Brampton personal injury lawyers know and understand that clients who approach them in connection with a personal injury case are unfamiliar with how to really go about it.

The process can be quite complex and involves complicated medical, insurance and legal issues that only a trained and experienced professional can best handle.

When an accident occurs, the people involved are thrown into a state of confusion and anxiety, no matter how serious the injuries. Accidents are usually caused by someone’s fault or negligence and the liability needs to be established.

Immediate medical attention is vital at this stage, but equally importantly, there may be enormous physical, financial and emotional consequences. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton without delay. You may be entitled to compensation.

How The Claims Process Works

Our experienced, 24×7 accident injury lawyers can provide the relevant information. Every case is different, the people and circumstances involved are unique and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

This allows your lawyer to understand the circumstances and evaluate whether your claim has merits, review your insurance-policy and determine the coverage provided. The process includes: 

1. Statement of Claim: The claims statement is drafted which includes all the information about the accident, the entitlement of the plaintiff and what they’re claiming as damages. The relevant legislation and regulations are cited. In response, the at-fault party files a statement of defense. Following this, a process of pleading, discovery, examination for discovery, mediation, pre-trial conferences, etc are undertaken.

1. Time frame: Ontario laws specify two years from date of accident to file claims. This could vary based on the kind of case, but your experienced Brampton car accident lawyer or Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer can ensure that you don’t miss filing deadlines.

1. Medical attention: Whatever the nature/extent of injuries, immediate medical attention must be sought. Some injuries may appear minor initially but could turn out to be serious if left untreated. Medical and rehabilitation expenses could spiral out of control. Medical records will be examined by the insurers and lawyers to determine the nature/extent of injury. Second opinions can be sought and presented in case of dispute.

1. Negotiations: A process of each party presenting their views is undertaken in which relevant documents, expert opinions, etc are provided to back the claim.

1. Settlement: Nearly 95% of personal injury claims are settled at the negotiations stage and do not make it to trial. Ontario laws specify that at least one year should pass before a settlement is arrived at. There is no compulsion to settle and if the offer is meager/inadequate it need not be accepted. Once you settle, you must sign a release that waives all further claims.

1. Trial: In case the negotiations prove unfruitful, or there are special circumstances where clients want “their day in court” our experienced personal injury lawyers are prepared to take the case to trial.

A detailed assessment of your claim can be done in the first, free, no-obligations consultation with experienced personal injury lawyers with a successful track record in dealing with similar cases.