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No you don’t need a police report to make an insurance claim after a car accident. You should call the police if someone is hurt, if there is significant damage to the cars or if you think the driver of the other car is guilty of a criminal offence (e.g. drunk driving)…
It is possible that in your law suit against the negligent driver there will be a finding of contributory negligence against you and your damages will be reduced…
Do I have to go? If I do go, what should I do?
Your insurance company can force you to be examined by a doctor of their choice. These examinations are called “insurer exams”…
There is no maximum personal injury award. There is a maximum when it comes to general damages. General damages are compensation for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life (past, present and future)…
I am nothing close to a tax expert and I would not give anyone specific tax advice, but I can tell you that there is no tax payable on a personal injury award in Ontario. This is true for slip and falls, car accidents, no fault benefits and all other personal injury awards…
A new legal article has been posted called Medical & Legal Report Writing Tips.
If you are starting a personal injury claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident, the best way to get started is to consult a personal injury lawyer. Whether you are doing this on your own or if your lawyer is helping you, generally you would want to do the following when filing a claim…
How accident victims can continue to receive government benefits such as Ontario Disability Support (ODSP) after an accident settlement.
This one is easy. Don’t do it!
When you make a personal injury claim you can get compensation for General damages: this is damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life…
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