When an injury or harm happens as a result of a motor-vehicle accident, once the medical emergency has been properly treated, it’s important to contact an Oakville personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Victims of accidents are entitled to compensation. Though statutory benefits are available to valid Ontario residents injured in motor-vehicle accidents these may not be sufficient to cover all expenses. Personal injury addresses factors like present and future medical costs, rehabilitation, the rising cost of medication and care-giving, pain and suffering, loss of present and future income/wages etc. In the case of death, personal injury claims deal with loss of companionship, care and guidance, funeral expenses and the cost of medical expenditure incurred as a result of the accident.
One of the issues that victims of accidents face is that they’re in a state of confusion and anxiety and in such a vulnerable condition, they or their relatives may make inadvertent admissions, sign documents or provide authorizations that could allow the at-fault party’s representatives to deny, dismiss or delay the compensation claim. Hence, an Oakville 24×7 injury lawyer who is retained to represent victims from the start can ensure that their rights are protected.
Establishing liability can be difficult in certain types of car accidents like multi-vehicle collisions, rear-end collisions, trailer accidents, under-ride accidents etc. Some of these may have been caused by poor visibility, weather or road conditions, defects or malfunctioning parts in your vehicle, animal crossing etc. In such cases, an Oakville car accident lawyer collects testimony from experts like car-crash specialists, automotive and road engineers, car parts manufacturers etc to put together a strong case of liability against those responsible for the accident. This could include the car dealers, manufacturers, the civic and municipal authorities, etc. As ordinary citizens, we may not have the expertise or resources to collect such information.
Oakville free consultation lawyers can provide a genuine, swift assessment of the merits of your case and take it up on a contingency fee basis. However, as a client, ensure that you understand the fee process clearly and completely. It can vary according to your case, location, etc. Expenses would be billed separately. If the case goes to trial, the fees could go up substantially, along with concurrent expenses. Make sure that your lawyer keeps you updated on the progress of the case and involves you in all negotiations with the at-fault party.
