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Accident Benefits in Ontario - Why You Should Hire a Lawyer to Act as Your Advocate

In Ontario, car insurance operates on a no-fault basis. This provides that all parties involved in the accident are entitled to compensation for medical treatment and other costs, regardless of who is at fault. The following are provisions of Ontario’s accident benefits:

Medical Care

Generally, reimbursement for medical expenses is limited to $50,000. In cases of catastrophic injury that results in brain or spinal cord damage, this limit can be increased to $1,000,000.

Attendant Care

If your injuries are severe enough to require the services of a home health aide or other caretaker, you can generally receive $3000 a month up to a maximum of $36,000 in compensation ($6000 a month if catastrophic). Benefits may be increased to $1,000,000 in the case of catastrophic injury.

Income Replacement

Your accident may have left you unable to work. If this is the case, you can receive compensation for up to 70% of your gross usual income, with a maximum compensation of $400 per week.

Caretaker Compensation

If you were the primary caregiver for a child or other dependent, you will receive $250 per week to make up for the cost of caregiving. You will receive another $50 per week for each additional dependent.

Death Benefits

In the event of death after an accident, your spouse will receive an award of $25,000, while each of your dependents will receive $10,000. Funeral expenses of up to $6,000 will also be compensated.

Why You Need a Lawyer

Proving your eligibility and need for these benefits is not always easy. Employing the services of an experienced lawyer can help make the process go smoothly. Additionally, obtaining any damages for pain and suffering that you may be entitled to will require you to file a lawsuit and prove that your disability or disfigurement is both permanent and severe. A personal injury lawyer can help you prove that you meet the “threshold” for these damages.

After an auto accident, call the personal injury lawyers of Neinstein & Associates today at (647) 800-2219 to schedule a consultation at our office in Toronto. Our experienced lawyers have the skills to help you get the benefits and compensation that you require.

Dog Bite Claims

If a dog bites you, you may bring a civil action against the dog’s owner for damages.  The Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) states that the owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a bite or attack and that liability does not depend on the owner’s fault, negligence or knowledge of the propensity of the dog to bite or attack.

Any individual may also start a court proceeding under Part IX of the Provincial Offenses Act (POA).  In these proceedings, an individual may seek a Court order related to a dog.  This order can provide for the destruction of a dog or require that the dog’s owner take certain measures in relation to the dog such as requiring that the do be muzzled or leashed. 

Also, it is important to note the legislation applicable to pit bulls.  Bill 132 was passed as the Public Safety Related to Dogs Statute Law Amendment Act (2005).  The legislation bans pit bulls in Ontario, places restrictions on existing pit bulls and toughens the penalties for owners of any dog that poses a danger to the public. 

Neinstein & Associates supports the ABI conference in Hamilton last week organized by the Hamilton Health Sciences.

There were over 300 delegates who listened to talks of the latest research on Acquired Brain Injury. Thanks to those who came by our booth and congratulations to Tasia Nikopoulos who won a pair of Jay tickets for a game this summer! Tasia enjoy the game!!

Neinstein & Associates Sponsors 19th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury

Neinstein & Associates is proud to sponsor for the first time the 19th Annual Conference on Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury. The conference is organized by the Hamilton Health Sciences and taking place this week on May 10 – 11 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.  Please come by for a visit if you happen to be in the area; we’ll be pleased to host you at our booth!

Understanding the Fundamentals of Personal Injury Laws

The main objective of a personal injury lawyer is to help client obtain the best medical care and compensation. If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills. To claim this compensation, you’ll need the services of a qualified personal injury lawyer. In this video, you’ll find out more about the vital role that these lawyers play in the legal process.

Above all, a personal injury lawyer seeks to obtain financial remedies that will make his or her client economically whole again by compensating for all sustained losses. Watch this video to learn why experience and skill make personal injury lawyers uniquely qualified to assess the legal basis of a case and decide if it is worth pursuing for financial damages.

If you are located in the GTA, you can count on Neinstein & Associates to represent you in personal injury lawsuits. To schedule a free consultation, call (647) 800-2219 today.