Personal Injury Litigation
Whether it’s a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or other injuries, our lawyers in Toronto are here to help you navigate the complexities of personal injury law and secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to discuss your situation.
Personal Injury Law in Toronto: Tips to Follow
If your accident was recent, you will want to move quickly to preserve evidence. Here are a few tips to follow after an accident that injures you:
Ontario is considered a no-fault state, which means each person’s own car insurance will pay for injuries and damages resulting from an accident, no matter who was at fault. Regardless of who is at fault, you are entitled to Accident Benefits under your insurance policy.
In Ontario, personal injury lawyers are permitted to take cases on contingency, which means that the lawyer will take a percentage of any proceeds you collect rather than upfront fees. This method helps to ensure that the lawyer be financially motivated to take solid cases and will be frank with you about your ability to file claim with a strong likelihood of success.
The limitation period, often referred to as a statute of limitations, is a deadline within which to file a personal injury lawsuit. In Ontario, the standard limitation period is two years from the date of the injury. If you fail to sue within this time, you right to sue is lost; however, there are situations where the standard limitation periods do not apply and the time limit may be even shorter. Accordingly, avoid hestitation and consult a lawyer, such as DH Legal, today.
Unfortunately, accidents do happen and at DH Legal, we endeavor to get the best settlement for our clients.
At our law firm, your matter will never be shuffled from lawyer to lawyer, it will stay with the same lawyer and law clerk from start to finish.
DH Legal provides personal injury litigation services to clients across Toronto, Kingston, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Waterloo, and the Greater Toronto Area.