Motor vehicle accidents can have a lasting impact on an individual’s life. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to compensation. Even if you were at fault, there are certain benefits that you are entitled to. Each motor vehicle accident is unique and may present certain complications so it is crucial that you have an experienced legal team behind you for making a successful claim. There are two types of claims you can make:
Accident Benefits Claim
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you have the right to make a claim for accident benefits. It does not matter if you were at fault or not. Typically, your insurance policy will provide the following benefits:
- Income replacement of up to $400 per week
- Non-earner benefits of up to $185 per week
- Caregiver expenses
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses of up to $50,000
- The cost of attendant care
- The cost of a housekeeper
- Education benefits
- The cost of prescription drugs
- Travel and visiting costs such as a hotel for your family
- Funeral costs and death benefit
Tort Claim
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and were not at fault, you can start a claim against the at-fault party for certain damages, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of past and future earnings due to inability to work
- Future care costs for medical treatment and attendant care
- Housekeeping and homemaking services
Legislation in Ontario is making it increasingly difficult to for injured individuals to recover compensation from the at-fault parties. It is imperative now more than ever, that you have experienced representation to ensure that your rights are protected. You can rest assured that ASD Law will ensure that you get what you are owed.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Contact us now for a free consultation.
At ASD Law we can assist you if you have been hit by a car while walking or running/jogging on the street. This type of accident can be life altering as pedestrians do not have the protection of being in a motor vehicle when struck by one.
If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident you are entitled to the same benefits and compensation as someone who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. You can commence a claim for accident benefits (no-fault) as well as a claim against the individual(s) who are at-fault for hitting you.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Although there are dedicated routes and laws to protect cyclists on the road in Ontario, many cyclists are still injured due to the negligence of vehicles on the road. If you have been injured in bicycle accident it is important for you to know your rights as there are certain deadlines and timeframes for starting our claim.
If you have been injured by a motor vehicle, you are entitled to make a claim for accident benefits against your own insurance company (no-fault) or the insurer of the vehicle that was involved in the accident. You also have the ability to make a claim against the at-fault party, whether it is another cyclist, a driver or other government authority.
Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Contact us now for a free consultation.
The Occupiers’ Liability Act provides that occupiers of a property are required to uphold certain standards to protect their visitors or users. If you have experienced a slip and fall accident, there is a chance that it is due someone’s negligence. If this is the case, it is important that you are compensated for the damage that has been caused. It is also important that any dangerous situations on the premises are rectified to prevent any future harm.
Slip & Fall Lawyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Contact us now for a free consultation.
When a family member has been killed due to a third party’s actions, you are entitled to be compensated for your loss. Although we understand that nothing can fill the void of a deceased family member, it is important that you know your rights. At ASD Law, we will work vigorously to ensure that your rights are protected.
In Ontario, spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren are eligible to filing a wrongful death claim. Some of the damages you can claim are listed below:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of future earnings
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of future earnings of the deceased
- Loss of guidance, companionship, care and love of the deceased
- Loss of benefits provided by the deceased’s dental, medical and healthcare plan
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville and Burlington. Contact us now for a free consultation.
