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Navigating Cross-Border Car Accidents: What You Need To Know
Every year, millions of Canadian citizens travel south to the United States, choosing to travel by car. During journeys such as these, cross-border car accidents can occur and personal injury accident claims may follow. Handling such a situation can be complex because...
Injured on Public Transit? Know Your Benefit Rights
A public transit accident can happen on various types of transport, such as buses, the subway, a streetcar, and elsewhere. If you find yourself in such a situation, you might be wondering whether you can commence an accident benefits claim. There is a specific...
Bad Weather Car Accidents: What to Include in Your Claim
If you are involved in a bad-weather car accident, you may be wondering about the laws in Ontario and how they treat collisions that happen due to rain, snow, or black ice. You may additionally wonder how to determine liability and what needs to be included in your...
Will An Accident Benefit Claim Raise Your Insurance Rates?
If you are involved in a truck or car accident in Ontario and sustain serious injuries that prevent you from working, you may be seeking to claim accident benefits. Such benefits are available through your insurer and can cover several types of expenses during this...
Can You Work While on Long Term Disability in Ontario?
Long-term disability (LTD) benefits can be ideal for individuals who experience an illness or accident in Ontario and are unable to work in their former role following the incident. Victims of illnesses or accidents may seek to work when receiving LTD but may wonder...
How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
Slip and fall accidents can cause physical, psychological and cognitive injuries and cost you significant sums of money. If you aim to protect your rights and want to file a lawsuit, prompt action is needed. But how much time do you have to take legal action? The...
Can Children File Personal Injury Claims?
Personal injury incidents can be complex processes that include a range of individuals - and this can even include minors. Slips and falls, vehicle collisions, and various other types of incidents can impact the lives of children. In the complexity of such a...
How To Document Evidence For Your Personal Injury Case
Evidence in personal injury cases is critical for many reasons. It can make a difference when trying to show or prove liability and damages, doing so by verifying the injuries you’ve experienced. It also shows the treatment you received, the treatment you will need in...
The Impact Of Social Media On Your Personal Injury Case
Social media plays a key role in the everyday lives of individuals across the globe. It helps people connect with others and stay in contact with relatives and friends. Beyond this, though, social media can be a critical factor in personal injury cases. In legal cases...
Managing Personal Injury Cases With Multiple Parties
A personal injury case that features multiple parties can be complex. In cases such as multi-car pileups or accidents in which a truck driver and a trucking company are involved, it can be challenging to know how to file an insurance claim or seek compensation for any...
Importance Of Using A Local Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury cases can be difficult to navigate. If you don't have a personal injury lawyer on your side, you might struggle to understand the court system. You might also encounter challenges when interpreting the local laws that affect your case. For these...
Ride-Sharing Accidents And Personal Injury Claims
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What to Expect When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ontario
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How Personal Injury Lawyers in Ontario Advocate for Fair Settlements
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Slip and Fall Injuries: The Hidden Costs You Shouldn’t Ignore
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How a Brain Injury Lawyer Can Help You Rebuild Your Life
Looking for a brain injury lawyer after your accident? Ristich Law has experienced lawyers who provide legal guidance and emotional support. Learn more about how our brain injury lawyers can help you in this guide.
Unveiling the Obstacles in Long-Term Disability Claims
Unveiling the Obstacles in Long-Term Disability Claims Filing for long-term disability insurance isn’t a straightforward task. There can be hidden challenges that disrupt your claim or cause delays in application processing. However, understanding these challenges...
Uncovering Lesser-Known Benefits in Long-Term Disability
Uncovering Lesser-Known Benefits in Long-Term Disability Long-term disability insurance usually refers to financial protection during unexpected health challenges. While it's true that this insurance provides a safety net for individuals facing prolonged illnesses or...
What Is Considered A Minor Injury In A Motor Vehicle Accident In Ontario?
What Is Considered A Minor Injury In A Motor Vehicle Accident In Ontario? Have you received a minor injury in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario? Getting injured in a motor vehicle accident is a difficult experience that can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed....
Can I File a Claim Regarding My Vacation Injuries?
I Was Injured During My Vacation. Can I File a Claim Regarding My Vacation Injuries? Imagine this: you’ve been eagerly counting down the days to your dream vacation, but something unexpected happens - you suffer an injury. Whether it’s a slip and fall in a bustling...
Can I File a Claim for An Injury at A Swimming Pool?
Can I File A Claim For An Injury At A Swimming Pool? Staying safe at a swimming pool is very important, especially if you want to avoid injuries that affect your physical and emotional state in the long term. With private pools, the lack of surveillance and regular...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Navigating Long-Term Disability Claims
The Do's & Don'ts of Navigating Long Term Disability Claims Navigating the process of filing a long-term disability (LTD) claim can be a complex and overwhelming task, and it can be hard to know where to start. In order to help ensure the most successful claims...
Determining Fault in A Car Accident in Ontario
How Is Fault Determined When It Comes To Car Accidents In Ontario? Car accidents can be both physically and emotionally distressing. In Ontario, determining fault plays a crucial role in insurance claims and legal proceedings following an accident, and understanding...
How to Get Compensated for A Motor Vehicle Accident
How Do I Get Compensated for A Motor Vehicle Accident in Ontario? If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, you may be entitled to compensation for any injuries or damages that you have suffered. This article will explain the options available...
Can I Make a Claim For Emotional Distress?
When you experience an accident, it's not just the physical injury that can cause you many problems. Emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder are as severe as physical injuries and can be equally debilitating. If you've recently experienced a physical...
Is It Possible to Sue If You Get Hurt Tobogganing?
Winter sports are an excellent way to make the most of the snow and cold. However, when participating in tobogganing and other winter sports, you must keep your safety in mind. You need to have the proper safety measures in place. And, if you become injured, you must...
How To Prevent Slips, Trips, And Falls In The Wintertime
The wintertime presents so many hazards for us all. From car accidents to slipping on ice, we all tend to be a little more cautious as the temperatures drop. However, many don’t consider that wintertime slips, trips, and falls can present complex legal challenges,...
Am I Entitled to Long Term Disability (LTD) Benefits for My Psychological Health Problems?
Am I Entitled to LTD Benefits for My Psychological Health Problems? Living with a mental health condition can be debilitating, and people who suffer from mental health conditions may need to take time away from work to cope. In these situations, many people question...
If A Person Gets Into A Car Accident Because Of Bad Weather, Who Is Responsible?
If A Person Gets Into A Car Accident Because Of Bad Weather, Who Is Responsible? Getting into a car accident is a terrifying and stressful ordeal that can leave you pointing fingers at third parties and wondering who is truly at fault. This can become all the more...
Short Term VS Long Term Disability
Short Term VS Long Term Disability Having the right kind of insurance is incredibly important, particularly if you end up injured and unable to work. In some circumstances, you may end up needing disability income insurance if you are unable to work for a long period...
The 4 Common Accident Injuries A Pedestrian Can Suffer
The 4 Common Accident Injuries A Pedestrian Can Suffer Pedestrians are vulnerable to accidents and injuries when crossing or if they are nearby roads. Many collisions result in life-changing and painful injuries for victims that cause physical and emotional distress....
What to Do If The Police Find You At Fault For A Car Accident
How do Police Determine Fault? In most cases, Police arrive at an accident scene after the accident has already happened and are dispatched usually after someone calls 911. In some instances, if the accident has resulted in minor damage, the Police will not attend the...
The Information You Need to Know Regarding Contingency Fee Arrangements
The Information You Need to Know Regarding Contingency Fee Arrangements There could be many scenarios in which you need to hire a lawyer. Regardless of the case, one ever-present factor is the cost. Clients will always want the best legal representation they can get,...
When It Comes to My Legal Disputes, Should I Go to Trial Or Settle?
When It Comes to My Legal Disputes, Should I Go to Trial Or Settle? When you are involved in a legal dispute, there are a few ways to resolve it. Understanding each option can help you assess the best path for you and your case. You can resolve disputes in two ways:...
What Is Contributory Negligence And How Does It Affect Me?
What Is Contributory Negligence And How Does It Affect Me? There are many complexities in personal injury claims, with some making a big difference to how much you’re owed in compensation. One of these complexities is contributory negligence. Contributory negligence...
What Does “Duty of Care” Mean for Slip and Fall Claims in Ontario?
What Does "Duty of Care" Mean for Slip And Fall Claims In Ontario? Deciding who is liable after a slip-and-fall injury can be a confusing time for the injured party and the property/business owner. While the Occupiers’ Liability Act outlines these details, we know...
Common Delayed Injuries To Be Aware Of After A Car Accident
Common Delayed Injuries To Be Aware Of After A Car Accident Every year, over 36,000 car accidents occur in Ontario, with many of them happening in Toronto. Last year, Toronto recorded a total of 63 fatalities from car accidents – a 39% increase from the year before....
6 Signs That You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
6 Signs That You Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer Many people wonder, “When is it the right time to contact a personal injury lawyer?” In most cases, “as soon as possible” is the best answer. However, there are specific circumstances that make hiring a personal...
What Are the Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
What Are the Different Types of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Any injury to the head should be taken seriously because of the possible long-term effects associated with damage to the brain. Often, early medical intervention is necessary to diagnose the type of...
A Guide to Hit-and-Run Accidents in Toronto
A Guide to Hit-and-Run Accidents in Toronto Hit-and-run accidents occur in Toronto every single day. Anyone can become a victim of a hit-and-run accident when someone else strikes their moving or parked vehicle or hits them while they are on foot or on a bike and flee...
Why Was My Long-Term Disability Claim Denied?
Why Was My Long-Term Disability Claim Denied? According to the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN), approximately 30% of adults in Canada have access to a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy. However, it is not uncommon for insurance companies to deny...
How to Successfully Claim for Long Term Disability Benefits in Ontario
How to Successfully Claim for Long Term Disability Benefits in Ontario Life can be unpredictable. Unexpected illnesses or accidents can render us with impairments that we did not previously have. If you have had one of these things happen to you, you could be entitled...
How to Navigate Wrongful Death Claims in Ontario
How to Navigate Wrongful Death Claims in Ontario Did your loved one suffer a wrongful death accident?It is always painful when a loved one passes away, especially if you believe that the death was a result of the negligent actions of another party. Apart from mourning...
Injured on Public Transit in Toronto? You Can Make a Claim
Injured on Public Transit in Toronto? You Can Make a Claim With more than 500 million riders yearly and 2 million riders during weekdays, TTC has the third largest ridership in North America. This means accidents involving Toronto's public transport system are...
Bitten by a Dog? You Can Make a Claim Against the Owner
Bitten by a Dog? You Can Make a Claim Against the Owner When dog attacks happen in Ontario, they are not only painful for the victim, but they can also lead to costly settlements for the owner. This is because dog bites are considered very serious incidents and animal...
Can Children Make Personal Injury Claims in Canada?
Can Children Make Personal Injury Claims in Canada? Did you know that injuries are an "invisible epidemic" among children and young adults? In fact, injuries are the leading cause of death in children in Canada. When someone else causes your child to get hurt, you...
Do You Have a Claim for a Car Accident Injury?
Car Accident Injury Claims: Do You Have a Claim? There are over 300,000 car accidents in Canada each year. Many of those accidents result in severe mental and physical injuries, trauma, and sometimes, death. After an accident, you can incur costly medical bills and...
How to Successfully Make a Claim for a Spinal Cord Injury
How to Successfully Make a Claim for a Spinal Cord Injury There are more than 4,000 new spinal cord injuries in Canada every year. Traumatic spinal cord injuries occur at a rate of approximately 1,298 incidents per million people.Out of all of these people, the...
Your Guide to Long Term Disability Claims in Ontario
Your Guide to Long Term Disability Claims in Ontario A long-term disability can have severe consequences on a person’s wellbeing. Incidents like a car accident or a health condition like arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and cancer can prevent a person from working...
How to Claim for Slipping and Falling in Shopping Malls
How to Claim for Slipping and Falling in Shopping Malls Although they might appear minor at first, a slip and fall can have serious consequences if it happens to the wrong person. Unfortunately, many of these falls happen in what might appear the safest of places,...
What are Psychological Injury Claims?
What are Psychological Injury Claims? While many of us might assume a personal injury to be physical in nature, there are often situations where an injury can be emotional, mental, or psychological. Although these injuries might not be visible or obvious to others,...
How to Claim Compensation for Chronic Pain Sufferers
How to Claim Compensation for Chronic Pain Sufferers Many of us experience unwanted pain from time to time caused by illness or injuries. However, for a growing proportion of Ontario’s population, this pain is constant and long-lasting. Known as chronic pain, this...
How to Claim If You Fall Over on Snow & Ice in Toronto
Though the winter gives Canadians the opportunity to carry out their favourite winter sports and seasonal activities, it can also make our day-to-day lives more hazardous. Slipping on ice or snow is no exception to that, with hundreds of people suffering from damaging...