Cornwall Personal Injury Lawyer
Ontario Car Accident Compensation – Catastrophic Loss
Under Bill 59, the Automobile Insurance Rate Stability Act there is a distinction between accident benefit insurance claims which involve catastrophic loss and those that do not. Catastrophic paraplegic claims include injuries such as significant, irreparable traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injuries.
In the case of catastrophic loss, a person may be entitled to $6,000.00 per month for life (to a maximum of $1,000,000.00) in attendant care benefits, $1,000,000.00 for medical and rehabilitation benefits and $100 per week for life in housekeeping and home maintenance benefits.
A victim who is deemed catastrophically impaired has a limit of $72,000.00 for attendant care benefits, $100,000.00 within ten years in medical and rehabilitation benefits, and $100.00 per week for two years in housekeeping and home maintenance benefits.
If you live in Cornwall and you or a family member have suffered a severe, debilitating injury in a car accident or boating accident, call Frank Van Dyke for your free consultation.
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Personal Injury
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 cases 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 live in Ottawa, Kingston, or Belleville, call Frank Van Dyke at our toll free line to arrange a Free consultation regarding your injury and potential personal injury claim.
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