Ontario motor vehicle accident legislation is a confusing area of personal injury law for many victims of a car accident. It is important for people to understand their available options for compensation through accident benefits and tort, and how these particular options interplay with each other. Failure to appreciate this balance (or failure to seek […]
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Claimants injured in a motor vehicle accident have access to benefits under their own insurance (or through another driver’s insurance policy, or the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund) to help compensate for losses such as, but not limited to, medical and rehabilitative benefits, income replacement, lost educational expenses, attendant care and damaged clothing or medical
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New changes in Ontario law may make insurance companies bolder and less likely to settle a motor vehicle accident claim on terms that a claimant may need for a full recovery. This means that it is now more important than ever to seek advice from a personal injury lawyer. Many Ontario residents are aware of
