If you or someone you love has recently been injured in the Hamilton area, you likely already have a lot on your plate. However, while recovering from your injury should be your main priority, you should also consider contacting a Hamilton personal injury lawyer to begin the process of claiming your losses. Fully recovering from your injury, including its financial, emotional, and physical toles can be expensive and will require a claim against the at-fault party.
Navigating claims and insurance companies on your own can be difficult. After all, insurance companies are out to protect their own interest. You need someone fighting on your side to ensure you receive a fair settlement.
With personal injury cases in Hamilton, time is of the essence! Recounting what happened while witnesses still remember the events, the accident site remains intact, and the physical evidence is still being collected is crucial to getting a fair settlement. Without prompt legal representation, negligence may go unproved and you may have to accept lower compensation than you deserve.
At Auger Hollingsworth, we are experienced in helping people get reasonably reimbursed for their personal injury claims in Hamilton and the surrounding area. We know the ins and outs of the personal injury laws, the lawsuit process, and how to deal with insurance companies- we fight for you and ensure you get a fair settlement.
What do you need to prove?
The liable party’s insurance company will likely try to dispute your compensation claim. This is why it is important that your Hamilton personal injury lawyer be skilled and experienced. However, the at-fault party’s wrongful actions are only part of the story. To prove liability for an injury, we must be able to demonstrate the following:
- The other party owed you a duty of care
- The other party breached their duty of care to you
- You suffered injuries as a result of their failure of duty
- You incurred damages because of your injuries
What compensation can you expect to claim in Hamilton?
While it is impossible to provide exact amounts on what you will claim in your case, without having all the details, the types of personal injury you may be entitled to generally include:
- All medical costs resulting from your injuries – including emergency care, ambulance, surgical costs, hospital visits, etc.
- All medication you require as a result of your injuries
- Any rehabilitative care or therapy required
- The costs of repairing or replacing damaged property
- Pain and suffering resulting from your injuries
- Any loss of earnings (past, present, and future)
The hard work of your lawyer to build a strong case and supporting evidence will determine the likelihood of maximizing your damages claim. In many cases, your own insurance company can provide financial assistance in addition to compensation from the at-fault party. The extent of the additional compensation you will receive depends on whether your injury is classified as “catastrophic.” Catastrophic impairment compensation from the insurance company could be up to a million dollars plus other benefits. A non-catastrophic impairment injury, on the other hand, may be subject to a maximum claim of $65,000 in Ontario.
Trusting one of our lawyers to handle your claim will leave you free to focus on your recovery with more peace of mind. Our considerable experience in personal injury claims can help move your case along without delays. Additionally, many insurance companies choose to settle out of court once they realize you are well represented and will not be bullied into a lower settlement.
Visit our Accident and Injury Law Firm in Hamilton
Auger Hollingsworth Personal Injury Lawyers have a history of serving clients in the greater Ontario area for over 20 years. In that time, our firm has won over $100 million in compensation for injured clients who experience pain and suffering due to another person’s negligence. Money obviously won’t make up for the pain and suffering you experienced, but it can help you hold the negligent party responsible as well as provide a cushion to adjust to your new life.
It’s important to seek compensation quickly after an accident, because there are deadlines and rules in place for seeking that compensation. That’s why it’s important to work with the experts, and find an experienced personal injury lawyer near Hamilton for help. At Auger Hollingsworth, we have extensive knowledge of how courts and insurance companies work, what offers are good and what are low-balls, and how to negotiate the settlement you deserve on your behalf. And remember, we don’t get paid unless you win.
Contact Auger Hollingsworth Personal Injury Lawyers today for your free consultation!
Our brand new location in Hamilton is located inside the Commerce Place Complexe in downtown Hamilton on the 5th floor. It’s near Highway 8, near the James Street North cross-street, next door to the Hamilton Convention Centre. Our office is staffed Monday-Friday, but we request you make an appointment to meet with our lawyers. Our lawyers may not always be in the office due to court hearings and meetings, so please schedule ahead so we can provide you with the time you deserve.
Hours
Mon: 9AM – 6PM
Tues: 9AM – 6PM
Weds: 9AM – 6PM
Thurs: 9AM – 6PM
Fri: 9AM – 6PM
Sat/Sun: Closed
Our Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers in Hamilton
We have three lawyers who staff the Hamilton office location: Luke Maynard, John Hammond, and Jordan Kirlik. Our firm founders Richard Auger and Brenda Hollingsworth also work from the Hamilton office occasionally, so clients will have the opportunity to meet with them in person. Please visit each of our lawyers’ profiles below to learn more about them, their areas of specialty, and learn how they can potentially help you when you set up your free consultation.
Courthouses in the Hamilton Area |
Hamilton is a populous city with a population of over 500 thousand people. Hamilton has one major courthouse, the Hamilton Court of Justice. Lawyers and clients have meetings at courthouses regularly, so we provided the Hamilton courthouse information below. Hamilton Courthouse info:55 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4 We look forward to meeting you and helping you during this difficult and painful time. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your consultation. |
What Our Clients Say:
“While the reason for requiring their services wasn’t ideal; the service received by all members of the Auger-Hollingsworth team that we dealt with, from start to finish, was beyond fantastic. Compassionate, professional, always available and willing to go the extra mile to be sure you have everything you need and understand everything that is happening throughout the process. A HUGE thank you to Brenda and her team for all their support and a successful outcome – 110% recommend.”
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