled outside the court process., through negotiations. We represent you in all communications so that your rights are protected. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Dangerous or Defective Roads 

Brampton personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers encounter cases where people have been injured in motor-vehicle accidents caused by dangerous or defective roads. 

Such accidents can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from simple bruises, cuts and fractures to serious spinal or neck trauma, head and brain injuries, compound fractures, internal organ damage, uncontrollable bleeding, loss of cognitive or sensory functions, disability, disfigurements or even death. 

Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton if you or a dear one has been injured in an accident caused by someone’s fault or negligence. You may be entitled to compensation. 

Common Dangerous or Defective Road Conditions 

The Ontario Provincial Police have released a list of common collision spots in the Toronto and Niagara regions. Some of them include Highway 48 in Aurora, Highways 401 and 400, etc. 

Winter weather conditions contribute hugely to hazards on the roads to motor-vehicle drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists etc. 

Apart from this, there may be hazardous road conditions that could have caused your accident. 

These include: 

1. Lack of safe environment for road-users: Failure to provide signals, crosswalks, improperly maintained bicycle lanes, dangerous conditions for pedestrians at intersections, improperly maintained road surfaces etc.
2. Improperly designed roads with defectively planned curves, slopes, lack of sight-lines, signage, lighting etc.
3. Defective road construction: potholes, uneven surface, uncleared snow, ice, water.
4. Improper maintenance: failure to clear debris, fallen trees, provide proper drainage, take steps to reduce slippery conditions and ice build-up in winter etc 

How We Can Help 

Most injured victims who have sustained physical, financial and emotional damage as a result of accidents caused by defective or dangerous roads are intimidated by the thought of dealing with government agencies. 

Our experienced Brampton car accident lawyer who have dealt with similar cases can be of great assistance. While dealing with government or municipal agencies, it’s important to know that there are very strict guidelines regarding notifications and filing norms. 

24 hour injury lawyers can provide immediate help in getting the right medical treatment, in reporting your accident and advising you about your rights and interests.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Get The Benefit Of Our Experience 

Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers can provide complete assistance when you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident. 

These events, though termed “accidents” are not always accidental. They’re often caused by someone’s fault or negligence. 

Ontario laws deem that whatever the cause, anyone injured in a  motor-vehicle accident is entitled to claim statutory benefits, regardless of fault. 

These are termed “no fault benefits” payable by the injured person’s own insurance company. 

What Are No Fault Benefits? 

In the event of an accident, victims and their families are faced with huge physical, financial and emotional losses. 

Filing a claim and pursuing a personal injury suit against an at-fault party may take time. Meanwhile, the burden on the victim increases while proceedings go on. 

Ontario laws allow your own insurance company to benefit you in terms of health-care and income-replacement, based on your entitlement. 

These benefits apply only to bodily injury and don’t compensate you for property or emotional damage. 

Issues And Concerns 

Though statutory benefits are payable, our Mississauga car accident lawyer who regularly handle such cases know that the process is less simple than people assume. 

Insurance companies and claims adjusters focus primarily on protecting their own business interests. Their efforts are more on assigning the degree of fault of each driver involved in the accident. This helps them to adjust the premiums of at-fault drivers. 

Fault Determination Rules in Ontario are prescribed in the Insurance Act. Insurers base their conclusions on these rules. They allow the parties to be termed between 100% – 0% liable. Anything above 0% liability allows insurers to add an “at-fault” in the insurance record and increase the premiums subsequently. 

In the case of hit-and-run where the other driver can’t be identified, you get no-fault benefits only if you have purchased Collision or All Perils coverage. 

You’re also entitled to file a separate personal injury suit against the at-fault party. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga if you’re unfamiliar with these technicalities. 

An experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyer can protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)

Municipal database statistics reveal that the City of Toronto has spent more than $27 million in settlements for various lawsuits. These include false arrest, car chases, use of force, negligent investigations, sexual assault etc.

This information was accessed under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act RSO 1990. This Act gives the right to ask certain public sector organizations in Ontario for information that they hold. There is no restriction on age or resident-ship and anyone is free to make such a request. This includes information that is held on print, film, electronic records (emails), plans, drawings, photographs, sound-records (voice mails) or DVDs.

The police are one of the agencies that are covered by this Act. In this particular period, many of the cases were governed by confidentiality agreements and were hence unavailable for release. However, it was revealed that the City of Toronto has spent a total of more than $200 million since 2000, to settle civil lawsuits.

Plaintiffs ranged from people struck by flying golf balls to prisoners alleging that they were assaulted in police custody. Nearly one in four was related to road and sidewalk maintenance.

Police cases included:

• Action of a Police Dog: 4 settlements
• Car Chases: 15 settlements. Of these, the largest one was settled for almost $2 million
• Assault in custody: 2 settlements
• Bodily Injury in Custody: 3 settlements
• Injuries/Property Damage During Arrest: 11 settlements
• Search and Seizure: 12 settlements
• Related to the G20 Conference June 26-27, 2010: 9 (policing) 5 (use of force) 3 (Charter violations) 1 (crowd control/rioting)

Others:

• Slip and fall: 140 settlements
• Trip and fall: 107 settlements
• Arboreal misadventures: 57 settlements
• Discrimination: 33 settlements
• Human Rights: 22 settlements
• City Vehicle Related: 186 settlements

However, a police spokesman, Mark Pugash, clarified that these settlements are not an admission of liability in any given case.

In many cases, the city’s insurance company does the calculations and concludes that fighting a case would cost more than settling. The spokesman also opined that given the fact that Toronto police has had more than 15 million contacts with the public since 2000, the number of settlements (250) is not particularly high. There has also been a rise across Canada in civil litigation.

The city “self-insures” or pays for claims below $5 million with city funds and maintains a reserve to cover claims. Any claims above this are paid by the city’s own insurance coverage. Such claims don’t show up on the public information database.

Toronto lawyers concur and feel that the number of settlements don’t reflect the actual situation, as many cases are unreported and uninvestigated.