Situation overview-

 As things stand, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has rocked our world to the core. Nothing seems to be normal. Face masks, protective suits, lockdowns, and social distancing seem to be the new norm.

With a vaccine still in the initial development stages and no other cure yet found, the coronavirus seems to be staying around here for the foreseeable future. 

In Ontario, Canada, this means that various professions have entirely stopped due to lockdown. The legal profession has also suffered from this. All courts have been adjourned, timelines for filing charge sheets have been suspended, and trials have been put on hold. Some virtual trials still take place, but the number is tiny compared to the physical trials undertaken in the courts before the pandemic.

One of the most significant changes that have come about due to this pandemic is the suspension of the Limitation Period.

What is the Limitation Period?

The Limitation Period comes under the Limitations Act, 2002. The Act states that action or legal proceedings must commence within two years of the day when the person has made a claim or known that a claim has been made. 

However, on March 20, 2020, limitation periods and all forms of deadlines for filing have been suspended, a lockdown has been imposed, and a state of emergency has been declared.

For filing personal injury claims, the limitation period deadline becomes especially important. Usually, the date from which the limitation period starts is on the day of an accident, fire, or any such incident due to which the claimant has suffered losses. 

 However, in some cases, the date can also be the day when the claimant discovers, and it becomes clear that he has faced losses or suffered injuries.

As the limitation period and normal legal operations now stand suspended, people are worried about what will happen to their personal injury claims. When will the legal proceedings be initiated?

But do you really need to worry?

You really should not worry about filing your personal injury claims. Lawyers can carry out most legal procedures and proceedings virtually. If all concerned parties agree, all talks and settlements can also be made out of court virtually.

Some personal injury claims require that in case of injuries suffered by the claimant, a doctor must produce a certificate confirming the injuries. This is also not a problem that could irk you because though, seeing a doctor physically may not be possible or safe right now. However, you can easily set up a virtual appointment or a phone call meeting with your doctor.

Courts have allowed for this change and have made it not mandatory for the claimant to even get a doctor’s certificate before proceeding to file personal injury claims.

In this day and age, nobody uses a pen and paper to store essential documents and files. Almost everything is stored virtually and personal injury lawyer Brampton can access them from anywhere. So, even getting physical copies of evidence is not a necessity right now.

 Our firm specializes in personal injury claims, and you can contact our injury lawyer in Brampton to get started with filing your personal injury claims. We have all the needed resources at our disposal to further your cause and initiate the legal proceedings. 

With our help, you will never have to worry about any form of hassles that may arise due to this unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic situation. Rest assured, the pandemic can in no way hamper your claims for a decision in your favor.

Even if you know nothing about the process of filing personal injury claims and this is your first wade into the deep waters of the law and legal world, you have nothing to be hesitant about. After all, justice is for everyone, and even a pandemic should not stop you from exercising your legal rights in a free manner.

The effects of this pandemic are not all harmful. Most parties are settling for an out of court agreement instead of taking up the hassle and, more importantly, the risk of waiting for the pandemic to end and have a physical in-court trial. Parties are also trying to settle disputes quicker since. A more significant problem is at hand for all of us.

The shift to this world of virtual trials and digital evidence is, in fact, a step in the right direction. In this digital day and age, having everything on a virtual drive has proven to be much more convenient than having to look for a physical form of evidence for hours in an old cupboard in a dark room.

 Conclusion-

If you think that you have suffered personal injuries and losses and are in a situation to file a personal injury claim, then even a pandemic should not stop you from exercising your legal rights. You should properly understand your legal rights and act on your claims by contacting our Brampton personal injury lawyer. 

In this unpredictable situation, there is no guarantee and stability as to what happens when and how the world reacts to it. Similarly, it would be best if you took no chances as to when laws may be changed, sanctions imposed, or worse, another complete lockdown has to be declared.

 So, act on your claims as soon as you can.

We are a law firm in Brampton, Canada. We have incredibly specialized personal injury lawyers Brampton who can help you out in your journey in filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury claims can sometimes become complicated and get trapped in sticky conditions. Thus, you should seek expert help and reach out to a professional personal injury lawyer in Brampton. For that, you can contact us. We value two things most in this world: First, our clients’ experience and their satisfaction after hiring us and secondly, our passion for the noble profession of law. We always strive to uphold these two values and wish that you also come and be part of our family.