Monetary Recovery for Wrongful Death Claims in Toronto
Death is inevitable, but when an adversity like this strikes, especially due to someone else's, negligence then what is that you can do? No one can change destiny, but can there be something that will stand with you if God forbid you lose someone you love because of someone else's fault? Is there any monetary recovery for wrongful death claims in Toronto that you will get? If that is the question which comes to your mind quite often, then by the time you finish reading this article, you will have an answer to it. In fact, the answer to this ...
Everything you need to know about serious injury claims in Toronto
Law is there to help people, and when we talk about situations when a person has to face physical and mental trauma because of someone else's fault, then knowing about which legal practices can help you becomes of utmost importance. In this article we are going to share some basic facts about the set of laws formulated to help people suffering from serious injuries caused due to the negligence of someone else. So, let us begin with understanding what exactly we are talking about here. What is a serious injury? As already stated, when a person faces an injury be ...
Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?
You might be asking a question to yourself again and again - "why do I need a lawyer?" Well, whether a car accident involves you, or loved ones – we are pretty sure that you want to get the best possible solution from the incident happened. In such cases, it is best to talk with an experienced lawyer who can help you out of the same situation. There are several reasons for getting in touch with the lawyer. However, before discussing the reasons to hire a lawyer, let's talk about the steps which need to be taken immediately after a ...
Premises Liability Laws in Ontario relating to Slip and Fall
Every property owner has a responsibility to keep their abodes safe and hazard free, not only for the people living there, but also for the visitors. However, in worst case when an injury occurs at a home, the responsibility falls on the homeowner for all the problems that the injured person has to go through. And, in case of slip and fall, the most common question that pops up in mind is who's responsible? This is where the legal term premises liability comes into picture. The definition goes somewhat like this ‘The legal responsibility of property owners to ensure that ...
$77 million settlement for families in Lac-Megantic rail disaster
The compensation plan offers payments from $328,000 to $3.7 million for the 47 individuals killed Families of the victims of the train crash near Lac-Megantic which happened back in 2013 are being proposed compensation around $77 million as a part of a plan to pay for the damages and reconstruction costs. The disaster has taken place when an unattended 74-car freight train carrying Bakken formation crude oil began rolling down the tracks and derailed, resulting in the fire and explosion of multiple tank cars. 42 people got killed, 5 more presumed dead. Another victim, a local firefighter who was among ...
Passenger in a car accident – personal injury lawyers Toronto
What a passenger in a car accident is eligible to If a passenger is injured in a car accident, filing a personal injury case is relatively a less complex affair compared to what another driver has to go through. This is because personal injury lawsuits are primarily dependent proving liability and damages, and a passenger is not an active party in a motor vehicle accident, ensuring that there is no need to prove any liability. If you’re a passenger in an auto collision, you can file a claim with a personal injury lawyer's help, but first you need to know ...
GM: 75 more car accident claims; 4 more fatal accidents claimed
It started when General Motors acknowledged the defect in the ignition switch of hundreds of thousands of GM cars. The defect which caused the ignition to switch from the "Run" to "Accessory" mode on its own, resulting in vehicles stalling and preventing the airbag from deployment in a car accident. Last week General Motors Company received 75 more claims for compensation, related to the well-known ignition switch defects in GM cars, resulting in 4,312 cases, stated the official of the GM compensation program on February 16th, 2015. The number of cases, confirmed eligible for compensation, increased from 131 to 143. ...