Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a form of brain injury cause by sudden damage to a person’s brain. It can be either closed or open head injuries. It can difficult to diagnose because the signs of a brain injury can be immediately visible or delayed – it can appear immediately or even years after the accident.
Read MoreIf you have been assaulted, whether the fight was unprovoked or not, you can see the other party for any major injuries you have suffered. These injuries can include loss of income, pain and suffering as well as other damages. How? Personal injury lawsuits can be used to seek out punitive damages. These charges are meant to punish the accused when they have done something particularly bad.
Read MoreChoosing the right personal injury lawyer who will actively investigate and preserve your claim and rights is essential in obtaining the full compensation you are entitled to have. The question is, how do you choose the right one?
Read MoreCanadians know the perils of the harsh elements of winter. Aside from the blistering cold, we are aware that slip and fall cases are common during this season. Not only is slipping on ice embarrassing, but it can also cause victims immense pain and damage on the body. In worse cases, it can potentially affect one’s quality of life.
Read MoreNo one wants to be involved in an accident. They rarely come with any warning, leaving most victims unprepared and unsure of which course of action to take next. When you or someone you love is injured, you will have a lot of uncertainty but you need to make a lot of quick decisions.
Read MoreSome personal injury lawsuits are filed over accidents such as a slip and fall or even a car crash. In some cases, however, the action that caused the harm was not accidental but rather intentional. In personal injury law context, ‘assault’ and ‘battery are intentional torts that can form the basis of a lawsuit to be presented in civil court. This article focuses on assault tort cases.
Read MoreNot all personal injuries require a lawyer. Some injuries are not always immediately obvious at the time of an accident, so it is essential that you know when you should hire a personal injury lawyer.
Read MoreJust like with any accident claim, documentation is critical to car accident claims. Without proper documentation, your claim will not successfully make it through court or even an out-of-court settlement negotiation.
Read MoreYou might be surprised to know that there are more than 100,000 reported cases of whiplash in Canada every year. Most of these cases result from auto accidents, according to Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Read MoreAs parents, any accident which happens to our child causes us great concern. We do not only get upset when our children are injured, but we know that injuries attained at a young age can have critical effects to a child’s future physical and emotional development.
Read MoreAt one point or another, you have to request copies of your medical records for your personal injury claim. Your medical records are the most important evidence you can have to back up your demand for settlement. Insurance companies, for one, rely heavily on your records and other documentation. Medical records are usually the focus of personal injury cases.
Read MoreWith all personal injury compensation claims, you are required to prove that your illness, disease or injury was caused due to another party’s negligence. Every claim is different and while some can be settled within months, others might take years.
Read MoreYou would hear some people say that hiring personal injury lawyers is just a waste of money. However, the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney are worth the money you will be paying that professional to represent you. There are many complex legal rules involved in such cases and there is a severity of injuries that might cause one’s compensation to vary greatly.
Read MoreIt is easy to let your emotions get the best of you after a collision. As understandable as that is, you have to keep in mind that you still have duties to carry out at the scene of the accident – and even afterwards. What are the things to do following a collision? Here are some reminders.
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