When car accidents happen, a variety of injuries can take place. Ranging from simple cuts, bruises and lacerations, victims could suffer serious fractures, brain and spinal damage, amputation, burns, loss of function, disfigurement, disability or even death. Accidents are caused because of another person’s fault or negligence and victims and their families are put to enormous financial strain, pain and suffering, loss of income and wages and perhaps a complete alteration to their lives. Victims are entitled to seek compensation for these injuries from those responsible for the accident. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to assist you with the process of filing a compensation claim under personal injury laws.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the joints and results in the breaking down of joint cartilage and the bones. Commonly, the joints affected are the weight-bearing ones of the hips, knees and spine which is why this type of arthritis is known as “wear and tear arthritis.” It does not affect other joints unless there is a specific injury, excessive stress placed on them or there is a condition that affects the cartilage. Cartilage in our body is a strong, firm and rubbery material that cushions the joints and ends of bones and its main function is to reduce friction when the joints move or rub together. It acts as a natural shock-absorber and can easily change shape based on the movement of the joint.

With age, the flexibility and softness of cartilage gets reduced and it becomes stiff and brittle, increasing the risk of damage. Its function as a shock-absorber gets reduced and the surrounding tendons and ligaments become more stretched and under pressure, causing pain in the joints. This may even cause the bones to rub together, causing damage, immobility and severe pain. This condition is known as osteoarthritis.

After the age of 60, there are greater chances of developing osteoarthritis but in younger people, it develops following repetitive stress trauma and injury to the joints as in accidents, falls or assault. If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms following a car accident and they are not age-related/not present before, find a personal injury attorney to begin the process of filing a compensation claim.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

• Ache and soreness in the joint especially during movement
• Pain following over-use/long period of inactivity
• Stiffness, tenderness, feeling of grating/grinding of joints after resting
• Malformation of bones especially in the fingers/toes with bony enlargements
• Swelling of joints

Causes of Osteoarthritis

There may be several causes for osteoarthritis symptoms to occur. They include:

• Heredity which can cause curvature of the spine among other types of osteoarthritis
• Obesity, especially osteoarthritis of the knees, hips and spine
• Injury, due to accidents, impact, falls, sports injuries, etc. It could even develop after a bone near the joint was broken in an accident
• Over-use and repetitive stress of the joint

It is generally diagnosed by physical examination of the patient who reports joint pain, swelling etc. The location and pattern of the pain also help in identifying osteoarthritis. Blood-tests, X-rays, MRI scans and testing of the fluid collected in the joints can confirm an osteoarthritis diagnosis.

When osteoarthritis symptoms occur following a car accident, our free consultation injury lawyers can assist you with getting a thorough medical examination by a competent medical expert.

Treatment

A combination of treatments is prescribed, including medications, physical therapy, weight-loss if required, muscle-strengthening exercises, hot/cold packs for pain, draining of accumulated fluid from the joint, injections or oral medications for pain and muscle-relaxation and if all these prove non-effective, surgery is recommended.

It’s important to share information with your doctor if your osteoarthritis symptoms appear following a car accident. This would assist your car accident lawyers to establish the link between the two and buttress your personal injury claim. 

How We Can Assist 

Known as post-traumatic osteoarthritis, this is an extremely painful condition that requires long-drawn out treatment. Statistics show that more than 10% of osteoarthritis cases are a result of direct trauma to the joint following a motor-vehicle accident. However, victims require the testimony of an expert, well-qualified, reputed doctor to draw the link. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help access domain experts and also completely fund your case to ensure that the right treatment is begun without delay.

Our personal injury lawyers can represent you in all negotiations with the at-fault party and help to put together a robust compensation claim that would improve the quality of life for victims and families.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

When car accidents happen, many people are relieved to have escaped with what they assume to be “minor injuries.” For most of us, brain and spine injuries, loss of vision/hearing, amputation, internal organ damage, paralysis, disability or disfigurement would be the most serious consequences of an accident. However, there are many other injuries that could lead to serious consequences though they may not be immediately recognized as life-threatening. In fact, many ER doctors may fail to alert patients about potentially serious injuries and this could result in them being left undiagnosed and untreated. A good example of such injuries are those that affect the foot and lower leg.

When you or a loved one has suffered foot and lower leg injuries following an accident, getting immediate medical treatment from a qualified and experienced medical expert is essential. Another important aspect to keep in mind is that accidents are caused due to another’s fault or negligence. Victims who have been injured are entitled to seek compensation from those responsible by filing a personal injury case. Contact a personal injury lawyer without delay to get a free, swift and comprehensive assessment of your claim.

Types of Foot and Lower Leg Injuries

The bones of the leg and foot form what is known as the appendicular skeleton. A complex system of muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, tissue, blood-vessels and nerves helps us to stand, walk, move, run, jump, dance etc. The system is considered to be an engineering marvel that supports the weight of the body and is yet flexible enough for balance and various types of movement. The foot especially has a large and very intricate set of muscles which help in flexing, twisting, turning, inversion, etc.

The ankle is an extremely complex joint, which provides strength, balance, flexibility and stability to the body. Any injury to this joint causes immobility, pain and in severe cases, permanent disability. In accidents, the ankle joint can suffer severe twisting, hyperextension and blunt trauma due to impact with the vehicle’s interior or being thrown out onto a hard surface. During an accident, the normal instinct is to brace oneself, using both feet. This can cause compression injuries similar to impact injuries while falling from a height.

Knee injuries also cause great pain and immobility. The knee joint is very tough but can also become severely damaged when the knee-cap is shattered or dislocated. Healing can be a very long-drawn-out process. The symptoms of knee injury include swelling and pain, inability to walk or put weight on the joint, frequent buckling or twisting of the knee. Apart from bone fracture, tendon or ligament tears, soft tissue injury and twisting of the joint are common.

Lower leg injuries are quite common due to sports accidents, motor-vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, objects falling on the area etc. These injuries include knee, ankle and foot trauma, muscle and nerve damage, wounds, cuts and lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones, fractures, ligament tears, hyperextension of the joint, dislocation of the knee or ankle joint etc.

Treatment

These injuries affect the person’s ability to function normally, and can lead to consequences like immobilization using casts and splints, having to use assistive devices like crutches, wheel-chairs, wearing knee/ankle braces, compression bandages etc until complete healing takes place. Oral or injected pain-killer medications, hot/cold compresses and in severe cases, surgery including re-constructive surgery, may be required. Lower leg and foot injuries require physical therapies for complete restoration of the functions of the joint. Our 24×7 injury lawyers can ensure that an accurate diagnosis is provided without delay.

It’s important that the right medical treatment is started immediately, hence, find a personal injury attorney who can provide guidance and advice about consulting a top-quality medical professional.

How We Can Assist 

Our free consultation injury lawyers can fund your case completely so that victims and families are spared the financial and emotional burden at such a traumatic time in their lives. Personal injury cases are complicated and they need to be filed within a specified time-limit. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can assist you with filing the paperwork correctly, meet filing deadlines and also represent you in all negotiations with the at-fault party. Most personal injury cases are settled out of court through mutual agreement and negotiation. It’s important that your claim is backed by expert testimony and solid evidence so that the opposite party’s fault is clearly established. Our car accident lawyers can ensure that your rights are protected and interests safeguarded through all stages of the case until a full and satisfactory settlement is reached.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Car accident victims often congratulate themselves that they escaped unscathed after a serious motor-vehicle crash. But they could be wrong – there are many major, life-threatening injuries with hidden or delayed symptoms that pose a serious risk to life and limb. Get medical attention and a comprehensive check-up done at a top-quality medical facility without delay. You also need to contact an accident injury lawyer available 24×7 as soon as possible.

Hidden Symptoms and Injuries 

Many of us have heard of people who walk away seemingly unharmed after a major car accident, in which the vehicle was completely totaled, only to collapse a few hours later, with severe damage to internal organs, internal bleeding, etc. These incidents occur because certain types of injuries are characterized by hidden symptoms and/or delayed response.

Concussion and whiplash injury are some conditions that manifest later in time, as do certain blunt traumas to head, chest and abdomen, lung collapse due to rib fracture or sternum fracture. Intra cerebral bleeding into the brain, neck and spine injuries, abdominal contusion and compression of internal organs, internal bleeding into the viscera, joint dislocation, etc are some examples of injuries that may not always display immediate symptoms.

Medical experts opine that in the moments following a serious car crash, the body goes into high stress response, with all defenses on high alert. Pain could be masked by the release of endorphins which give the victim of feeling “great” but this feeling is temporary and once these hormones wear off, the real problems could surface.

Victims and their families need to be on high alert following a car accident for symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, cognitive or memory disturbances, rectal or vaginal bleeding, dizziness, sudden loss of vision, drowsiness, convulsions, inability to concentrate, etc.

Some of the most common symptoms that could occur in the days and weeks following a crash include:

• Severe headaches: which may indicate the presence of clots in the brain.
• Neck pain and immobility: could indicate whiplash injury, spinal trauma or damage to ligaments, tendons and soft-tissue. Doctors usually suspect whiplash injury if the accident was one in which the victim’s vehicle was rear-ended.
• Chronic back pain: may indicate damage to pelvis, ligament tears or muscular injuries. The victim is supposed to take complete rest for such injuries to heal quickly.
• Severe abdominal pain/swelling: may indicate internal bleeding. Extensive bruising and purplish skin around the trunk and abdomen, with dizziness and weakness could indicate that major blood vessels have been crushed due to the impact.
• Loss of sensation: can be an indication of nerve damage or whiplash injury especially if there is numbness in the arms and hands.
• Cognitive/Emotional changes: are an indication of concussion and brain injury. In very small children, emotional changes, changes in daily routine, excessive crying unrelated to any direct cause could indicate brain injury.
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: is one of the most difficult and serious problems that can remain hidden for days or months following a car accident. Depression, suicidal thoughts, fear, anxiety, aggressive behavior etc could all indicate severe post traumatic stress. Unless treated by a competent psychiatrist/psychologist, this could gradually become pathological.

How We Can Assist

An experienced personal injury lawyer can immediately arrange for the right medical attention to rule out serious injuries. Once the right treatment schedule has been started, victims or families can begin the process of filing a personal injury claim against those responsible for the accident.

Accidents are caused by another person’s fault or negligence.  Victims are entitled to seek compensation for their injuries from those responsible for the accident in a personal injury claim. Our personal injury lawyers and traumatic brain injury lawyers can begin working on the claim immediately, since there are strict time-frames for filing them.

The at-fault party’s insurance company which needs to make the compensation pay-outs may offer a quick but meager settlement, which could seem attractive to victims who assume that their injuries are minor. However, at a later stage, when they discover that the injuries were serious and life-threatening, it could be too late to make further claims.

Our car accident lawyers can represent you in all negotiations and communications with the at-fault party’s representatives and insurers. The complex paperwork and procedures can be quite overwhelming for someone who is unfamiliar with them. The opposite party’s insurers may contest your claim aggressively with a view to dismissing it and reducing their own liability. In all these cases, our Toronto personal injury lawyers can safeguard your interests and 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.TM

(416 931 5015)

If you or a loved one was recently involved in a car crash and suffered a head injury, however major or minor it was, it’s wise to be on alert for signs and symptoms of a variety of conditions. In such a situation, a thorough check-up by a competent, experienced physician is essential. Our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 are on hand to ensure that victims receive the right kind of diagnosis and treatment without delay. Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and victims are entitled to claim monetary compensation for the injuries/impairments in a personal injury suit.

One of the most serious symptoms that could occur following a car accident is vision changes or disturbances. People may notice “floaters” or flashing lights in their eyes which were not previously present. Many victims ignore these symptoms, don’t connect them with the accident or attribute them to normal aging, cataract, etc. it’s important to consult a well-reputed and experienced ophthalmologist immediately when such symptoms are noticed, since they could indicate retinal tear or detachment. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can assist accident victims to access top-quality medical attention, diagnosis and treatment.

What Is Retinal Tear or Retinal Detachment? 

Retinal detachment is an extremely serious condition that occurs if the retina becomes separated from the tissue around it. It can lead to permanent loss of vision if not attended to and repaired immediately.

The region behind the eye is filled with vitreous, gel-like material that is attached to the retina, nerves and various blood-vessels and vascular structures and mostly composed of water, with millions of collagen fibers inter-twined within it. With age, the collagen fibers shrink, causing the vitreous to shrink and separate from the retina, causing age-related vision problems. The symptoms include the persistence of constant floaters that resemble smoky clouds, swarms of bees or spots/dots, lightning flashes in the eye that represent the vitreous tugging on the retina and a decrease in peripheral and central vision.

Those at risk include heavily near-sighted or myopic people, those with a history of cataract and eye-surgeries, people with diabetes and those who have suffered trauma to the eyes or the head with inflammation of the eyes, as a result of a fall or motor-vehicle accident. The force of the impact can cause the thin tissue of the retina to detach or tear.

Treatments

Our car accident lawyers can ensure that accident victims who have suffered head trauma or impact to the eyes and face are thoroughly checked by a qualified experienced ophthalmologist to ensure the absence of retinal tear or detachment risks. Vitreous detachment may not in itself be risky and indeed many of them are “benign” but if they lead to retinal detachment this can be extremely hazardous, leading to complete loss of vision. This requires emergency surgery or treatment with laser or cryopexy (freezing treatment).

Based on the type of procedure, the patient has to keep the head in a fixed position for a prescribed length of time.

How We Can Assist

Persons who suffer retinal tears or detachment following a car accident require expensive medical treatment, extended periods of rest and the right kind of follow-up treatments, putting a financial burden on them and their families. We work on a contingency-fee basis and can fund your case completely.

When accidents occur, victims and their families/friends are in a state of shock, anxiety and confusion. Medical treatment is the first priority, but conditions like retinal detachment or tear could be over-looking in a busy ER. Once the emergency treatments have been provided, it’s important to find a personal injury attorney to handle the case. At such a vulnerable time, it’s possible that the at-fault party’s insurers approach victims and their families to begin compiling evidence to support their position. Our 24×7 injury lawyers can advise against making inadvertent statements like “Oh that’s all my fault” or “I should have seen that coming” etc. which could be counter-productive while filing a compensation claim later. Insurers and claims adjusters may also adopt aggressive tactics in order to minimize or deny the amount of settlement claimed and also the extent and nature of injuries.

It’s also important that settlement claims are filed within the specified deadline to avoid being dismissed under the statute of limitations. The paperwork is quite complex and can be confusing and overwhelming to the untrained person. Our serious injury lawyers can represent you through all steps of the case, including negotiations with the at-fault party and their representatives.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

If you’re experiencing constant sternum pain following a car accident, don’t ignore it. Consult a qualified, experienced physician immediately as it could indicate the presence of a more serious problem. Our free consultation injury lawyers can assist you by ensuring that you receive the right diagnosis and treatment. Victims may experience a variety of injuries, ranging from minor bruises, cuts and lacerations to more serious injury to brain, spinal cord, internal organs etc. and unless victims get themselves thoroughly checked by a competent doctor, this could seriously affect their health and well-being. Accidents are rarely random events and they’re caused by another person’s fault or negligence. Often, victims or their relatives tend to minimize minor injuries and avoid going to doctors or hospitals immediately. Our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 can assist victims and their families with the right advice.

Causes of Sternum Pain

The sternum or breast-bone along with the ribs acts as a protective cage for the heart, lungs and other internal organs. Any severe impact or blow to this region of the chest can result in bruising, fracture or damage, all of which can cause severe pain, inability to move, breathing difficulties, swelling and blood-clotting along the area, sharp pain while laughing, sneezing, coughing etc, indicating that there could be damage to the sternum.

If left untreated, serious conditions like costochondritis or inflammation of the cartilage that connect the ribs and sternum could cause major difficulties and health hazards. It results in lack of mobility, respiratory problems, anxiety and depression and increases the victim’s dependence on others for daily living activities.

Sternum pain after a car accident may be characterized by acute, sharp pains while stretching or moving, it may be localized or spread out, based on the nature of the injury, pain intensifies with minimal pressure to the chest, is continuous even when the person is at rest and increases with coughing, sneezing, laughter, talking etc.

Contact a personal injury lawyer without delay following a car accident to begin the process of filing a personal injury claim against those responsible for the accident.

Treatment for Sternum Pain

Any trauma to the chest has to be thoroughly examined before treatment begins. This is to rule out damage to internal organs like the lungs, heart, local blood vessels and other organs. One of the hazards of sternum fracture, if left untreated, is the collapse of the lungs. Hence, doctors prescribe numerous tests and examinations to ensure that the right diagnosis is reached. If the injury results in bruising, a regimen of daily care is prescribed. This would include ice-packs to relieve pain and reduce swelling. Micro-wave heat-packs may also give relief in certain cases.

Excessive movement should be avoided, including vigorous exercises, lifting heavy weights etc. Smoking should be completely avoided, as nicotine compresses blood vessels and prevents the tissues from receiving a healthy blood supply. Some cases benefit from micro-current therapy, low impact exercises, breathing exercises etc. Painkillers and muscle relaxants may be prescribed in case of severe pain.

In general, bruising and minor injuries take a few weeks or a couple of months to heal, but sternum fractures can take many months or even a year to heal completely. If surgery has been performed to take care of internal bleeding or damage to organs, the recovery time could be even further delayed.

This means that the victim is out of work for extended periods of time and requires constant care and supervision. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation procedures, along with multiple visits to the hospital/clinic, medication, modifications to the home or vehicle etc can put an enormous financial burden on the victim and the family. Our serious injury lawyers can help victims and their families to deal with this situation and ensure that everything is done to make life comfortable for them. 

How We Can Assist

Our Richmond Hill personal injury lawyers like the others on our team can ensure that the victim’s rights are protected in a personal injury case. Compensation claims have to filed within a specified time-frame and we can help to complete the paperwork accurately and in time. Settlement is achieved through a process of negotiation and mutual agreement. However, in most cases, disputes arise about the nature and extent of injury and liability. The settlement amount is to be paid out by the at-fault party’s insurers.  Since we exclusively handle personal injury cases, our personal injury lawyers are well-versed with insurance laws as well. We also fund your case completely, including legal fees, medical expenses, care and rehabilitation of the victim.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

The recent catastrophic motor-vehicle accident on Highway 403 in Mississauga resulted in the death of a twenty-one year old Brampton, Ont. resident and left seven others injured when they were ejected from the vehicles following the impact. The collision happened when an east-bound SUV rear-ended a sedan and police sources stated that they had information that one of the vehicles was traveling erratically when the crash happened.

Such serious car accidents can have a devastating impact on all those involved, whether they’re passengers or drivers. Sometimes, innocent pedestrians may also fall victim and become seriously injured. Vehicles traveling at high speed on expressways and highways cause serious damage to human life and property when such high-intensity, high impact collisions happen.

If you or a loved one has been injured in such a disaster, the first step is obviously to get emergency medical treatment. Often, the victims are all seriously injured and unable to contact traffic or medical authorities. In such cases, bystanders or witnesses can assist by calling for an ambulance and the police immediately. Once the medical emergency has been satisfactorily tackled and the right kind of treatment is being given, the respective insurance companies have to be informed.

It’s equally important to contact a personal injury attorney immediately, since accidents are usually caused by someone’s fault or negligence. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can begin working on the statutory benefits available to all accident victims regardless of fault in Ontario and simultaneously taking forward your personal injury claim against those responsible for the accident.

How Damages Are Assessed in Motor-vehicle Accident Claims

When serious accidents happen, damages are to be paid to victims by those responsible for causing the accident. This could include multiple persons and agencies, including government and road authorities, vehicle manufacturers, bar/club owners if the driver was impaired etc. The at-fault party’s insurance company would generally attempt to delay, deny, dismiss or minimize the extent of damages. It’s important to remember that all claims have to be filed within a specified time limit, and this includes claims for statutory benefits too. For most of us, the amount of paperwork involved could be over-whelming and confusing. Our 24×7 personal injury lawyers are well-versed with these regulations. If the victims themselves are unable to make such decisions, a close relative or substitute decision maker can act on their behalf. In the event of death, as in the case of the Brampton resident in the Highway 403 collision, the Ontario Family Law Act provides that family members including spouses, siblings, children and grandchildren can bring a claim for losses that would include loss of care, guidance, companionship etc.

In most cases, settlement is arrived at between the parties outside the court. However, this involves intensive and extensive negotiations, presentation of evidence to back claims, counter-evidence, citing of witness testimony and expert testimony, negotiations regarding the type and amount of settlement etc. In case the negotiations do not yield a satisfactory settlement, our car accident lawyers are fully prepared to take the case to trial.

Compensation is awarded based on

• The nature of injury
• Cause of the injury, including multiple causes if any
• Impact that the injury has on ability to work/conduct activities/chores/recreation as previously

Other factors would include the long-term impact of these injuries and the pain and suffering undergone. In case of permanent disability or disfigurement, additional compensation may be awarded based on a life-care plan and future medical needs and other needs. Once this information is made available by your doctors to your toronto personal injury lawyers, they are in a better position to provide you with an evaluation of the case. Our personal injury lawyers begin reviewing case law that’s available to our knowledgeable team, then examine similar cases where compensation has been awarded and also review previous cases similar to yours that we have handled.

How We Can Assist

Our serious injury lawyers work with a team of specialists to gather medical evidence to back your claim. We can also conduct our own independent investigations into the cause of the crash by enlisting the services of car crash specialists who can analyze the entire scenario and provide a comprehensive report identifying the exact cause of the collision. Our accident injury lawyer available 24×7 have the resources and knowledge to access traffic and police authority records, find eyewitnesses if any, assemble a panel of expert witnesses that could include automobile engineers, medical professionals, traffic experts etc who can provide the right kind of support to back your claim.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

People usually go to bars, clubs, restaurants, pubs or nightclubs to relax, enjoy themselves and have a good time. Quite often, people arrive there to celebrate a special occasion or a night out with friends or family. Corporates encourage employees to bond over a drink, celebrate team achievements or honor a retiring co-worker. Few people go to such venues to deliberately create a disturbance. They have no apprehensions about their own safety and expect to be treated with respect and consideration.

In a nightclub or bar, things get out of control without proper supervision. Violent altercations may break out, as some of these venues maybe the gathering places for unsavory elements. If you or a loved one has been injured or harmed in a nightclub or bar, you are entitled to compensation for the injuries suffered. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

The recent incident involving famous rapper and hip-hop star Drake and the Muzik nightclub in Toronto has brought this issue into sharp focus. Two people were killed and three others critically injured in the skirmish and shooting that broke out in the club’s extensive grounds. A suit was filed by one of the injured persons who had been waiting to get the star’s autograph when he was assaulted by Drake’s employees. The suit names the hitmaker star, five others and Muzik owners. The plaintiff claimed that the nightclub owners ought to have known that there would be disturbances since the club has a previous history of such violent outbreaks yet they failed to take the proper measures to prevent them.

What is Assault?

Assault  and battery usually go together, though there are slight differences. Assault includes the threat of harm with the ability to carry out the harm, while battery is the completion of the act. These acts include unwanted physical contact which is intentional or unintentional, including sexual contact. It generally involves:

• intentional unlawful threat to cause injury to another by force
• circumstances that create fear of danger in another person
• the ability to carry out the threat if not prevented

Even if there is no actual contact, an assault can be completed, as for instance, if a person enters a store and points a toy gun at the cashier to threaten them in a robbery.

Common assault situations include

• Bar fights that involve patrons and/or bouncers
• Fights between students in school
• Domestic violence, rape, sexual assault
• Violence at sporting events/between neighbors
• Police brutality
• Assaults in malls, parking lots, apartment complexes

The premises owner has a duty to conduct thorough background checks of their employees and ensure that they have no history of violent behavior or criminal record.

Our free consultation injury lawyers can provide a swift and comprehensive evaluation of your case and advise you about the merits.

The person who commits assault faces criminal charges but the victim can also file a personal injury claim under the law of torts/civil law to receive compensation for the damages caused by the assault, which may be physical, emotional and/or financial.

The law of torts holds that not just the person who commits the assault, but those who exercise control, supervision and/or employs the assailant are also responsible for their actions. For instance, schools, churches, event organizers, bar/tavern/nightclub owners, parents etc all have a duty to prevent assaults, failing which they are responsible for any injuries. Generally, it is their insurance companies that pay the compensation to the victims.

Ontario victims of assault can file a claim for compensation with the assistance of our experienced personal injury lawyers.

What Kind of Compensation Can Be Claimed? 

Damages are generally based on the circumstances of the case, the nature of injuries, the profile of the assaulter and the victim and the kind of damages suffered. Generally, claims can be made for medical expenses related to the injury, care and rehabilitation, income loss, pain and suffering. If the injury is serious and has caused disability or disfigurement, present/past/future income loss and a life-care plan has to be worked out with the help of a personal injury lawyer.

How We Can Assist

Assault claims must be made within a specified time limit. The claim must be filed in the right jurisdiction, based on the amount of compensation claimed and the location of the assault. Our personal injury lawyers available 24×7 are well-versed with these aspects. The responsible parties must be notified within a specified time. Since every claim is different, find a personal injury attorney who has experience/expertise in specifically your kind of case. 

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.TM (416 931 5015)

When you visit a bar or night-club for a few hours of relaxation and enjoyment, things turn unpleasant if you become the victim of assault by the bar or night-club bouncer, resulting in harm or injury. When such a situation occurs, your first priority is to get immediate medical attention, whether you suffer minor or major injuries. Some types of injuries could develop into more serious complications if they’re not attended to early enough by a competent/experienced medical professional.

Following this, it’s important to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. If the bouncer or security guard harms or injures a patron, for instance, pushes or punches them, causing them to fall or crash against a wall or down steps, resulting in bruises, cuts/lacerations, broken bones or severe brain/spinal injuries, whiplash or other serious injuries, you are entitled to compensation from all those responsible for this occurrence. Our 24×7 personal injury lawyers can be of immediate assistance to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the right medical and legal advice.

Most people working as bouncers or security guards at hospitality facilities don’t personally have the means or the insurance coverage to fulfill your compensation claim. Hence, the premises owner also needs to be part of your suit. Ensure that you find a personal injury lawyer who has specialized in this area of tort law.

Night-Club Bouncer or Security Guard Assaults

People go to clubs, pubs, restaurants or bars to have a good time, relax and let their hair down. They are served food/alcohol, entertained by music/live performers and the atmosphere is generally less inhibited and cheerful. People feel secure and safe as there are specially hired security guards and bouncers to prevent untoward incidents and ensure that patrons don’t suffer injury or harm. These guards/bouncers are expected to hold their own emotions and aggression in check, diffuse potentially explosive situations and also monitor the behavior of patrons.

However, security guards and bouncers sometimes step out of line, lose their cool and attack or assault customers. This could be because patrons were under the influence of alcohol and behaved aggressively towards the guard. Inexperienced bouncers may find it difficult to keep themselves under control. Negligence is failing to perform some aspect of their job which results in harm/injury to patrons.

For instance, if a guest informs the bouncer about liquid-spill on the floor and the guard ignores it, causing guests to slip and fall, premises liability and negligent security suits can be brought against the premises owner and guards.

In tragic cases, a guest may die due to injuries suffered in attacks by bouncers at night-clubs/bars etc. and our 24×7 personal injury lawyers can assist you to bring a suit of wrongful death against the premises-owner as well as the guards. Criminal cases would be filed separately by the police.

Bouncers/security guards do not have special immunity/privileges. They should follow a strict protocol in enforcing peace, such as make verbal requests, ask the person to leave or call the police in case the patron is impaired or aggressive. If attacked first, the bouncer may retaliate in self-defense, or to protect another person.

How We Can Assist

When you or a loved one suffers such injuries, our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 can ensure that you receive the best medical treatment and legal assistance without delay. Personal injury cases have stringent time-frames within which they’re to be filed, and our traumatic injury lawyers can proceed with the paperwork to ensure that it is completed in a timely and accurate way. It’s also vital to file the case in the right jurisdiction, based on location of attack and the amount of compensation sought. Compensation awarded can be for medical expenses, pain and suffering/mental anguish, lost wages etc. If there are serious injuries, claim can be made for disability, rehabilitation, care etc.

Our free consultation injury lawyers take up cases on a contingency-fee basis and no fees are required up-front. We also have the expertise, resources and experience to ensure that the case is backed by medical/eye-witness testimony, documentary/photographic proof, evidence from surveillance cameras etc. and we can access police records to further strengthen the case.

While personal injury lawyers are well-versed with all aspects of tort law, it’s beneficial in such cases is to ensure that you get a local personal injury lawyer who is familiar with dealing with cases similar to yours, since she/he would be able to understand the circumstances, the kind of pub/club/restaurant that you patronized, and also the local court and law-enforcement systems.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

It’s a common mis-perception that slip and fall accidents are pretty straightforward and easier for a personal injury lawyer to handle as compared to for instance a motor-vehicle accident claim, since there are no complex insurance regulations to negotiate, no statutory threshold, deductibles or parallel claim for statutory accident benefits to make. However, these cases can be much less simple than they’re assumed to be.

Our free consultation injury lawyers can provide a swift, genuine and comprehensive evaluation of your claim for compensation from the City for a slip and fall accident.

Some Critical Issues

The municipality or government owes a common duty of care to sidewalk users to ensure that they remain safe in icy weather conditions. In standard slip and fall accidents there may be a longer time period in which to file a notification of the accident but in the case of government/municipal bodies, a notification has to be sent by registered mail to the clerk of the municipality within 10 days of the incident. This rule is unique to claims against a city. The time-limit within which to start legal proceedings is the same as for claims against private parties which is two years.

This 10-day rule can be waived only if there have been unavoidable circumstances that prevented filing, such as the plaintiff’s death as a result of injuries sustained in the accident or if the judge deems that there are reasonable excuses for the delay. This rule applies to provincial highways too.

The city can be held liable if it’s proven that it was grossly negligent as deemed in Sec 44(9) of the Municipal Act. The concept of “gross negligence” can be interpreted in various ways. For instance, if black ice has not been cleared from the sidewalk for more than two or three days, or when icy conditions and heavy snowfall occur, the city did not take immediate steps to clear the sidewalks or if the municipality has no policies or did not follow its own policies to ensure the safety of citizens on the sidewalk.

Roads or lanes which are regularly used by people can be treated as sidewalks.

These and other complex legal provisions could make the case quite difficult and long-drawn out. Our experienced injury lawyers are well-versed and well-informed about such regulations and the changes that occur in them from time to time.

What To Do Following A Slip and Fall Accident

Unless the victim is critically injured, there are some basic steps that can be followed in the moments that immediately follow such an accident.

Many people experience embarrassment or loss of dignity when they slip and fall and are quick to dust themselves off and exit the place as quickly as possible. However, such accidents can cause injuries that manifest after a longer period and lead to serious problems later, when it is too late to file compensation claims.

Hence, it’s important not to make admissions like “Oh, I’m fine!” “Just didn’t see that patch of ice!” or “It’s my fault!” If such statements are quoted later during negotiations with insurers, our 24×7 injury lawyers may find it difficult to sustain claims of injury related to your slip and fall accident.

Gather as much evidence as possible about the location, land-marks, condition of the side-walk etc and if possible, click pictures on your cellphone. Make a note of the exact time, day, address and what the weather was like.

Our immediate injury lawyers available 24×7 would also require information about what exactly the victim was wearing, including foot-wear. Preserve these items in a safe place so that they can be produced later if required. If the victim wears eye-glasses, keep the last prescription and make a note of whether they were wearing the spectacles at the time of the accident.

If victims were on medication, whether they had consumed alcohol, were familiar with that area/location, their medical condition, previous history of falls, etc are all important information that serious injury lawyers can use.

We have the resources and expertise to access police and ambulance reports, assemble witnesses, procure documentary/photographic evidence, access surveillance camera records if available at the spot, to put together a robust compensation claim.

While dealing with government or municipal agencies, it’s important to remember that delays are a part of the legal process. Examining their set standards of property maintenance and safety guidelines is another task vital in personal injury cases, since breach of such regulations can be proven.

Ensure that the maximum information is provided to your lawyers to enhance the chances of a favorable outcome.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

A November 10 2014 collision between a passenger-car and a TTC bus near Etobicoke resulted in at least one instantaneous death and critical injuries to the car passengers. The bus passengers suffered minor injuries.

The catastrophic accident happened at an intersection early on a Sunday morning. The bus which spun out of control, crashed into a nearby parking lot, flew over parking curbs, damaged a traffic signal and fire hydrant before finally smashing into a commercial building. Several bystanders and nearby building occupants narrowly missed being hit. The car was severely damaged and at the time of filing the report, traffic authorities were still trying to work out what caused the crash and whether either of the vehicles ran a red light at the intersection. Investigations were also focused on whether the lights were operating properly and car-crash specialists were trying to arrive at other possible reasons for the crash.

If you or a loved one has been involved in such devastating accidents, the first priority would obviously be to get immediate medical help. After the police have completed their formalities, insurance companies must be informed and the accident victim/relatives should contact a personal injury attorney without delay.

Accidents have their genesis in someone’s fault or negligence. This has to be clearly established and the injured are entitled to compensation from those responsible for the accident. Statutory benefits are available to all victims of motor-vehicle accidents, but the compensation may not cover all the present and future expenditure and losses that victims and their families have to bear. A free consultation injury lawyer can provide a swift and comprehensive evaluation of the merits of the case and begin the legal process immediately. This is important because there are stringent time-frames within which to file compensation claims.

Accidents Involving Public Transportation

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) enjoys the reputation of being a safe and well-maintained system, with world-class safety standards and commuter-centric policies. However, accidents can and do happen due to negligence or omission, disregard of safety standards or commission of mistakes, errors of judgment, etc.

All catastrophic motor-vehicle collisions are complex events and it is extremely difficult to establish the reasons without extensive and intensive research conducted by specialists and professionals. When public transportation vehicles are involved, the case becomes even more challenging to unravel as it’s not easy to clearly fix the chain of responsibility.

Some of the complications could be:

Different degrees and types of injury: When a large public transportation vehicle collides with a passenger car, passengers in the larger vehicle suffer less serious injuries, while the smaller vehicle’s passengers can be critically injured or even die. Soft tissue injuries, whiplash, fractures, temperomandibular disorders, aggravated spondylosis, impact injuries, bruises, cuts and lacerations could affect bus passengers, while traumatic brain/spine injury, thoracic injury, internal organ damage, amputation, loss of vision, burns, uncontrollable bleeding etc could cause severe injury in car passengers, pedestrians or bicyclists. Our serious injury lawyers also ensure that victims get immediate and top-quality medical assistance.

Identifying the causes and Fixing liability: This can prove very difficult, as there may be multiple agencies involved. If the traffic lights were malfunctioning, the road was poorly maintained, the brakes failed, the driver/s were distracted or impaired, buses or trucks were over-loaded etc. it could be a long-drawn out process to fix the fault accurately. Many individuals or groups may have a shared responsibility and the chain could go right up to the vehicle manufacturers. Our car accident lawyers can consult traffic and transportation experts to apportion the blame correctly.

Complicated regulations and laws: Laws for public transportation, commercial and privately owned vehicles are governed by different federal and provincial laws. Additionally, there are several other regulations like insurance rules, safety standards, maintenance regulations, inter-provincial laws and municipal laws that come into play in such serious collisions.

How We Can Assist

Our experienced personal injury lawyers can ensure that victims of accidents involving public transportation receive the benefit of our experience and expertise in this area of personal injury law.

We can ensure that compensation claims and paperwork are filed in a timely fashion, with emphasis on the right jurisdiction and backed by robust evidence and a clear establishment of fault. Dealing with government/insurance agencies can be frustrating and time-consuming and accident victims may suffer great financial burdens, disability, pain and suffering, rehabilitation and therapy costs and life-long need for care. We work on a contingency fee basis and can ensure that accident victims and their family members are not deprived in any way while awaiting final settlement of their claims.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Multi-Vehicle collisions are perhaps the most devastating type of motor-vehicle accidents and result in enormous damage to people and property. Most of the vehicles involved are damaged beyond repair, while passengers and drivers suffer catastrophic injuries. Fires may break out, it’s usually very difficult to extricate people from the vehicles and to identify the dead. Seriously injured people could bleed to death if they’re not given proper medical attention, while those with internal organ damage have to be moved to a critical care facility immediately. Seemingly minor injuries could later develop into chronic problems, while some injuries may escape  being diagnosed at all.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a multi-vehicle collision, once the medical emergency has been taken care of, contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

The recent pile-up on the W 401 in Durham was one such disaster, which resulted in the death of a 12-year-old child and two adults. The collision involved twenty vehicles, and took place in a construction zone. Four tractor trailers, some transportation trucks and several passenger vehicles were involved. The collision was so serious that investigators could hardly identify each separate vehicle from the twisted and crumpled mass of metal at the collision site.

Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Collisions involving several vehicles can be the worst form of road accidents, and some of them have involved up to 100 vehicles. They usually happen on high-capacity, high-speed roadways and expressways, in poor visibility or weather conditions, compounded by the generally high speed with which vehicles travel on such roads. High volumes of traffic also means that if just one vehicle develops a fault, changes lanes wrongly or hits the vehicle in front, pile-ups happen almost instantaneously.

Smaller vehicles crumple under the enormous pressure and velocity that bear upon them, leaving very little chance of survival of those inside. Often, even if passengers are able to exit a vehicle, they could get hit by speeding vehicles, or those spinning out of control at the crash site. Collisions to cars from the sides and rear can cause severe whiplash and impact injuries, while under-side collisions of passenger cars going under the chassis of trailers causes traumatic brain injury or even decapitation.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers can assist victims first by ensuring that they receive medical treatment, or assist relatives of those killed in the accident and begin dealing with the paperwork and documentation immediately.

Reasons for the crash and fixing the responsibility for it are one of the most challenging tasks for the police, traffic authorities and the city/municipality. These are extremely complex and complicated situations, given the number of vehicles involved, people injured and killed, damage to public and private property, etc. There may be eye-witnesses who perceived the reasons in different ways, or a malfunctioning of surveillance cameras. Car-crash specialists and investigators may have to be consulted.

When someone dear to you has been involved in such a collision, which resulted in death/serious injury, our traumatic brain injury lawyers can ensure that the reasons for the crash are thoroughly investigated.

Death of Children

Wrongful death claims can be brought against the at-fault party/parties when there is death due to the accident or as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Our immediate injury lawyers available 24×7 are well-versed with the process of filing a claim within the stipulated time limits and in the right venue/jurisdiction. There is nothing more distressing than the death of a child, and parents are obviously shattered and confused. In most cases, parents themselves may be seriously injured. The immediate relatives can find a personal injury lawyer who specializes in this area of law and has the skill, experience and proven successful track-record to pursue the wrongful death suit.

Parents are often unsure and far too emotionally-upset to think of filing personal injury suits. However, as parents/guardians, they can file for compensation for the death of a child below 18.

Our immediate injury lawyer available 24×7 deals with the case with empathy, respect and protects you from enduring unnecessary distress while making the claim. Dealing with insurance companies, government agencies and their legal representatives can be extremely frustrating and time-consuming. Reliving the tragic events causes depression and grief but our free consultation injury lawyers can assist the family and guide them through all aspects of the case. Generally, families may not have the financial resources to fund the case, access police/traffic-authority records, medical information, experts/eye-witnesses etc. and our car accident lawyers ensure that victims’ 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.TM (416 931 5015)

Personal Injury law is a means of seeking compensation for those who have been injured due to the fault or negligence of another person. It is a highly specialized area of civil law which requires deep and wide understanding of tort laws and insurance regulations. It also calls for expertise and experience in negotiation as well as trial court procedures.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that resulted from negligent driving by someone else, contact a Mississauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible to begin the process of filing your compensation claim. The Ontario Highway Act entitles all victims of motor-vehicle accidents to claim statutory benefits regardless of fault. However, these benefits may be insufficient to cover the present and future damages that you and your family may have suffered. Our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can assess your case and provide a genuine evaluation of the merits and procedures involved.

Negligent Driving

In legal terms, “negligent” means failure to exercise due care which a responsible person is expected to exercise. This also implies that there was no intention to harm the person, but the injury was caused due to carelessness or failure to act in a responsible manner that displays a disregard for the safety of others.

It could be a lack of attention due to distractions like use of cellphones, texting, grooming, shaving, eating, reading or watching a movie while driving. Often, the driver fails to give full attention to the task when the car is full of passengers who are chatting, singing and in an exuberant mood. Contrarily, co-passengers could annoy or anger the driver, leading to aggressive driving or over-speeding. If negligent driving leads to injury/death of an innocent victim, the driver faces criminal and civil action.

Ontario has a system of demerit points to curb driving offenses, identify, monitor and correct offenders and ensure road safety for all road-users.

Demerit points are awarded for offenses ranging from not obeying signs/signals, driving too slow/fast, reversing or traveling in wrong direction on highway, tail-gating, not stopping for school-bus, etc in an ascending scale from 2-7, applicable in the case of Ontario drivers offending in other provinces/New York/ Michigan. Our Mississauga experienced personal injury lawyers can access driver records to use in your claim.

Proving Negligence 

Your claim must prove that:

• You/your property suffered proximate physical/financial/emotional damage in the accident
• The defendant caused the accident and their conduct was below legal standard of reasonable care

An important factor is the victim’s conduct. It may affect the right to compensation insofar as their contribution to causing the accident is proven – for instance, if the victim fell asleep while driving, was driving a vehicle that they knew to have faulty brakes or was involved in a criminal/illegal activity while driving. Our Mississauga car accident lawyers can examine your role in the accident and advise you accordingly.

Important Features of Personal Injury Suit

A crucial aspect of personal injury lawsuits is the stringent time-frame within which claims must be filed. They must also be filed in the right venue and jurisdiction, along with all the relevant/required documents. Our Mississauga accident injury lawyers available 24×7 are well-versed with these procedures and can ensure that the paperwork is handled correctly. Types of damages include medical/hospitalization, future care/rehabilitation, house-keeping, special/out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident, pain and suffering.

In the case of death/disability/severe injury, our serious injury lawyers can assist relatives of the deceased/disabled to sue for loss of care/guidance, companionship, pain and suffering, future wages, hospital/funeral expenses etc. 

Pain and Suffering

To prove your claim in these types of damages, the damage must be so severe that it causes a permanent life-change in terms of physical/mental function. This is known as the “threshold” in car accident laws. There are several important legal aspects to proving that the damage sustained is permanent, irreversible and had a life-altering impact on your life in terms of mobility, career, self-care, independence, self-esteem and future medical/physical/financial/psychological needs. Our Mississauga traumatic brain injury lawyers can assemble expert witnesses, car-crash specialists, access medical/traffic/police records and get the required documentary/photographic/video evidence to prove these claims.

Lawsuit Procedures

Our Mississauga personal injury lawyers can advise you that filing a compensation claim includes:

• Collection of facts
• Filing statement of claim in court
• Interim applications
• Examinations for discovery
• Fulfilling undertakings made during discovery
• Medical examinations
• Review/Negotiation/Settlement out of court
• Trial if negotiations fail
• Completion

We can assist you with all aspects of proving negligence, safe-guarding your rights as a victim, undertaking all negotiations/paperwork and proceeding to 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.TM (416 931 5015)

We’re well into winter and with it comes the increased risk of accidents and injuries caused by the prevailing weather conditions and also the carelessness and negligence of people who are responsible for ensuring the safety of premises under their control. A common accident that occurs is the slip and fall accident. Some of them may be minor incidents, while others could result in serious, life-altering consequences.

Statistics reveal that thousands of people suffer such injuries annually, and it’s important that they get medical attention immediately. Some injuries may not always show symptoms at once, but they could have serious repercussions later. Following this, it’s also important to find a Mississauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Slip and fall accidents are caused by another person’s negligence or fault. The injured person is entitled to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident. Though people are supposed to take reasonable precautions while they’re on another person’s property, accidents could happen and our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can evaluate your case and provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the merits. 

Slip and Fall Accidents

In legal terms, slip and fall injuries are sustained when a person suffers harm/injury on another’s property as a result of dangerous/neglected/hazardous conditions. These injuries are typically sustained when a person slips on water, grease, ice or snow, or because of poor lighting, badly maintained premises, etc. It is the property-owner’s duty to ensure safety of visitors.

Torn/bulging carpets can cause a person to trip and fall. Stumbling over objects when there was no legitimate reason for them to be there, or there was no sign/indication warning people about it, falling because of a missing light-bulb that causes poor visibility, badly maintained stairs and side-walks, construction sites that don’t have adequate warning signs, cracks/breaks/damage in the pavements or flooring, wet or slippery floors post cleaning with no warning signs, are some examples of slip and fall accidents.

Bars/pubs/restaurants also have a duty to ensure that their premises are safe for patrons. Failure to maintain an adjacent parking lot for the safety and convenience of patrons can also cause people to slip and fall en route to their cars or the pub/bar/restaurant/commercial premises.

Visitors to another’s home have a reasonable expectation that they are entering a safe place legitimately. If they sustain an injury in another person’s property, whether they’re family, friends, salespersons or workers, they can claim suitable compensation from the property owner for their injuries.

Under Ontario laws, the municipality is responsible for a person’s safety on sidewalks or roads and such liability extends to public places like airports, parks, public transit buildings and government properties.

On rental properties, the tenant could be liable for conditions that were not the landlord’s responsibility. Slippery floors, badly maintained furniture/carpets, dangerously placed furniture or shelving are the tenant’s responsibility. Tenants could also be liable if they hid a condition that the landlord should have fixed – for instance, if they placed a rug over a damaged floor or did not provide proper medical aid making the slip and fall injury worse.

However, tenants may not have adequate insurance coverage and our experienced personal injury lawyers can give you the right advice about your compensation claim and how to file it correctly.

Reach out to our Mississauga accident injury lawyers available 24×7 to get a swift, comprehensive and genuine evaluation of your slip and fall accident and whether it fulfills the eligibility for a compensation claim or not.

What To Do

Following a slip and fall accident, people are confused, in pain etc and they need immediate medical attention. However, what happens in the immediate aftermath of the accident could actually determine the course of the personal injury case.

Call for help immediately. Observe the area very carefully and if possible, take pictures on your cellphone of the surroundings, landmarks/prominent aspects of the property to locate the exact area. Record your impressions of the accident, how/why/where/when it occurred and check if there were any eye-witnesses. Get their contact details, though most people are reluctant to get involved. Property owners could alter conditions following an accident, hence photographic/eye-witness evidence is crucial. Contact a Mississauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible to safe-guard your rights and protect your interests.

Never make admissions like “It’s all my fault.”

Notwithstanding the fact that the person responsible for the accident is a close relative or friend, a suit against them does not directly impact them, since compensation is paid by their insurers. Our 24×7 Mississauga injury lawyers can provide the right advice.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Fibromyalgia is a little-understood musculo-skeletal syndrome that includes a range of symptoms. Characterized by intense pain and fatigue, it is also accompanied by certain emotional symptoms, making it a condition that could be easily mis-diagnosed and confused with other medical or psychological problems.

Recent studies have shown that fibromyalgia involves a change in the central nervous system which heightens the experience, perception and presentation of pain. Infections like flu, Epstein-Barr virus and pneumonia could cause these changes, as do injuries sustained in motor-vehicle accidents.

If you or a loved one experiences symptoms of fibromyalgia following a motor-vehicle accident, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Victims of motor-vehicle accidents are entitled to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident and our car accident lawyers can assist you with filing a suitable claim that addresses your losses. 

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Though fibromyalgia is not very clearly understood, most medical practitioners agree that it is a type of soft-tissue rheumatic or arthritic complaint that may be caused by an invading organism and causes pain in the muscles and stiffness in the joints. Characteristically, the generalized pain is felt all over the body and could last for several months or even years. Sometimes, the pain is felt most acutely on certain parts of the body, like the back, neck, shoulders, knees, elbows, buttocks, etc. and it is invariably accompanied by a feeling of intense fatigue and emotional symptoms like depression. There is also heightened sensitivity to pressure and touch. Many people, including physicians, tend to dismiss, ignore or minimize the symptoms but the person who develops fibromyalgia requires special care with a multi-disciplinary approach.

Diagnosis

The presenting symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

• Low pain threshold on pressure points
• Anxiety/depression
• Fatigue
• Widespread pain

Pain is highly subjective and cannot be quantified or measured. Physicians base the diagnosis on patient interviews, clinical examinations and gradation on pain scales. Fibromyalgia can be diagnosed if the pain is widespread and is felt in at least eleven of the eighteen conventionally tender point points of the body when palpated. Pain and pressure sensitivity should have lasted for more than three months to be classified as fibromyalgia. Other possible causes/criteria have to be eliminated.

In fact, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia involves a bio-psycho-social approach that takes into account the previous history of the patient and the possible triggers that could have led to the condition. Our immediate personal injury lawyers available 24×7 can ensure that the correct diagnosis is arrived at by competent and sensitive medical professionals.

Causes 

Being inadequately understood, the causes of fibromyalgia could range from genetics, hormonal imbalances to stress. Additionally, it may not arise from just one cause or event, but could be triggered off by them. Other possible reasons include:

• Stress
• Injury
• Physical trauma
• Viral or bacterial infections
• Weakened immunity
• Lyme’s disease

Fibromyalgia is statistically more common in women, and the possible theories include the lower serotonin (the feel-good hormone) levels found in women, and the increased hormonal activity at different stages including puberty, pregnancy, menopause etc.

Currently, most medical professionals agree that micro-traumas or very small, almost invisible damage to different parts of the body could lead to a continuous cycle of pain and fatigue. Trauma to the brain, spinal cord following an injury or accident could develop into fibromyalgia. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers can assist motor-vehicle accident victims to get a thorough medical examination and establish the link between the auto accident and their fibromyalgia symptoms.

Treatment

Fibromyalgia requires a multi-disciplinary approach and a multi-pronged treatment, that could be spread over a long period of time. Physicians, pharmacologists, care-givers, psychologists, family-members, etc need to pool their data and work out a systematic plan for treatment.

It includes:

• Proper diet, nutrition and sleep
• Appropriate, regular and safe exercise regime
• Life-style changes
• Avoidance of coffee, colas and diet drinks
• Emotional support
• Psycho-social interventions
• Massage
• Moist heat treatments
• Pain medications and anti-depressants
• Relaxation techniques
• Yoga 

How We Can Assist

Following a motor-vehicle accident when fibromyalgia symptoms occur, find a personal injury attorney who has experience in specifically dealing with these types of cases. Most free consultation injury lawyers can provide swift, comprehensive and practical advice and evaluations based on the merits of your case and assist the sufferer to get the right kind of medical treatment. Dealing with insurance companies, assembling expert medical testimony, establishing the facts of the motor-vehicle accident and fixing liability are some of the benefits that a trained, experienced personal injury lawyer can help victims with. 

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Catastrophic car accidents can have a devastating impact on all those involved and result in life-altering consequences. Drivers, co-passengers, pedestrians and others involved may experience different types of physical, mental, emotional and economic losses, injury or harm. Some consequences may be temporary in nature, while others last during the entire life-time of the victim. Such events have a life-altering impact on the family and social circle and put a huge financial burden on them.

Accidents are the result of the fault or negligence of another person, group, corporation, government agency etc. and those responsible for it can be sued for damages in a civil action called personal injury law. It’s important to find a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to begin the legal process.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

One of the most serious injuries that accident victims suffer is the traumatic brain injury. There are several types of brain injury and each is unique. They include:

• acquired brain injury (due to strokes, tumors, lack of oxygen, etc)
• mild/moderate/severe traumatic brain injury
• concussion
• contusion
• penetration
• diffuse axonal
• coup contrecoup

Though concussion is considered to be a mild TBI, its effects can cause long-time impairments. Contusions are caused because of bleeding into the brain due to a direct impact to the head. Coup-contrecoup occurs when one side of the head suffers a severe blow that causes the brain to violently strike the opposite part of the skull, resulting in a second contusion. Tearing of nerves results in diffuse axonal. The results range from loss of functioning, coma or severe disability and death. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible so that victims and their relatives can receive suitable compensation early to improve their quality of life.

Causes

TBI may be of the open or closed types, where the skull is damaged or not. They occur due to several reasons:

• Direct blow to the head
• Gunshot wounds
• Violent shaking of head and neck
• Severe whiplash
• Sudden movement or momentum change
• Motor-vehicle/bicycle/motor-cycle/pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Fall from a height
• Assault
• Being ejected from a moving vehicle
• Sports injuries
• Explosives

Additionally, if a person has suffered TBI previously, another severe damage to the head can compound the symptoms, especially if the first injury was not completely healed or resolved.

Statistically, young adults in the age-group of 15-19, older people above 65 and males across all age groups are more likely to sustain TBI.

Symptoms

• Physical: loss of consciousness, memory, impairments in movements, balance, coordination, dizziness, nausea, seizures, headaches, swallowing problems.
• Sensory: loss of vision, hearing, or altered sensations.
• Thinking skills: processing information, problem-solving, orientation, judgment, executive function, goal-setting, awareness of surroundings. etc.
• Behavioral: emotional problems, sleep disorders, mood-swings, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, depression, aggression.
• Communicative:  Speech disorders, difficulty in producing/understanding written/spoken language, conversational problems, slurred/unclear sound.

These symptoms are indicative of TBI and our experienced personal injury lawyers can ensure that the person received the right medical advice.

Diagnosis

TBI is initially diagnosed by physical examination and clinical interview with the victim following the accident. It is confirmed by CT scans, MRI etc but some cases of mild TBI may not show in imaging. In these cases, keeping the history of the person in mind and syncing it with the behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects, a team of professionals is involved in the diagnosis, which includes speech/language pathologists, audiologists, physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, physiotherapists, vocational and occupational therapists, social workers, employers, educationists etc. In the case of children, the parent or care-giver’s report is important. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers can assist victims by ensuring that the right diagnosis is obtained.

Treatment

Prolonged hospitalization, surgery and extensive rehabilitation are required. Additionally, speech and physical therapies are essential. Psychiatric evaluation, neuropsychological assessment and frequent monitoring of the person’s condition are required. Prevention of secondary complications and restoration of available functions is begun. In the case of long-term/permanent disability, assistive technology and therapies are required, along with medications. Life-long care, vocational and re-educational aspects are also essential. Our car accident lawyers work with the family to analyze the future care of the person.

Legal Assistance

Personal injury claims are to be filed within strict statute of limitations. Our free consultation injury lawyers can ensure that all paperwork is submitted in time, at the relevant venue/jurisdiction and also negotiate with insurers and claims adjusters. Our immediate injury lawyers are available 24×7 to assist victims/families to deal with the police and traffic authorities. We ensure that our clients’ rights and interests are safe-guarded in this moment of crisis.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto area are served by Toronto’s transport hub that includes road, rail and air networks. There are different modes of transport in Toronto, consisting of vehicles that travel on highways, the mass transit system which includes subways, buses and streetcars, covering a 1200 km route that is managed by the Toronto Transit Commission, commuter rails and bus services. The companies involved include Toronto Transit, Mississauga Transit, London Transit, Viva, Go Transit, Durham Transit, Peterborough Transit, Ontario Transit commissions etc.

Given the size and scale of this rapid, busy, mass transportation system, accidents can and do happen. Many of them could involve several people and serious injuries. A variety of commuters and travelers use the systems and these include seniors, children, people with disability and other vulnerable groups. Additionally, mass transportation systems may suffer from poor maintenance. The drivers could be over-worked or fatigued. The safety and security of commuters is the responsibility of the transit company and any accidents are deemed to be caused because of a failure to enforce due care and responsibility.

If you or a dear one has been injured or harmed in an accident on the public transit system, get immediate medical assistance, no matter how minor the injury. The accident should also be immediately reported to the transit authority representatives and recorded. Following this, contact a Mississauga personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to begin working on your compensation claim. Accidents are caused by the fault or negligence of another person and victims are entitled to compensation. Our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can evaluate the circumstances of your case and provide an assessment of your claim.

Types of Public Transit Accidents

Residents of Toronto use the public transit system of buses and streetcars as their main mode of transportation.

The types of injuries include those caused by:

• Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents at transit stations
• Broken subway, streetcar or bus equipment related injuries
• Multiple vehicle collisions
• Train, streetcar or bus accident related injuries
• Driver negligence related accidents

In certain other types of accidents, the person may be hit by a bus or streetcar. They may be pedestrians or bicyclists or other road users. The size and weight of the public transit vehicle makes such accidents serious, with the possibility of catastrophic injuries. Pedestrians and bicyclists are specially vulnerable because their bodies are completely exposed. They can suffer traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, internal organ damage, bleeding, cuts and lacerations, fractures, amputations etc.  In other cases, the person may have suffered injuries by being suddenly thrown off their seats, against the interior of the vehicle or out of the vehicle. These types of accidents can result in whiplash injury, cervical and thoracic trauma and head injuries.

As a victim of any of these or other type of accident suffered in the premises or vehicles of the public transit system, you are entitled to compensation. Our Mississauga serious injury lawyers can begin working on the claim at once, since there are strict statutes of limitations that apply to personal injury cases. Filing must also be done in the correct venue and according to the amount of compensation that’s being claimed. Larger amounts must be filed in the correct court, otherwise your claim is dismissed summarily, leading to delays and overrun of the statute of limitations. Our experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyers can guide you through the entire process.

Compensation Claims

Claiming compensation after being injured in an accident in this system could be challenging, because there are several new and complicated aspects to the Insurance Act for public transit in Toronto. These aspects could make it difficult for the ordinary person to file a compensation claim without the proper legal assistance.

The Ontario motor-vehicle accident laws are complex and subject to amendments and changes. The regulations that govern recovery of compensation in accident cases are not easy for a lay-person to understand. They are based on factors like the establishing whether there was a collision, fixing the chain of responsibility, type and severity of damage, the victim’s previous medical condition, contributory negligence etc. Dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating, time-consuming and confusing. Find a Mississauga personal injury lawyer who can provide the right legal advice.

Many victims of accidents hesitate to file a compensation claim because they do not have insurance coverage themselves or they feel that the at-fault person cannot be easily identified. However, our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 have the experience, expertise and resources to put together a robust and valid claim on your behalf.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

We all visit supermarkets, retail stores, shopping centers and malls regularly and find them extremely convenient. Large supermarkets contain almost everything that we need for personal and household use under one roof. Most of the large chains have food-courts, restaurants, fast-food outlets, and hold regular events and sales where we can pick up seasonal bargains and also have an enjoyable day out with family and friends.

However, you could also be injured or harmed in a supermarket. If you or a loved one has been injured in a supermarket accident, getting medical assistance is your prime concern. Once this has been taken care of, contact a Mississauga personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and victims are entitled to compensation from those responsible for the untoward event. Our immediate injury lawyers available 24×7 can assist you with getting medical attention.

Types of Supermarket Accidents

Supermarkets are large, busy areas, with different types of spaces, products and facilities. Supermarkets must be clean and well-maintained to enhance customer experience, and to make the place attractive, clean/hygienic and worth visiting. Apart from visitors, supermarket workers are also at risk.

Accidents that could occur in supermarkets include:

• Slip and fall is the most common type of accident, resulting from slippery or wet floors which have just been cleaned, especially in the corridors and wash-rooms. Accidents are caused by failure to place warning signs.

• In food-stores, spillages and leakages from the green-grocery, meats or refrigerated sections may cause the floor to become wet and if the store is not being regularly monitored, people can slip and fall.

• Placement of cartons, packaging material, shopping carts, loose and poorly maintained flooring or carpets, poor lighting and inadequate warning signals can cause serious accidents.

• Cracked flooring, uneven pavement outside the supermarket and ill-maintained stairs are other causes of injury.

• Badly-maintained air-conditioning systems, faulty escalators/elevators, no warning-signs on glass-doors and walls, poorly-lit/badly-maintained car-parks are other sources of harm/injury.

• Falling objects from shelves can cause injury when they hit your head or body. In very large supermarkets, if facilities are inadequate to take objects located on higher shelves, or no help is available, people could drop heavy items on their feet, shoulders or head, leading to serious injuries.

• Floor mats may be improperly placed, bunched up or slippery.

• Lacerations, cuts and bruises from sharp edges of grocery carts, shelves and counters may cause minor injuries.

• Food-poisoning or stomach infections from improperly packaged, unhygienic or date-expired products are other common injuries.

• If you’ve purchased a faulty, defective or malfunctioning product that causes you or your family harm while using it, the supermarket is responsible for the injury.

Liability

Supermarket business owners have a duty of care to all visitors who enter their premises to ensure that there is a reasonable amount of safety. They have to protect visitors from foreseeable harm. Any failure to do so could result in an accident/injury for which compensation must be paid. Our serious injury lawyers can assist you with establishing the chain of negligence and liability.

The compensation is to be paid by the insurance company of those responsible for the accident. Our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can provide a swift, genuine assessment of the circumstances of your case and advise you about the validity of your claim.

Steps to Take

If you have an accident in a supermarket:

• Report the accident immediately to a supervisor/manager and ensure that it is recorded in the store’s accident log/journal/book.
• Make a note of the person who recorded it, along with time/date.
• Get medical attention immediately, no matter how minor the injury.
• If there were witnesses, get their contact details.
• Never accept any free gifts, candy, discounts etc by way of compensation or in lieu of an apology from the store.
• Make a note of surveillance cameras in the vicinity.
• Take pictures on your cellphone of the venue, with prominent landmarks and the exact accident spot.
• Keep all bills, receipts and records of your visit to the supermarket and medical records.
• Get the supermarket’s insurance details and the name/address of the supermarket’s head/corporate office.
• Extent and nature of injury can be deceptive. If you develop serious symptoms later, contact your doctor immediately.
• Never make statements like “It’s all my fault” “I just didn’t see that” etc.

Find a Mississauga personal injury lawyer or a 24×7 injury lawyer immediately and begin working on your compensation claim, so that you file within the stipulated time-frame and at the right venue/jurisdiction.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

We’re well into winter and with it comes the increased risk of accidents and injuries caused by the prevailing weather conditions and also the carelessness and negligence of people who are responsible for ensuring the safety of premises under their control. A common accident that occurs is the slip and fall accident. Some of them may be minor incidents, while others could result in serious, life-altering consequences.

Statistics reveal that thousands of people suffer such injuries annually, and it’s important that they get medical attention immediately. Some injuries may not always show symptoms at once, but they could have serious repercussions later. Following this, it’s also important to find a Mississauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Slip and fall accidents are caused by another person’s negligence or fault. The injured person is entitled to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident. Though people are supposed to take reasonable precautions while they’re on another person’s property, accidents could happen and our free consultation Mississauga injury lawyers can evaluate your case and provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the merits. 

Slip and Fall Accidents

In legal terms, slip and fall injuries are sustained when a person suffers harm/injury on another’s property as a result of dangerous/neglected/hazardous conditions. These injuries are typically sustained when a person slips on water, grease, ice or snow, or because of poor lighting, badly maintained premises, etc. It is the property-owner’s duty to ensure safety of visitors.

Torn/bulging carpets can cause a person to trip and fall. Stumbling over objects when there was no legitimate reason for them to be there, or there was no sign/indication warning people about it, falling because of a missing light-bulb that causes poor visibility, badly maintained stairs and side-walks, construction sites that don’t have adequate warning signs, cracks/breaks/damage in the pavements or flooring, wet or slippery floors post cleaning with no warning signs, are some examples of slip and fall accidents.

Bars/pubs/restaurants also have a duty to ensure that their premises are safe for patrons. Failure to maintain an adjacent parking lot for the safety and convenience of patrons can also cause people to slip and fall en route to their cars or the pub/bar/restaurant/commercial premises.

Visitors to another’s home have a reasonable expectation that they are entering a safe place legitimately. If they sustain an injury in another person’s property, whether they’re family, friends, salespersons or workers, they can claim suitable compensation from the property owner for their injuries.

Under Ontario laws, the municipality is responsible for a person’s safety on sidewalks or roads and such liability extends to public places like airports, parks, public transit buildings and government properties.

On rental properties, the tenant could be liable for conditions that were not the landlord’s responsibility. Slippery floors, badly maintained furniture/carpets, dangerously placed furniture or shelving are the tenant’s responsibility. Tenants could also be liable if they hid a condition that the landlord should have fixed – for instance, if they placed a rug over a damaged floor or did not provide proper medical aid making the slip and fall injury worse.

However, tenants may not have adequate insurance coverage and our experienced personal injury lawyers can give you the right advice about your compensation claim and how to file it correctly.

Reach out to our Mississauga accident injury lawyers available 24×7 to get a swift, comprehensive and genuine evaluation of your slip and fall accident and whether it fulfills the eligibility for a compensation claim or not.

What To Do

Following a slip and fall accident, people are confused, in pain etc and they need immediate medical attention. However, what happens in the immediate aftermath of the accident could actually determine the course of the personal injury case.

Call for help immediately. Observe the area very carefully and if possible, take pictures on your cellphone of the surroundings, landmarks/prominent aspects of the property to locate the exact area. Record your impressions of the accident, how/why/where/when it occurred and check if there were any eye-witnesses. Get their contact details, though most people are reluctant to get involved. Property owners could alter conditions following an accident, hence photographic/eye-witness evidence is crucial. Contact a Mississauga personal injury attorney as soon as possible to safe-guard your rights and protect your interests.

Never make admissions like “It’s all my fault.”

Notwithstanding the fact that the person responsible for the accident is a close relative or friend, a suit against them does not directly impact them, since compensation is paid by their insurers. Our 24×7 Mississauga injury lawyers can provide the right advice.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Car accidents can have a distressing effect on all those involved. Physical, mental, property and financial damage may result to a greater or lesser degree. Injuries may range from cuts/bruises/lacerations and fender-benders to serious injury, disability, deformity or even death. Victims are entitled to compensation for their losses and those responsible for the fault or negligence that caused the accident must pay it through their insurance companies. In many cases, the damage is minor and the opposing parties involved can settle it between themselves, as a routine matter. When disputes occur, negotiations are required or the case could proceed to trial. In very serious accidents, there may be difficulties in establishing the chain or fault/negligence that caused the accidents and you need to contact a personal injury lawyer to assist you with your compensation claim.

It is not mandatory that you must hire a personal injury lawyer. There is no law that demands you hire one. However, they can be of immense help in several ways. They specialize in certain areas of personal injury law and can certainly provide you with the right kind of advice. However, if the settlement sought is not very large, insurance companies may not have an issue settling quickly and satisfactorily.

Yet in many accident cases, it’s wise to have sound advice from a 24×7 personal injury attorney, so that your interests are safe-guarded.

In medical malpractice cases, a serious injury lawyer who has specialized in such cases would have the expertise, experience and knowledge of laws, regulations, statutes and time-frames that are required to successfully proceed with your case.

Personal Injury Laws

This area of law refers to the defenses and legal remedies available to those who have been injured due to another’s fault, wrong-doing or negligence. It lies in the area of civil laws known as “torts” where, unlike criminal law, it is not the government or state that prosecutes a wrong-doer, but involves a private plaintiff who seeks compensation for the wrong that has been done to them. The kinds of harm could include physical, financial, emotional, mental, social, etc.

One of the issues in tort actions is the difficulty in establishing fault/negligence/wrong-doing and in proving that it was this particular person/s, agency, institution or entity that caused harm to the victim.  It is in fact a complex process of dispute resolution, where each side can bring in evidence and testimony to back their claims.

In case of medical malpractice or defective products, liability may be shared equally or in different degrees by several people/agencies. Unraveling this complicated chain of responsibility and fixing the liability can thus become extremely challenging for the lay person. However, our free consultation injury lawyers are well-versed in identifying and establishing fault accurately and conclusively.

Damages are awarded with the goal of making the injured person “whole” or restoring them to their former state, or if they’re seriously and permanently injured, ensuring that their life and that of their families is secure and comfortable.

Role of the Personal Injury Lawyer

Following a traumatic event or the discovery that someone has been harmed/injured due to another’s fault, it’s vital to seek immediate medical help. This will ensure that the injured person receives a thorough check-up. Certain types of injuries may show delayed onset of symptoms and a medical examination allows the doctor to advise the patient about reporting them early enough. Our traumatic injury lawyers can help victims get the best medical help available.

Following an accident, people are confused/anxious/in pain/grieving and in this vulnerable state, they may make statements/admissions or sign papers that could compromise their compensation claim. Personal injury lawyers can safe-guard your rights.

Most personal injury lawyers and law-firms have the resources to fund the entire case, including paying for medical expenses, rehabilitation, accessing important documents, medical records, assembling expert witnesses, life-care planners, police and traffic records, etc. which can be used to build a strong claim.

It’s either your own insurers or the opposite party’s insurance company that has to make the compensation pay-outs. Typically, they would try to minimize it, delay, deny or dismiss claims citing experts and evidence of their own. Plaintiffs must find a personal injury lawyer who has specific experience in handling their kind of cases, thorough knowledge of insurance laws and regulations and is up-to-date on the time-frames and legal procedures involved.

Most cases are settled out of court hence high levels of negotiation-skills, backed by a water-tight claim can ensure a speedy and satisfactory settlement. However, if the case goes to court, trial experience is also vital.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Catastrophic car accidents can have a devastating impact on all those involved and result in life-altering consequences. Drivers, co-passengers, pedestrians and others involved may experience different types of physical, mental, emotional and economic losses, injury or harm. Some consequences may be temporary in nature, while others last during the entire life-time of the victim. Such events have a life-altering impact on the family and social circle and put a huge financial burden on them.

Accidents are the result of the fault or negligence of another person, group, corporation, government agency etc. and those responsible for it can be sued for damages in a civil action called personal injury law. It’s important to find a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to begin the legal process.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

One of the most serious injuries that accident victims suffer is the traumatic brain injury. There are several types of brain injury and each is unique. They include:

• acquired brain injury (due to strokes, tumors, lack of oxygen, etc)
• mild/moderate/severe traumatic brain injury
• concussion
• contusion
• penetration
• diffuse axonal
• coup contrecoup

Though concussion is considered to be a mild TBI, its effects can cause long-time impairments. Contusions are caused because of bleeding into the brain due to a direct impact to the head. Coup-contrecoup occurs when one side of the head suffers a severe blow that causes the brain to violently strike the opposite part of the skull, resulting in a second contusion. Tearing of nerves results in diffuse axonal. The results range from loss of functioning, coma or severe disability and death. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible so that victims and their relatives can receive suitable compensation early to improve their quality of life.

Causes

TBI may be of the open or closed types, where the skull is damaged or not. They occur due to several reasons:

• Direct blow to the head
• Gunshot wounds
• Violent shaking of head and neck
• Severe whiplash
• Sudden movement or momentum change
• Motor-vehicle/bicycle/motor-cycle/pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Fall from a height
• Assault
• Being ejected from a moving vehicle
• Sports injuries
• Explosives

Additionally, if a person has suffered TBI previously, another severe damage to the head can compound the symptoms, especially if the first injury was not completely healed or resolved.

Statistically, young adults in the age-group of 15-19, older people above 65 and males across all age groups are more likely to sustain TBI.

Symptoms

• Physical: loss of consciousness, memory, impairments in movements, balance, coordination, dizziness, nausea, seizures, headaches, swallowing problems.
• Sensory: loss of vision, hearing, or altered sensations.
• Thinking skills: processing information, problem-solving, orientation, judgment, executive function, goal-setting, awareness of surroundings. etc.
• Behavioral: emotional problems, sleep disorders, mood-swings, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, depression, aggression.
• Communicative:  Speech disorders, difficulty in producing/understanding written/spoken language, conversational problems, slurred/unclear sound.

These symptoms are indicative of TBI and our experienced personal injury lawyers can ensure that the person received the right medical advice.

Diagnosis

TBI is initially diagnosed by physical examination and clinical interview with the victim following the accident. It is confirmed by CT scans, MRI etc but some cases of mild TBI may not show in imaging. In these cases, keeping the history of the person in mind and syncing it with the behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects, a team of professionals is involved in the diagnosis, which includes speech/language pathologists, audiologists, physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, physiotherapists, vocational and occupational therapists, social workers, employers, educationists etc. In the case of children, the parent or care-giver’s report is important. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers can assist victims by ensuring that the right diagnosis is obtained.

Treatment

Prolonged hospitalization, surgery and extensive rehabilitation are required. Additionally, speech and physical therapies are essential. Psychiatric evaluation, neuropsychological assessment and frequent monitoring of the person’s condition are required. Prevention of secondary complications and restoration of available functions is begun. In the case of long-term/permanent disability, assistive technology and therapies are required, along with medications. Life-long care, vocational and re-educational aspects are also essential. Our car accident lawyers work with the family to analyze the future care of the person.

Legal Assistance

Personal injury claims are to be filed within strict statute of limitations. Our free consultation injury lawyers can ensure that all paperwork is submitted in time, at the relevant venue/jurisdiction and also negotiate with insurers and claims adjusters. Our immediate injury lawyers are available 24×7 to assist victims/families to deal with the police and traffic authorities. We ensure that our clients’ rights and interests are safe-guarded in this moment of crisis.

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.TM (416 931 5015)

Losing one’s sight as a result of an accident or medical negligence/malpractice can be a traumatic experience for the victim and the family. The faculty of sight is essential to live a complete life. If the person worked in a field where vision is crucial, for example, an artist, entertainer, computer specialist, designer, writer, etc then this would mean the loss of career/profession as well. Thus, the person is affected not just physically, but also emotionally and financially as well. If you or a dear one has been blinded by another’s fault or negligence, find a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, to ensure that those responsible for the accident pay you suitable compensation for this life-altering event.

Causes 

Catastrophic accidents which cause direct injury to the eyes are the primary cause of blindness in accident victims. However, blindness can be caused by traumatic brain injury that affects the brain’s occipital cortex or visual cortex. There are many types of trauma that cause such damage. These include:

• Assaults
• Accidents: motor-cycle/motor-vehicle/bicycle, pedestrian
• Construction accidents
• Defective products
• Dangerous toys and appliances
• Dog bites
• Elder abuse
• Explosions
• Falling debris
• Fires and burns due to chemicals
• Failure to diagnose serious eye conditions
• Failure to monitor conditions that could lead to blindness
• Side-effects of certain medications
• Lasik surgery or cataract surgery mistakes
• Medical negligence/malpractice
• Workplace accidents
• Wrong medications
• Viagra
• Corticosteroids
• Arthritis medications
• Prostate gland medications
• TB medications and antibiotics like ethambutol may damage optic nerve

When you or a loved  one loses vision due to these reasons, you’re entitled to compensation and our free consultation injury lawyers can provide a swift, genuine and comprehensive assessment of your case. Since blindness causes a permanent disability, you need the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer who has specialized in such cases to take your claim forward.

Additionally, blindness may not be the only consequence of the accident or injury. There may be other problems like constant infections, burning/stinging sensation, pain, headaches, dry-eye syndrome, seeing spots and double vision, sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder etc. which make the person’s life very difficult, as they need frequent medical attention and care. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers can assist the family with creating a life-care plan to make life less difficult.

Diagnosis

Visual impairment is the obvious sign of blindness. In accidents, the injuries to the head and face area would present as symptoms and signs of blindness. Associated symptoms may be pain, discomfort, discharge from the eyes, etc.

Testing of each eye separately by a qualified ophthalmologist, measuring visual acuity, visual field and peripheral vision are other diagnostic methods. In the case of traumatic brain injury, damage to the visual cortex could cause temporary or permanent loss of vision.

“Legal blindness” though not a medical term is defined in law as the limitations placed on the person’s ability to perform certain activities such as driving, etc. The term is useful when applying for benefits and compensation. Our personal injury lawyers collate the testimony of medical experts and put together a valid claim for compensation from those responsible for the accident/negligence.

Treatment

Surgery and the right medical treatments are essential following the accident. Often, with mild traumatic brain injury, visual disturbances may be ignored by the patient and/or the examining physicians. This could worsen the condition and lead to serious and permanent loss of vision. Our immediate injury lawyers available 24×7 can assist you with getting the right kind of medical advice without delay.

Medication and frequent monitoring are essential to ensure that the condition does not deteriorate further and cause more difficulties for the victim and families.

Rehabilitation 

One of the most important aspects of blindness due to accidents is proper rehabilitation of the person. Depending on the cause of blindness, once the medical emergency has been addressed, the long and probably life-long process of rehabilitation has to be started. The person may be unable to continue working in their earlier profession. They experience anxiety, confusion, depression, psychological problems and find it difficult to re-adjust in the new environment. Extensive re-education and re-training are required. New vocational/occupational skills must be acquired. In many cases, blindness may be accompanied by other forms of disability and the person may require special care-givers. Insurance benefits may be available, but may not sufficiently cover these costs.

Working out a life-care plan for severely disabled people can be done by our personal injury lawyers in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

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.TM (416 931 5015)