Auto accidents can be disruptive, whatever the nature and extent of damage and injuries. However, when such accidents cause serious or life-altering injuries, the situation becomes extremely difficult for not just the injured person, but often for the entire family.

Injured victims and their families face huge pressures as the physical, financial and emotional problems connected with the accident begin to mount. Being hospitalized or undergoing treatment means time out from work and loss of wages. Medical expenditure can spin out of control, while the stresses and strains of all these problems can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, breakdown of relationships etc.

All injured victims of motor-vehicle accidents (MVA) are entitled under Ontario’s Insurance Act to avail of statutory benefits regardless of fault. Additionally, victims can also sue the at-fault party for compensation if the accident was caused by their fault or negligence.

These aspects are best handled by an experienced North Bay personal injury lawyer who has dealt successfully with such cases before.

The Changing Face Of The Legal Profession

The entire face of the legal profession has changed over the past few decades. Today, there are mega-sized global firms with a presence in every continent on earth, highly-skilled and trained super-star lawyers whose mere presence is enough for insurance-companies to buckle under. The use of the latest technology, digital tools and investigative methods, and a more contemporary structure and management-based organization have led to huge innovations in the way things work in the legal profession.

However, the primary focus of personal injury law remains steadfast and protecting the rights and interests of clients remains top priority.

Top ranking law firms can showcase a wide range of expertise in almost every area of law. This is another important trend in law – moving away from generalist to specialization. As with other fields, lawyers also gain knowledge, experience and expertise in specific areas of the legal profession. Hence, under the civil or tort law umbrella, personal injury lawyers further specialize in areas like MVA, slip and fall, animal attack, dog-bite, medical malpractice, defective product, truck accident, amusement park accident, cruise-ship accident, premises liability, host liability etc.

However, there are many firms which retain their one-on-one relationships with clients, stay local and cater to the neighboring communities and have a connection with local events, courts and the local bar associations.

What Is The Personal Injury Lawyer’s Role?

Insurance companies which have to make the settlement payouts may not act in good faith. They can deny/dismiss/dispute your claim, minimize the nature and extent of your injuries and/or their client’s negligence/liability.

Experienced North Bay personal injury lawyers can:

• Provide a genuine, swift, comprehensive evaluation of your case and advise you on its merits
• Help you access the best medical care
• Help fund your expenses
• Defer fees until a successful outcome is achieved
• Handle the complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved
• Complete the paperwork accurately and in time
• Conduct independent investigations to assemble a robust claim
• Assemble a range of evidence
• Conduct negotiations with at-fault parties/insurers/legal representatives
• Protect your rights
• Take the case to trial if talks break down

Help you get the compensation you deserve