Protect Yourself with Information
Figuring out how to
claim for a hit by a car accident can be a daunting experience for those
unfamiliar with personal injury law, but thankfully, the experienced legal team
at Sokoloff Lawyers is available and equipped with years of practice to handle
your claim.
Life gets messy sometimes and people can be injured in an array of
different situations. The most common injuries people sustain are
physical, but they can also be psychological in nature. There are many laws in place
in Ontario that protect pedestrians who have been involved in a car accident
and that provide entitlements and compensation as the result of their injuries.
If you have been in such an unfortunate event, call Sokoloff Laywers to
schedule a consultation. An experienced team of friendly and knowledgeable
attorneys is ready to answer any questions you might have about the benefits
that may be owed to you.
Legal Terms Explained
It is important to
have an attorney on your side who can navigate all of the red tape set out by
the courts and explain the confusing legal jargon that permeates legal
documents. There are laws set in place to protect people from personal
injuries, but what is the point of having these protections if they are
impossible to understand? Let Sokoloff Lawyers clarify the actual meaning of
common court terminology, such as Tort Claims, Catastrophic Injury and Loss of
Care.
Tort Claims – A tort
is a civil wrongdoing that unfairly brings harm to another person and results
in injuries that become the responsibility of the person who caused said harm.
A tort claim is a lawsuit that permits an accident victim to sue the party at
fault for damages, including, but not limited to, health care expenses, loss of
income and pain and suffering.
Catastrophic Injury –
Accidents that cause permanent injuries are classified under the law as
"catastrophic”. Such trauma might include damage to the brain, spinal cord,
muscle tissue, eyes and internal organs related to the digestive system.
Anytime an injury prohibits the quality of day-to-day life, the victim might be
entitled to lifelong benefits as recompense for being unable to work, care for
their children or even get out of bed.
Loss of Care – If a
person dies as a result of being hit by a car, family law states that relatives
are still entitled to make a claim on behalf of the deceased party. This is
especially important to know if the loved one who passed away was the sole wage
earner for the family. Once evidence is provided that proves the surviving
family has suffered a financial loss that impedes their ability to sustain day
to day expenses, such as a mortgage payment, they become entitled to damages
beyond any immediate medical costs.
Pick up the Phone
Being hit by a car should
not rob you of your valuable time and money. Hiring a professional legal
representative with a proven track record to handle your case will save you many
headaches associated with the scheduling, paperwork and loopholes established by
the Ontario court system.
Sokoloff
lawyers have years of experience and a roster of satisfied customers, so you
can rest assured that your claim will be handled with care. Pick up the phone
today and learn how to claimfor a hit by a car accident.