Personal Injury Settlements

The value of personal injury settlements in Canada is typically lower than in the US. Personal Injury settlements may be awarded in the amount of millions of dollars. While law suit settlements don’t make the news here Ontario, they can be sizable.  Defendants and insurance companies are inclined to negotiate out of court cash settlements because of the cost of fighting a law suit can be substantial for them and because the court may indeed award a large amount to the plaintiff. To limit those financial risks, out of court personal injury law suit settlements are frequent.

Winning your personal injury law suit is not a sure thing. A great deal of preparation is required to prove or demonstrate that a defendant was negligent and careless. For example, in the case of medical malpractice law suits, there is a significant challenge to prove a doctor or health care practitioner was at fault. It is important that you find and hire a knowledgeable, experienced personal injury lawyer to assist you and represent you. A thorough knowledge of all laws related to personal injury law is necessary, in order to give your best chance at winning your law suit.

Belleville Ontario

Belleville Courthouse
15 Victoria Avenue
Belleville, ON
K8N 1Z5

Criminal - Ontario Court of Justice: 613-962-3468
Ontario Victims Services Secretariat: 613-962-3005
Belleville
Belleville (County of Hastings) Courthouse
235 Pinnacle St.
K8N 3A9

Civil - Superior Court of Justice: 613-962-9106
Criminal - Superior Court of Justice: 613-962-9106
Enforcement - Superior Court of Justice: 613-962-9106
Family - Superior Court of Justice: 613-962-9106
Small Claims - Superior Court of Justice: 613-962-9106
Crown General Inquiry: 613-962-0772 
Ontario Victims Services Secretariat: 613-962-3005

Belleville Injury Lawyers

Van Dyke Law Office is located only a short one hour drive from Belleville. We can and will make the trip from Kingston to visit you at your home to discuss your personal injury case. We specialize in all aspects of personal injury law including catastrophic injury, head injuries, spinal injuries, loss of limbs or eye sight, industrial poisonings, workplace accidents and car accidents. If you’re searching for a qualified car accident lawyer, then we have the experience and specialist knowledge in Ontario personal injury law suits you require. Hire the best personal injury lawyer for the best chances of winning your law suit. Ontario personal injury law is constantly changing and you need a lawyer who specializes in this field to give you the best representation and legal counsel possible. Call us today regarding your personal injury claim.

Personal Injury Cases

A personal injury law suit can take some time to complete. Furthermore, once a decision is made by an Ontario court, a defendant may appeal the ruling. Chronic pain cases may take years to litigate since medical evidence is complicated and takes time to collect. Whether a matter will be settled in an out of court settlement or will proceed to trial will become clearer at a pre-trial meeting or a private mediation.  Personal injury cases that are not as serious can be finished fairly quickly. Claims that involve more extensive or long term personal injuries require much more preparation. Ontario courts are backlogged with case, so it is not uncommon for cases to take several years to get to court. The time taken by a law firm can also depend on whether the firm has experience and expertise in personal injury law cases.

A personal injury lawyer can assemble information, expert medical review, and prepare documents more efficiently because of their specialization. Another law firm may be slower to collect information and may not adequately prepare the case. Given the importance of receiving a fair settlement or judgment for or your loved one, hiring a personal injury lawyer is a wise decision. If you’re in Ottawa, Kingston, or Belleville, call Frank Van Dyke at our toll free line to arrange a Free consultation regarding your injury and potential injury law suit.

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