Ontario residents are entitled to two different sources of compensation if they are injured in a motor-vehicle accident, if their collision was caused even partially by another person’s fault or negligence. Contact a top personal injury lawyer in Ontario to understand these types of compensation. The first is achieved by filing a personal injury claim via civil action for damages. The other source of compensation is the Ontario no-fault statutory accident benefits scheme (SABS). Though many people wonder “Should I hire a personal injury lawyer?” it would be wise to opt for a free, initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer who has the experience and expertise in handling cases similar to yours.

Negligence

The concept of negligence is one of the fundamental principles on which tort laws evolved. Accidents are not random events, but when carefully investigated, they are found to have occurred because someone at some point failed to observe due processes, exercise reasonable safety norms or deliberately ignored such processes and procedures that would ensure safety. Our award winning car accident and personal injury lawyers can assist injured victims and/or their families to put together a robust claim backed by evidence to establish liability. Personal injury law firms usually work on a contingency fee basis, which means that injured victims need not pay fees up-front. Reputed firms usually have the resources to undertake independent investigations to fix the responsibility and liability for negligence.

Contributory Negligence

This idea is another important aspect of tort laws. In accidents, while it’s possible to attribute fault or negligence clearly, in many situations, such liability may be shared by many parties. For instance, in car accidents, if the plaintiff while driving without headlights at night, was hit by an impaired driver, while the impaired driver is clearly at fault, there is a certain contribution by the plaintiff in failing to switch on headlights. Here, the concept of “contributory negligence” comes into play.

In some jurisdictions, the plaintiff’s “contribution” to the accident may completely bar them from seeking compensation, but in other jurisdictions, the percentage of contribution is assessed and the compensation awarded would be reduced to the extent of such contributory negligence.

Earlier, the concept of contributory negligence was used in civil cases, but it led to many unfair awards. In modern tort law, this concept has been replaced by the idea of “comparative negligence.” Here, it is possible to recognize that the plaintiff has a certain culpability in the accident and the liability is assigned proportionate to the amount of negligence displayed by both parties.

Knowing how to select a personal injury lawyer with specific experience/expertise in such cases would be beneficial.

How We Can Assist

Our top-rated accident lawyers provide an initial assessment of your case and assist you with the paperwork involved in making a claim. Personal injury cases are governed by strict statute-of-limitations rules and failure to meet filing deadlines could mean that chances of making claims become weak.

Compensation claims are settled by insurance companies. They may adopt a variety of tactics to avoid or reduce the compensation amount. We can ensure that your rights are safeguarded throughout the process.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)