In Canada, the number one cause of death and disability related to injury are traumatic brain injuries or, TBI. A combination of vehicle accidents and slip and fall accidents account for 55 percent with 70 percent of that 55 percent reporting a degree of fatigue. Read More
When You Should Consider Mediation
The responsible party must pay for damages when improper actions have caused personal injury to another person. Financial reimbursement to the victim is usually paid by the insurance company of the responsible party, who is known as the defendant. Financial compensation from the defendant’s insurance company is awarded to the injured victim to help you or your family’s life return to before the accident happened. The amount of compensation differs if personal injuries are life altering or extremely serious. In the past these compensations have been awarded in court. Alternative methods of resolution have now become available, mediation being one of these methods. Read More
Suggested Strategy For Negotiating A Claims Settlement
Over the years, insurance companies have learned how to put pressure on a policy holder that hopes to obtain a fair compensation for his or her injuries. By the same token, lawyers have learned how to apply a bit of pressure to any insurer. Fortunately, some of the tricks used by lawyers can become part of a policy holder’s strategy during the negotiating process. Read More
How To Leave No Doubt About Negligence Shown By Other Party?
Most accidents are caused by an act of negligence, one that was committed by some person, some business or some organization. The person or group that has been charged with negligence has exhibited careless and neglectful behavior. If there were no witnesses, you may find it hard to prove that fact. In order to remove any doubt that a jury of judge might have, with respect to the nature of the actions taken by the other party, you must arrive at a way to prove four things. Read More
How Do Insurance Adjusters Arrive At A Settlement Offer For A Car Accident?
Outside of the adjuster that, for some unexplained reason, feels motivated to make a low-ball offer, adjusters’ typical actions demonstrate the favoring of a slower procedure. Most adjusters study the available evidence before mentioning the figure that the insurance company views as representative of a fair compensation. Learn from Personal Injury Lawyer in Waterloo what actions adjusters take, before offering any amount of money to someone that has filed a claim. Read More
Factors That Can Increase Or Lower The Value of A Personal Injury Claim
A unique set of circumstances surrounds every accident that takes place. In addition, every person involved in an accidental occurrence has a unique background and a specific group of injuries. Still, Personal Injury Lawyer in Waterloo knows certain factors can raise or lower the value of any personal injury claim. Read More
Understanding Rear-End Collisions And Who Should Be Held Liable For Them
When a driver hits the back of another vehicle with their own, we refer to it as a rear-end collision. Such accidents are, unfortunately, common place at intersections at which approaching cars oftentimes travel at too high speeds which makes them incapable of stopping on time. Read More
Strategy Used By Insurance Companies To Estimate The Value of A Motor Vehicle Collision Case
Usually, all involved parties will want to avoid taking a case to trial, due to the time, money, and effort that would have to go into the process. Additionally, the settlements that are reached in court are rarely satisfying, and that goes for everyone involved as well. This is largely due to the fact that it can be extremely difficult to estimate the exact value of an accident claim. Read More
Ways In Which A Seatbelt Can Be Defective
The invention of the seatbelt was a huge step forward in the protection of motorists. By preventing people from slamming into the steering wheel or dashboard, or even going as far as to fly through the windshield, the drivers and their passengers suddenly had a much higher chance of surviving motor vehicle collisions. Read More
Understanding How Prolonged Immobilization Due To Long Term Disability Affects Your Personal Injury Claim
Both longer-term disability lawyers and other personal injury lawyers in Waterloo are familiar with the negative effects of prolonged immobilization in the aftermath of a serious injury. They also know that sometimes, it is actually that period of immobilization that leads to long-term and chronic problems down the line. Because of this, an experienced lawyer will know how to adjust and build up your claim so it doesn’t just account for the injury itself, but also the prolonged immobility and its effects during recovery. Read More