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If you have been injured in an accident while being a passenger in an Uber and do not have personal automobile insurance or are not covered under any other automobile insurance coverage, you may be eligible to make a claim for accident benefits through Intact insurance. On July 6, 2017, policy of insurance provided by Intact Insurance for Uber came into effect.  Under the Intact Policy, from the moment the Uber app is turned on to the moment passengers exits the vehicle, all passengers, drivers, and vehicle owners in Ontario using Uber are covered by Intact. If the Uber driver…

If you have sustained injuries as result of a slip and fall or trip and fall in Ontario, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. The damages that typically awarded are as follows: 1.       Compensation for your pain and suffering 2.       Recovery of Medical and Rehabilitation Expenses 3.       Housekeeping Expenses 4.       Future Medical Treatment and Care 5.       Out of Pocket Expenses 6.       Recovery of Lost of Wages 7.       Future Losses of Income or Loss of Competitive…

In Ontario, businesses, stores and private property owners must ensure the reasonable safety of individuals who enter their premises. Likewise, Municipalities are also required to ensure that public areas and areas considered municipal property or public walkways are kept reasonably safe and well-maintained. Common slip, trip, or fall accidents occur because of uneven sidewalks, unplowed sidewalks, wet surfaces, icy pavement, slippery stairs, deteriorated surfaces, poor lighting, and other dangerous conditions or hidden hazards. Injured as a result of a fall on Municipal Property? 5 Things to Do Now: 1. Seek immediate medical attention 2. Act Fast, contact a personal injury…

1. CALL THE POLICE Make sure to call the police even if the accident is minor. Injuries may often not appear immediately after an accident, but your health is of great concern, and police personnel will provide great assistance in contacting EMS personnel and other emergency services to attend to your care. By law you are required to report an accident if the damage to one vehicle or both vehicles involved in the accident exceed $2,000.00. It’s imperative that police attend the scene of an accident and complete a police report. Always try to get a copy of the police…