When you or a dear one has been injured in an accident involving a public transportation vehicle like a street-car, subway, train or bus, it’s wise to contact a Gilford personal injury lawyer without delay. Most people concentrate on getting medical assistance and assume that their insurance company, or that of the at-fault party would bear the costs. However, there may be several difficulties, delays and challenges in getting your rightfully deserved compensation.
Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and public transportation accidents are no different. Many of them can be attributed to driver/operator error, fatigue, failure to observe safety norms, negligence, etc.
Public transportation accidents usually result in severe or catastrophic injuries that are life-altering not just for the victim but for the entire family. A free consultation injury lawyer can evaluate your case and provide a swift, genuine and comprehensive opinion on its merits and advise you on further steps to be taken.
Claiming Compensation: Important Issues
New revised insurance regulations mandate that those injured in accidents involving Ontario’s public transportation systems cannot file statutory accident benefit claims against transportation companies unless there is a collision. Hence, if you were injured by being thrown or jerked violently inside a public transportation vehicle, you may have to sue for negligence in a tort action. It’s important to know how to select the best personal injury lawyer to represent you in such cases. They should have the expertise, experience and knowledge of handling similar cases successfully.
Top-rated accident lawyers can ensure that filing deadlines are met. Injury lawsuits can be initiated within two years of the accident, but the liable party must be notified of your intent within a few months. Your insurance company must be notified within a week that you intend to seek compensation. The process must be started within 30 days of your accident. These are important deadlines and top Toronto personal injury lawyers can take care of the paperwork for you.
Additionally, experienced personal injury lawyers can safeguard your rights/interests and ensure that you don’t inadvertently harm your own case. We can represent you in all negotiations and at trial if required.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
