The recent tragic death of a Mississauga golfer whose golf-cart lost control and crashed into a retaining wall has brought the issue of golf course injuries into sharp focus. Under Ontario’s Occupier’s Liability Act, the premises owner is responsible for ensuring the safety of all visitors to the property. If you or a dear one has been injured in such an accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to compensation.

Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence. It’s important to determine whether the course is privately or publicly owned. In case it’s a government-owned property, governments are generally held by courts to be immune from liability for ordinary negligence.

In the case cited above, individuals/entities can be held liable for injuries arising from operating a powered golf-cart. There are various categories under which a personal injury claim can be made: negligence, breach of warranty, strict products liability against the driver of the cart, manufacturer, seller and the owner of the golf course where the accident happened. If the accident occurred on a government property, the owner (the government) is not liable. In the case of golf cart injuries, the issue of contributory negligence will be raised by the defendants, their insurance companies and legal representatives. Robust evidence has to be provided to back your claim and our personal injury lawyers can help you assemble this.

A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer from a reputed, well-established law firm can provide the right advice, assistance and advocacy.

Our personal injury lawyers often get calls from clients asking whether it’s legal for insurance-companies to conduct surveillance. These could be clients who have made long term disability claims following a serious accident in which they were injured.

Most clients are taken aback to know that it’s legally permitted for insurance companies to hire their own investigators. These investigators are employed to conduct various types of surveillance on claimants. Surveillance may include videotaping, clicking photographs, and the most recent, powerful methods of tracking claimants on social media platforms.

Investigators may gather evidence that shows people shopping, attending entertainment and sports events, emerging from bars or liquor stores, attending to small children in parks or at the school-bus-stop, traveling by car or public transport, posting comments about your state of health on social media, posting photos of yourself at parties, family gatherings etc, or even simply laughing at a joke. What such evidence can prove is that:

• you are not as physically disabled as you claim
• your mental and emotional state are not affected
• you are capable of conducting normal every day life

Such evidence can be used to contest your claim and deny long-term disability benefits.

However, there are certain limits placed on the amount and type of surveillance allowed. If you feel that your privacy is being invaded, investigators are trespassing or doing something out of the bounds of law, it’s important to immediately contact your personal injury lawyer. You can get a restraining order or contact the police authorities.

Catastrophic accident victims who suffer permanent or long term disabilities, disfigurement, amputation etc and their families undergo huge physical, financial and emotional trauma. As a result, they seldom have the right information, clarity or awareness of their rights and entitlements. It’s important to consult an experienced car accident lawyer or reputed personal injury law firm immediately. We can help you safeguard your rights and ensure that your compensation claim is underway as soon as possible.

Patients may not be aware of what their medical records contain. However, in the case of long term disability claims, complete transparency and openness are required. Your doctor needs to understand how urgent it is to provide the information demanded by insurers.

Many victims assume that long term disability means that they have to be confined to a hospital or nursing home. However, the definition of disability varies across insurance-companies. It can even vary across different plans offered by the same company.

A majority of long term disability conditions don’t require permanent or long term hospitalization. Once the medical emergency has been taken care of, and the patient is stabilized, they can be discharged from the hospital. Home-based care, with or without a dedicated care-giver may be required. There may be other treatments that are necessary, like psychiatric or psychological counseling, physiotherapy, regular testing, ongoing medications, follow-up visits to the hospital or clinic etc.

Your personal injury lawyer can help you to maintain complete records of your condition as clear evidence that you are unable to resume your regular occupation and are deserving of benefits.

As experienced personal injury lawyers, we are often consulted by clients whose long term disability benefits have been suddenly terminated by the insurance company.

It’s important to read the termination letter carefully and understand the exact reasons given for such termination. The letter may have been sent because information requested by the insurer from you/your doctor has not been provided. If so, you must contact the insurers immediately and explain reasons for the delay while making arrangements for the information to be provided.

In other cases, insurance-companies may have conducted their own investigations and surveillance. These may point to evidence that you are no longer disabled and thus not eligible for any more benefits. Your car accident lawyer can help you to contest these rulings.

There have been cases where the definition of disability is changed under new insurance regulations and benefits are terminated. Benefits may run for a two-year period beyond which the insurer could claim that you are capable of undertaking any other occupation. Your treating physician’s records and current opinions, based on actual evidence have to be presented to contest this ruling.

Long-term disability claimants may need to be examined by the insurance company’s own doctors and their opinion is taken as admissible by courts. They may not have not treated you or they may not have the necessary expertise in your type of disability.   Hence, you may have the right to challenge their findings with your lawyer’s assistance if your benefits are cut off based on such evidence.

It is critical to get your treating doctor’s support when you are making a long-term disability claim. The insurance company that’s making your settlement requires proof of your claims and medical records are the most important piece of evidence. The insurance company claims-adjusters need to see your pre and post disability medical records. These offer proof of a serious and long term medical condition that has to be compensated for.

Apart from your physician’s medical notes, many other records will be summoned and scrutinized. These include everything that was done medically, right from the ER room where you were taken immediately, to the hospital records, physicians’, specialists’ and  surgeon’s notes, receipts for tests, test-reports, nursing-care records, notes made on your file by neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, bills and receipts for medications and treatments etc. These are pieces of evidence that prove that something is indeed the matter with your mind and body and that treatments have been given appropriately. All these records indicate that you genuinely have a long term disability that involves huge medical and rehabilitation expenditure.

Certain terms in your policy may not be very clear to you and our experienced car accident lawyers or slip and fall attorneys can help you to understand them. For instance, terms like “total disability” are interpreted differently by different insurance service providers. If your benefits are abruptly terminated by the insurer though you’re still unable to work, this has to be contested by presenting the right medical records/evidence. We offer assistance, advice and advocacy.

Our experienced car accident lawyers can help you to put together a robust claim for long term disability and ensure that you get the maximum possible benefits. This gives you/your family relief from the enormous physical, financial and emotional burdens facing you following a devastating accident.

There are various types of disability benefits programs available. You are not eligible to receive any of them automatically. You can get benefits from the program whose criteria you meet. There could be more than one such program. These include workplace benefits, sick pay from employer which is the very first benefit you should apply for. Others include short-term disability benefits and employer insurance benefits.

Check your coverage: You must have coverage under a disability plan/insurance policy, either under a workplace group disability insurance plan from your employer/union, or a personal disability insurance plan that you purchased or other plan.

Consult your doctor: You need your doctor’s support in terms of his/her being convinced that you are a candidate for disability benefits.

Make Plans: You need a transition plan from employment to being on sick-leave. This helps you protect your employment, pension and your group medical plan. Consult your personal injury lawyer before accepting severance pay, early retirement, etc.

Fill the correct Application forms: We can help you with this and ensure that they are filed in time, at the correct jurisdiction and accompanies by accurate information/documents. Cooperate if more information is demanded. 

Decision: can take up to 30 days or more, based on the circumstances. In case of delays, you need legal assistance.

Most of us are regular users of various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc where we share a lot of personal information. When serious accidents occur, it’s only natural that friends and family-members express concern and we engage in conversations with them. We may also play some of the games available on these platforms to while away the time. What we don’t realize is that today, insurance-companies have discovered that these places can be hunting grounds for their investigators and claims adjusters whose focus is on protecting the company’s interests.

Today, social media posts are scanned and trawled by insurance-companies for any information regarding their clients. Innocent remarks like “I’m much better” or “I’m fine thanks” can be interpreted as information about your health. If you’re claiming long term disability but posted photos of yourself enjoying a drink with friends or attending a family event, these can jeopardize your claim.   Your claim could be rejected or disputed on various other technical grounds. For instance, if your social media platform reveals that you play a lot of on-line games, your insurance-company can use this as evidence that you are capable of taking up an on-line job and earn some income. This makes it difficult to make a valid claim of long term disability.

An experienced personal injury lawyer with expertise in long-term disability claims can give you the right advice and assistance. They can safeguard your rights and entitlements and ensure that you are vigilant about your social media presence and what it conveys.

When serious accidents cause life-changing injuries, you or a loved one may face serious physical, financial and emotional burdens. The injured person’s ability to work and resume a normal life may be temporarily or permanently destroyed. Long term disability benefits available in the form of insurance policies offer such victims a certain amount of relief. These benefits are intended to protect you and your family members from the devastating effects that follow loss of income and income-earning capacity. The benefits provide you with funds necessary to pay your bills, medical/rehabilitation costs and other expenses.

These income replacement benefits are generally in the range of 60-85% of your regular income, available for a specified amount of time. Even if you are permanently disabled, you may not get benefits for the remainder of your life. Generally, these benefits may run for about two years. After this period if you are still unable to do any kind of work and earn an income, you have to provide proof. It has to be shown that you are unable to perform any kind of work for which you are trained, qualified or have experience in. IN such cases, long-term disability benefits can be retained.

There are several complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved. Inputs and testimony are required from experts in these fields. There are strict deadlines and filing procedures for processing your claim. An experienced car accident lawyer can assess your circumstances  and help you to present a robust claim in the correct format and within prescribed time-limits.

When car accident injuries happen, most people assume that their insurance-company will take care of all their compensation claims.

However, victims soon discover that insurance-companies don’t always act in good faith. They are for-profit organizations, with a focus on protecting their own business-interests.

Claims-adjusters use a variety of tactics to delay/deny/dismiss/dispute your claim. This would include getting victims to provide recorded-statements while they’re still recovering from injuries and not in a completely healthy state. Insurers may also ask victims to sign release documents, waivers etc, promising a quick settlement. Often, there is continuous and persistent compulsion to settle immediately.

Victims need help in car accident injury claims. Most people are unaware of the complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved. They’re also unaware of their own rights and entitlements, the future costs involved in treatment/rehabilitation, complete impact of the injury on their lives etc. These issues have to be properly documented and backed by proper, robust evidence. Only then can victims get the full compensation that they and their families deserve.

Insurers may also use victims’ own statements/admissions/inadvertent remarks against them to prove that the accident was self-caused. They may also try to get unauthorized access to your private information, medical records etc. Today, social media platforms are also happy hunting grounds for claims investigators. Victims need an experienced personal injury lawyer on their side to safeguard their rights/interests.

Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee and No Fee-No Win arrangements to help you tide over the financial crisis caused by such unexpected disasters.

Motor vehicle accident claims have to follow a strict and highly regulated format. It is a complex process, involving several complicated medical, legal and insurance issues. An experienced car accident lawyer’s assistance, advice and advocacy are essential, especially if the injuries are serious, permanent or life-threatening/altering.

Ontario has a no-fault insurance system that provides statutory benefits to anyone injured in car accidents, regardless of fault. However, since this is payable by your own insurance-company, the benefits depend on the terms of contract.

Additionally, you can file a personal injury suit against the at-fault driver whose negligence/fault caused the accident. Disability benefits are available for short/long-term disability caused by the accident.

Benefits claimed to include:

• Income-replacement
• Medical/rehabilitation
• Non-earner
• Care-giver
• Death and Funeral Benefits
• Mental anguish
• Loss of companionship/care/guidance
• Pain and suffering

Other benefits may also be available, based on the circumstances.

After an accident, if you are not seriously injured:

• Always stop, no matter how minor/major the collision
• Never argue/confront/apologize/give recorded-statements
• Call the police/Collision reporting Center (in case of injuries)
• Inform your insurance-company
• Get the names/contact details of other driver/witnesses
• Call an experienced accident injury lawyer
• Visit a qualified doctor immediately, no matter how minor you feel your injuries are
• Start maintaining an accident journal to record every event that follows after this date

These basic steps help to protect your rights and interests. Your personal injury lawyer can give you the right information on how motor vehicle accident claims work. We ensure that your rights and entitlements are protected.

Truck accidents can be the most damaging and devastating of events. These accidents may involve trucks or trailers. They cause huge physical, financial and emotional losses and injuries. If you were a pedestrian, cyclist, motor-cyclist or driving a smaller vehicle, there are chances that you could suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. These injuries include traumatic brain injury, spinal and back injuries, broken bones, concussion, facial and dental damage, amputation, loss of function, paralysis, permanent or temporary disability etc.

Such accidents are frequent in Ontario, since there are many important highways and cross-border routes that are located here. In winters, these routes become very dangerous and risky, because of poor visibility, slippery road-surface and adverse weather conditions.

Dealing with the complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved in truck accident claims can be a huge challenge. If the truck was driven by a drunk/distracted/speeding driver, there are criminal, police and traffic violations involved. Clients are not sure how to learn more about truck accident claims and they rely on their insurance-companies for compensation. However, insurers are for-profit organizations with a clear focus on protecting their own business-interests. They may persuade you to settle for a meager, immediate settlement.

They may deny/dispute/delay/dismiss your claims on various grounds, leaving you with no recourse than to file a personal injury claim against the negligent truck-driver/operator/company-owner, Trailer Company, etc. There may be other issues like Worker’s Compensation and similar complicated regulations. Contact an experienced, local personal injury lawyer specializing in truck accident cases immediately for the best possible outcomes.

Personal injury claims are made when someone suffers injuries, damages and/or losses caused by another’s fault or negligence. These laws are part of civil or torts laws and are different from criminal laws, where crimes are committed and the state prosecutes the wrong-doer. In civil cases, there is a dispute between two parties. These claims are intended to provide compensation and help the injured person restore their circumstances as far as possible to what they were prior to the accident.

If you were hurt in an automobile accident, were attacked by a dog/pet, suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident, denied disability benefits etc, personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Getting great deals for a personal injury depends on the circumstances of your case, nature/extent of injuries, damage, losses suffered, and establishment of liability of the at-fault party, your insurance coverage and several other factors. Experienced personal injury lawyers, located near you, with specific expertise/knowledge in successfully handling cases like yours are your best bet.

Most reputed firms offer first, free, no-obligations consultation. You can discuss your case, understand your rights, entitlements, risks and opportunities. Clients can also clarify all their doubts regarding fees, time-line, getting interim funds till settlement, etc. Almost all personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee, no win-no fee basis, so no fees are charged upfront. Select a personal injury lawyer with negotiation skills, because most personal injury claims are settled out-of-court. Ensure that they also have trial skills, in case negotiations are unfruitful.

Brampton personal injury lawyers know from experience that the hours immediately following a car accident are the most crucial. Apart from being important from a medical point of view, there are legal aspects of this period. 

In the confusion and chaos that follow such events, people are badly shaken, perhaps seriously injured, unconscious, shocked and traumatized. Even if injuries are not catastrophic, the emotional stress, anxiety and panic can be overwhelming. Victims are unable to think calmly and rationally. However, in such circumstances, valuable evidence can be lost, overlooking, misplaced or deliberately destroyed. 

It’s important to call a medical emergency number like 911 when people are seriously injured. If the other driver is intoxicated, impaired by drugs or alcohol, or shows signs these, it’s important to call the police immediately so that your suspicions can be verified. 

Otherwise, you can report the accident to the nearest self-reporting center. 

Car accident personal injury lawyer knows that it’s important not to communicate excessively with the at-fault driver. Apart from exchanging information, it’s best not to get into confrontations, apologize, make recorded statements, agree to pay for damages etc. Don’t agree to take your car to the other driver’s mechanic or garage for repairs. Leave these issues to the respective insurance companies. 

Even if your injuries seem minor at the moment, consult a qualified physician and follow their advice meticulously. This helps to leave a paper-trail. 

Consult an experienced personal injury lawyer before you speak to your insurance company so that you get a fair idea of your rights and entitlements.

Brampton personal injury lawyers know from experience that most people never have to deal with the law until they personally face a crisis. Accidents happen out of the blue and they can result in serious injuries.

While the physical aspect of recovery and rehabilitation are important, injured victims and their families face equally huge problems in the form of financial burdens and emotional trauma.

Temporary or permanent loss of income/wages or earning-capacity, high medical/rehabilitation expenditure, pain and suffering are the common elements that follow a disastrous event like an accident.

Accidents are rarely “accidental.” They’re often caused by someone’s fault or negligence.

Whether it’s a slip-and-fall accident or a motor-vehicle crash, the injured have a right to seek compensation from those responsible.  While no amount of money can turn back the clock and restore a lost limb, life, career etc, it can certainly make life easier and more comfortable.

An experienced injury lawyer can evaluate your case and advise you on its merits.

The Right Lawyer/Law-Firm

The law like other fields has various areas of specialization. While some people may have dealt with family/divorce lawyers, personal injury is a sector that requires specific training, experience, expertise and knowledge of complex medical, legal and insurance issues.

Select a car accident lawyer or slip-and-fall lawyer who has a successful track-record in handling cases like yours.

Apart from negotiations, he/she should have trial experience, if the case goes to court.

Choose someone you’re comfortable with, treats you with respect/dignity/empathy and advocates for you!

The right choice makes all the difference.

Accidents happen without warning, but their after-effects can last for a long time, sometimes an entire life-time. Apart from emergency medical treatment, you also need to protect your legal rights. Accidents are rarely accidental. They are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and the injured are entitled to compensation.

An accident attorney can help you to safeguard your interests, inform you about your entitlements and ensure that you receive full and satisfactory compensation based on the circumstances.

How to learn more about accident attorney? Here are some tips:

• The best time to look for one is not when you’re in a crisis. Do this when you have the time and patience for thorough research
• Get recommendations from trusted sources – your family lawyer/doctor, friends, family-members, co-workers etc
• Check legal directories and lists of bar association members in your state
• Attorney websites are a good source of information, but you must cross-check all their claims – educational qualifications, legal experience, general strategies, philosophy, type of practice
• Read reviews, whether they have been in the news for the wrong reasons, if they have a successful track record in dealing with similar claims etc.
• Talk to former clients if possible
• Shortlist a few names and meet them. Do they inspire confidence?
• Analyze your own reasons, circumstances and compensation goals
• Keep a list of questions to ask
• Ensure that you are treated with compassion, patience, respect and dignity
• Trust your gut instinct

Selecting the right car accident lawyer can make all the difference to your claim.

Brampton personal injury lawyers meet clients who are reluctant to institute a personal injury suit because they are reluctant to go to court. They feel that the legal process is lengthy, expensive and court verdicts can be uncertain. Another issue is that people feel that a court process means that their privacy is under threat. Their confidential matters become a matter of court record or public scrutiny. This can be a deterrent to seeking compensation. So the biggest challenges with accident lawyer are to convince clients that they may need to go to court. 

However, as our experienced car accident lawyers and slip and fall attorneys know, all personal injury claims don’t have to go through the trial process. It’s a fact that a majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. They seldom get to the trial stage. Instead, they are satisfactorily resolved through a process of negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. 

In fact, the settlement is possible at any stage, even after a trial has begun, before the verdict has been pronounced. Canadian laws allow a period of two years from the accident within which to file a personal injury suit. However, there may be filing deadlines, dates before which intent to sue must be notified etc. Different government and private bodies may have different filing/notification dates. These are subject to changes. Your personal injury lawyer deals regularly with such claims and is familiar with them. 

Since trials can be lengthy and expensive, it’s wise to settle through negotiations. However, victims should never feel pressurized to settle for a swift but meager settlement. Your legal team can advise you on a fair and optimal settlement.

Brampton personal injury lawyers work with clients who have suffered serious injuries as a result of slip and fall accidents. These accidents are rarely accidental. They are caused by someone’s fault or negligence. In such situations, the property owner has a duty and responsibility to ensure that premises owned/operated/controlled by them are kept reasonably safe for all visitors. Health and safety codes should be followed. Breach of such responsibility causes dangerous situations where people can get hurt. 

When slip and fall accidents occur, the main focus is on getting medical attention. However, in the confusion that follows, victims and their families seldom consider their rights and entitlements. Injured victims have a right to seek compensation for their injuries. 

Apart from property-owners, corporations, groups, societies, associations, municipalities and government bodies are also responsible for keeping their properties safe. Report the accident immediately, get contact details of witnesses and try to get clear photos of the location/your injuries. 

While seeking compensation, there are several complex legal, medical and insurance issues involved. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help you with the paperwork, gathering evidence, collecting maintenance and property records and assembling the necessary witnesses and experts to back your claim. 

It’s important to prove several things to build a satisfactory compensation claim: 

• Proof of Negligence
• Proof of injuries
• Proof that injuries were caused by the accident
• Proof of losses caused by the injuries 

You need to provide the injury law firm near me with complete and genuine information, ensure that you keep them informed about any compensation offers and seek advice before undertaking any negotiations or communications with the at-fault party.

Brampton Personal Injury Lawyers often deal with cases where people have suffered a variety of injuries following a serious accident. Canadian laws and courts recognize that both physical and psychological injuries can occur. Personal injury victims may experience extreme stress, adjustment disorder and undergo mood/personality changes with or without the presence of physical injuries. People who are involved in catastrophic accidents are at a very high risk of developing different psychological symptoms.  

These symptoms can be evaluated and documented, and their effects on the individual’s life can be assessed by competent professionals. They include post traumatic stress disorder, depression, extended periods of stress and accompanying physical problems, sleep disturbances, extreme fear and panic attacks, anxiety etc. 

Psychological injuries can affect the person’s ability to work and earn an income, just as physical injuries can. Typically, psychological injuries were linked to the physical ones and considered only in combination with them. However, courts are increasingly recognizing that these injuries have to be evaluated on their own. 

An experienced car accident lawyer or slip and fall attorney can evaluate your claims. There are chances that your emotional distress and other symptoms can be linked to the accident. If the accident can be proved to have been caused by the at-fault party’s negligence or fault, you may have a valid claim. However, this requires a robust body of evidence, with medical/psychological evaluations by experts, a period of discovery and a strong rebuttal from the at-fault party.

Your personal injury lawyer can give you the best advice about pursuing the claim or not.

Brampton personal injury lawyers handle car accident cases of many kinds. With Canada’s extensive network of roads that cross vast stretches of open land, national parks and forested areas, it’s common for drivers to encounter wild animals venturing out onto highways. Statistics show that 1 out of 17 collisions in Ontario involves a wild animal. Sometimes, drivers fail to see them because they are smaller. Or they may cross the road unexpectedly, get dazzled by headlights or the driver could not apply the brakes in time. The most common animals that are involved in collisions include deer, moose or farm animals.

Whatever the reason, such collisions can cause a lot of damage. Drivers and passengers can get seriously injured. The accident can have serious physical, financial and emotional consequences for the entire family. You may have to take time out from work, lose your job, face huge medical and rehabilitation expenses and undergo pain and suffering. Talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately.

If the animal was a domestic one or a farm animal, like a cow or sheep, a personal injury claim can be filed against the owner. However, in the case of wild animals, the only recourse is to claim benefits available under Ontario’s SABS (Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule). These benefits are payable by your own insurance company.

If you or a dear one has been involved in such a collision, contact an experienced car accident lawyer for the right advice and assistance.

Brampton personal injury lawyers are sometimes called upon to help in cases where a car accident has occurred, but there are special circumstances involved. In some cases, a parked car shows signs of damage, and the driver who caused the accident has not waited to admit fault. In other cases, the driver who caused the accident is identified, but he/she is not insured, or they are under-insured.

Ontario laws enable accident victims to seek two types of compensation. All accident victims are entitled to claim statutory accident benefits or no-fault accident benefits against their own insurance company or the policy of the other driver involved. Additionally, you are also entitled to pursue a compensation claim against the at-fault driver, subject to policy limits. In situations where the at-fault party cannot be identified, or they are uninsured/under-insured, you may not be able to collect the compensation that you deserve. It’s important to immediately consult an experienced personal injury lawyer.

In such cases, you can claim the short-fall through the uninsured/under-insured/unidentified accident coverage of your own insurance policy. You can also explore a claim against the policy of a spouse or someone whom you are dependent on. The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund is another resource.

Section 265 of the Ontario Insurance Act mandates that uninsured/unidentified motorist coverage should be taken by all drivers. This law is subject to following certain procedures and time-limits to avoid fraudulent claims.

An experienced car accident lawyer can help you to get the compensation you deserve.

Personal injury lawyers near me know from experience that accidents of any kind can be disruptive and destructive. They cause a variety of physical, emotional and financial issues that affect not just the injured victim, but also the entire family.

The major issues that victims commonly face are those of income loss, medical and rehabilitation expenditure and the emotional/physical pain and suffering. Serious injuries can result in the inability to work on a temporary or permanent basis. Often, the injuries take a long time to heal and can cause many other side-effects, disabilities etc. Income-loss arises when the victim is unable to earn wages necessary to carry on their daily lives. Household expenses and maintenance become impossible, especially if the victim was the sole bread-winner in the family.

Hospitalization, cost of medications and therapies, rehabilitation, need for follow-up and continuing treatments, etc can be expensive. Family members may have to visit the victim, help them with feeding, personal hygiene, grooming, communicating with doctors, insurers etc. at additional cost to themselves. Pain and suffering are undergone until the effects of injuries heal completely.

Victims are under tremendous stress regarding funding of all these aspects. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis so no fees are charged upfront. When your funds are running low and settlement is delayed, you can avail of loans with advice and assistance from your legal team. Car accident lawyers and slip and fall attorneys can work with you and your family to help fund your expenses till satisfactory settlement is reached.