Which insurance company pays your accident benefits if you do not have auto insurance?
If you have been injured in an Ontario car accident, but do not have your own car insurance, you can still file a claim for your injuries. You may be entitled to accident benefits, but who pays for them will depend on the circumstances of the accident. Contacting an Ontario [...]
What do you do if you disagree with your insurance company’s decision about your accident benefits?
If you were injured in an Ontario car accident, you will likely be covered by your insurance company and may be able to receive accident benefits. How much you are eligible for depends on your particular insurance policy, the circumstances of the accident, and the extent of your injuries. Your [...]
Canadian hand-cyclist an inspiration to us all
Canadian Morgan Van Breda has completed a 3900 km, 49-day cycling tour across India. Amazingly, she peddled the whole way with her hands! Van Breda, who lives in Victoria, B.C., suffered a spinal cord injury at 24 while on vacation in Cuba. Since then, she has been living with [...]
Suing after a fatal car accident in Ontario
While many Ottawa car accidents result in broken bones and other non-life-threatening injuries, some are fatal. When an individual is killed due to a motor vehicle accident, their loved ones may be able to claim damages for their loss. If you have lost a loved one in an Ontario [...]
Ask an Ottawa Injury Lawyer: What does a neurologist do?
After suffering a serious personal injury as a result of an Ontario accident, you likely have many legal and medical questions. Both experienced injury lawyers and doctors should form a team of people who will help you during this difficult time. While you need only one personal injury lawyer [...]
What is a nerve conduction test and when do I need one?
If you are in an Ottawa car accident and suffer injuries, you may undergo a nerve conduction test. A nerve conduction study is one of the many different medical tests that can be used to assess the extent of an individual’s injuries following a personal injury accident. This particular [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What is an MRI?
If you have been in an Ottawa accident, you may be been ordered to have an MRI. An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a common medical procedure that is used in order to see internal structures of the body. They are most often used to determine if the [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: What does an orthopaedic surgeon do?
If you have suffered a serious injury, such as a motor vehicle accident, you may require the medical expertise of an orthopaedic surgeon. Just as an Ottawa personal injury lawyer will help you with the legal aspects of your case, an orthopaedic surgeon may be an invaluable part of the [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: How bone fractures can result in arthritis
Some injuries incurred after an Ontario accident can be minor, heal quickly and have no or little, lasting effects. Other injuries, such as bone fractures, can lead to other ailments and physical difficulties. While this is not always the case, it is good to be aware of how your injuries [...]
Burn injuries after an Toronto accident | Auger Hollingsworth
What an Toronto lawyer can tell you about burn accidents While burns can be caused by a number of different Toronto accidents, Ontario personal injury cases most often involve burns incurred during a car accident. If you have suffered a burn injury due to an Toronto car accident you may [...]