How is Compensation awarded in tort lawsuits?

Gain an understanding of compensation and deductibles in MVA cases A number of different types of compensation are available to MVA victims: general damages for pain and suffering, special damages including past and future losses of income and/or loss of competitive advantage; out-of-pocket expenses; health care expenses (i.e. past and future expenses for rehabilitation and medical treatment); and past and future expenses for housekeeping and home maintenance, and damages under the Family Law Act (or “FLA”) for claims by family members of the injured person(s). Canadian personal injury awards are very different from ones given in the U.S. U.S. media…

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Breakdown of Insurance Accident Benefits For Income

When involved in a car accident, the results may vary; the accident may be minor, having no impact on your body. Other times, circumstances may become unfortunate as you experience different injuries, such as sprains and strains, broken bones, psychological traumas, and many more. Your insurance company offers Accident Benefits, such as income replacement benefit. If you got into an accident and your injuries are preventing you from employment continuance, you may be eligible for the above-mentioned benefit. With income replacement, your insurer will continue to pay your wage, however, you will only be eligible for up to 70% of…

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