Points to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer If You Were Seriously Injured

Some reasons why consulting with a lawyer about your injury can make all the difference After a serious injury, the idea of contacting a lawyer is a consequential one. If you lack a lawyer’s opinion about your claim, you might end up settling for less or missing an essential time deadline. A lawyer’s opinion about your injury claim will address the questions of what, how and when. What – A lawyer can clarify the types of damages that can be claimed for a serious injury which may include damages for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, past loss…

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Four qualities of a top injury lawyer

Why is Azimi Law Your Best Option Regarding a Personal Injury Claim?

Four qualities of a top injury lawyer Whether you are injured in a vehicular accident, work accident, slip and fall, occupier’s liability, dog bite or another tort case, it is essential to hire an attorney who will give you superb representation with all parties and before the court or tribunal. He or she will be charged with an important aspect of your life – getting you compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages suffered. The process of selecting a lawyer can seem daunting. Below, we explore four qualities of a top injury lawyer and why Azimi Law…

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how insurance companies think!

What makes the best personal injury lawyer in Toronto? Knowing how insurance companies think!

Why a lawyer’s understanding of insurance companies can make a difference Through its understanding of how Toronto insurance companies operate, Azimi Law advocates for the best possible resolution of its clients’ personal injury claims. If you are hurt in an accident, it is likely that you will have to deal with an insurance company. Once you file a claim with an insurance company, an insurance adjuster (i.e., an employee of the insurance company) will be assigned to your file. It is important to realize that the insurance adjuster works for the insurance company – not you. Their job is to…

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Injured in a Car or Truck Accident?

Injured in a Car or Truck Accident?

Tips on what to do after an MVA In the unfortunate event you are involved in a car or truck accident, there are a number of things you can do to protect your rights and avoid making common mistakes. The first priority should be to assess your condition and that of other drivers or passengers involved in the accident. If anyone is injured, call an ambulance and move your vehicle to the shoulder to ensure the safety of other motorists. If there is property damage or anyone is injured, you ought to call the police to report the accident; a…

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consulting a top-rated car accident lawyer

How can consulting a top-rated car accident lawyer affect your accident claim’s compensation?

Learn about the influence on the compensation of your choice of counsel Top-rated car accident lawyers share a number of things in common. They have a track record of successful representation of car accident claims; they answer your questions and are responsive to your communications; and they strike an appropriate balance between adequate staff and personal attention. Through these and other ways, a consultation with them can make a difference in the amount of compensation for your injuries. A motor vehicle accident can be an overwhelming experience, and personal injury law is a complex set of rules and procedures. A…

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Pre-existing Conditions and the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG)

Find out about the implications pre-existing conditions can have on the minor injury funding limit Statutory accident benefits coverage for injury(ies) sustained in a car accident is governed by the legal classification of the injury(ies).  A minor injury is “one or more of a strain, sprain, whiplash associated disorder, contusion, abrasion, laceration or subluxation and includes any clinically associated sequelae to such an injury”[1]. Unless the policy contains modifying optional benefits, recovery for med-rehab benefits for predominantly minor injuries is limited to $3,500.[2] An exception to this limit is if the applicant can demonstrate that they have (a) pre-existing medical…

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What you can expect in a free consultation with a lawyer for your personal injury claim

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident for which you were not at fault, you can seek compensation from the at-fault driver and, more specifically, from his/her insurer. You will likely be looking for a lawyer to guide you through the complexities of legal proceedings and advocate for your interests. A personal injury case in the province of Ontario begins with the initial consultation phase. At the initial consultation, the insured person meets with a lawyer to evaluate the merits of their claim and to evaluate the services that the lawyer has to offer. If the…

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Three Major Recent Cases on Land Torts

Explore some important decisions on property-related tort actions Nuisance is a tort that involves someone interfering with someone else’s use or enjoyment of land. A nuisance is generally not actionable unless the interference is unreasonable and the plaintiff suffered some damage.[1] A sister action is based on the rule in Rylands v. Fletcher, which holds a defendant strictly liable (i.e., liable whether or not there was negligence or intent to harm) for damages caused by an escape of something from his/her property that is attributed to a nonnatural use of land.[2] Lastly, there is a statutory cause of action under…

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IRCC’s Chinook Program: Winds of Change

Learn of the debate surrounding a new IRCC operational procedure Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the government department that facilitates immigration to Canada and Canadian refugee claims. Some immigration officers use a computer program known as ‘Chinook’ to generate a final decision and reasons more quickly and in a different manner than was done previously. The program was developed in March 2018 by immigration officers and personnel who had a computer science background. It was developed entirely in-house meaning it was created within the organization with no outside help. The reason for developing the program appears to have…

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Semih v. Aviva Ins. Co., 2022 CanLII 27252 (ON LAT)

Another Example of Chronic Pain and Removal from MIG In this case, the Applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on January 25, 2018. He sought med-rehab benefits (among other benefits) from the Respondent insurer, Aviva. The Respondent denied his claim for med-rehab benefits beyond the Minor Injury Guidelines (“MIG”) on the basis that his injuries were predominantly minor in nature. The Applicant disagreed with the Respondent’s denial and brought the dispute before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”). In the final result, the LAT member who heard his application decided that the Applicant was entitled to med-rehab benefits…

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