Even the best, safest drivers can get into accidents. We help you recover damages from the devastating impact of a car accident. Through your insurance or the insurance of the other drivers involved, you can receive compensation to cover the damages to your property and expenses associated with any severe injuries you have incurred. These no-fault benefits are required so that individuals injured in car accidents can receive prompt financial assistance from the insurance company to help pay for medical bills, funeral costs, and other expenses related to injuries caused by the accident. The compounded effects of physical injuries and lasting trauma, medical and rehabilitation expenses, and lost wages and future earnings can leave victims and their families feeling confused, hopeless and lost. Direct victims are those who have experienced injuries directly related to the car accident, especially spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries etc. Indirect victims are those who were not involved in the car accident but have experienced loss or damages caused by the accident. The most common example of an indirect victim is the spouse or dependent of someone who lost their life in a car accident. If you are an Ontario resident and you were injured in a car accident, you can file a claim for benefits. A legal claim can help substantiate your losses and alleviate some of the emotional and financial burdens. The car accident claims process is made much simpler if you can collect evidence and information at the accident scene. However, the more evidence you can collect, the better. Immediately after the accident, you should seek medical attention for any injuries sustained. Insurance claims should be filed within seven days of the accident, but ideally within 24 hours. In Ontario, fault is determined based on a collection of scenarios outlined in Ontario’s Fault Determination Rules. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers are ready and willing to listen to your recollection of the accident and the following events, such as catastrophic injuries or loss of life. We discuss all aspects of the case with you and your family to help you make informed decisions regarding the next steps. You can trust them to advocate for you at every step, from pursuing denied and delayed insurance claims to seeking damages against the at-fault party. Our vast legal expertise is rooted in consistent client advocacy, from your first consultation to every hearing and ongoing settlement negotiations. But more importantly, we are active community members who know our clients personally. You can trust our car accident lawyers to place your interests above all else and ensure you and your family are adequately compensated for all your suffering. If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit (also known as a tort claim) against the at-fault driver or other responsible third party. For minor accidents, you do not have to file a police accident report. If damages exceed $2,000 or if there are any injuries the accident should be filed through a police report. You should expect to pay the full deductible unless you are deemed not at fault or only partially at fault for the accident. Insurance companies require that you notify them within seven days of the accident. You must apply for accident benefits within 30 days. You should notify the defendant of your intention to pursue a tort claim within 120 days. Your focus is on physical recovery or grief. However, it is vital to stay focused on long-term recovery and quality of life. An experienced car accident lawyer or a personal injury lawyer will examine your medical bills, wages, property damage, and other costs incurred to quantify the damages and seek this compensation in court. Collectively, our highly skilled personal injury lawyers bring decades of experience to the work of helping thousands of injured clients return their lives to their pre-accident state.