Bad road conditions which cause car accidents
Nobody likes the sound of accident especially when it takes its toll on our well-being; personal as well as financial. We have to face lot of trouble once we face an accident and if we are not actively seeking justice for others' wrong doings we never get compensated for our loss, pain and suffering. There can be many reasons of car accidents and without any doubt, bad road conditions is one of the primary reasons in that matter. This is the arena that is filled with many different perspectives and theories which ultimately has resulted into many misconception and complication ...
Initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer
We all want to negate any kind of mishaps in our lives as it is an invitation to a downward spiral which can be very costly. We cannot imagine the repercussions of an accident on our life as it can be long term, quite severe and devastating. Obviously, we don't want to be part of a negative situation which tends to cost us in terms of money, time and most importantly our well being. That is the reason why it is imperative that you should locate the reliable legal support well on time so that you can ensure that we ...
TBI claims in Toronto – how can a personal injury lawyer help?
Emergencies can arise anytime, and when they arise it can be quite difficult to cope up with them without any support, especially when we talk about something as serious as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). While the consequences of such injuries could be devastating and as serious as death, it is always a good idea to gather knowledge about how a personal injury lawyer can help in case you or your loved ones have to suffer from such situation because of someone else's negligence or fault. By the time you will end up reading this article you will have ample knowledge ...
Ikea recalls safety gates after personal injuries reported
Ikea is recalling approximately 17,000 safety gates in Canada because they may fail to stay closed. 18 incidents reported worldwide, including 4 to Ikea Canada. Three kids have gotten personal injuries. The company states that friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted Patrull Klamma and Patrull Smidig gates is not enough to securely hold the gate in its designed position, causing a fall hazard. The lower metal bar of the setup can also be a trip and fall hazard. Ikea also said that there have been 18 incidents around the world. This number includes three accidents when children have been injured as a result of falling ...
Most common types of motor vehicle accident injuries
As per the report revealed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 3 million people meet with vehicle accident every year across the US. Different kinds of injuries occurs because of motor vehicle accidents and can also vary from person to person, as it completely depends on the situation of a car accident. Some injuries can be resolved within a few days without requiring any medical treatment; however, some other types of injuries are considered serious and may result in this or that level of temporary or permanent physical disability, and require accident rehabilitation and healthcare. Severity of injuries ...
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 ...
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 ...
50-vehicles collision blocked Hwy401
March 18, Toronto A long segment of Ontario’s Hwy 401 has been halted after about 50 motor vehicles collision ending up in a pileup Wednesday night near Belleville. The crash happened early midnight (12:08 am as per Police) near County Road 40. One tanker truck involved in the collision spilled 40,000 litres of oil. The Quinte West Fire Department, Hasting Quinte and Northumberland County EMS, OPP responded to the crash. …
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 ...
26 people injured in a bus accident
Twenty six Canadians were travelling in the tour bus from Toronto to New York City. Unfortunately the bus got into a motor vehicle accident, crashing into a parked vehicle. The incident happened near Syracuse, N.Y. tonight. …
Tracy Morgan blamed by Walmart for his personal injuries in the MVA
They filed a response to Tracy Morgan’s and three other victims' complaint made by their lawyers. The car accident left him Morgan seriously injured and was fatal for a friend of his. The auto collision happened in New Jersey, on June 7th 2014. Tracy Morgan and his team along, including his longtime friend James McNair, were returning back from their show, when a truck, allegedly driven by a Walmart employee, slammed into the rear of their limo bus. McNair was killed in the car crash, the other passengers were injured. Morgan was taken to the hospital with multiple trauma: broken ...