Car accidents and motor-vehicle collisions happen in a split second, but their effects can last for an entire life-time!

Injuries sustained in such mishaps may range from simple, minor cuts, sprains, bruises etc to catastrophic, life-altering and life-threatening injuries.

Some injuries may appear minor initially but could turn out to be more serious after a passage of time. There are cases where people have walked away from a devastating car accident, seemingly unscathed, only to collapse and die a few hours later! Internal bleeding or organ damage may not be apparent immediately. The body’s “fight or flight” response is triggered in a stress-inducing situation, with the release of endorphins, adrenaline and other hormones that can mask pain.

Victims who have existing health issues may find that these conditions can worsen following an accident.

Whatever the nature and extent of injury, or however minor you may assume it to be, it’s vital that all accident victims get medical attention immediately.

Once this has been adequately addressed, it’s time to consider the physical, financial and emotional consequences of the accident. The injured victim and his/her family may find themselves in a quagmire due to:

• Lost wages, income or income-earning capacity
• High medical and rehabilitation expenditure
• Continuing hospitalization, treatment and therapies
• Pain and suffering

Contact an experienced Milton personal injury lawyer who can evaluate the circumstances in your case and help you claim compensation if your accident was caused by someone else’s fault or negligence.

Seeking Compensation

Though money can hardly replace everything that you’ve lost due to injuries sustained in an accident, a monetary settlement certainly helps to restore a degree of normalcy in your life, reimburse you for the expenses incurred and it makes life a little more comfortable for yourself and your family.

Most of us assume that we are financially protected due to the insurance coverage we have. To this end, we diligently pay our premiums, whatever the sacrifices we have to make. Incidentally, Ontario has the highest insurance premium rates in the country although it has the lowest number of accidents and fatalities.

However, when we make a claim we may find that insurance companies, even our own, may not always act in good faith. Being for-profit organizations, their primary focus would be to safeguard their business interests. Hence, you could be in for a long-drawn-out process. The insurer may deny, dismiss or dispute your claim, offer a meager settlement or adopt delaying tactics etc which will not work in your best interest.

Avoid Becoming A Victim Again!

An experienced Milton personal injury lawyer works for your rights. We ensure that your interests are kept uppermost while dealing with insurance-companies and at-fault parties. Ontario laws provide statutory benefits for all those injured in motor-vehicle accidents regardless of fault. This is payable by your own insurance-company. Additionally, you’re also entitled to file a claim for compensation against those responsible for the accident.

We also conduct independent investigations to enable you to present a robust claim during negotiations or at trial if the situation so requires.