Toronto Personal Injury

How Would Your Finances Fare if You Suffered an Accident?

2012-01-19T11:24:00.000-08:00

Here is good article from Angela Self at the Globe and Mail. It asks a very important question: Would your finances survive if you were out of work?

Whether we like it or not, having adequate insurance is an important piece of our personal finance plan. We have car, home, life, and mortgage insurance, but what about disability insurance? Coverage that pays a fixed amount each month to replace the income we would lose if we have an accident or illness seems like it should be a priority, but it’s often overlooked, according to Mr. Mohamed Mullani, a certified financial planner with SunLife Financial.

You should consult a professional about financial advice, but the article's questions about your "What if..?" plan are worth reading.

Video: Toronto Personal Injury - Pedestrian and Cyclist Lawsuits

2012-01-13T06:44:00.000-08:00

If you're a pedestrian or cyclist that has been hit by a car, does it matter if you have insurance? Does it matter if you own a vehicle? What are the rules?

Toronto lawyer Nancy Young answers these questions and more here:

Overcoming Injury

2012-01-12T20:38:00.000-08:00

If any of our blog's readers have been injured and are going through some hardship, this story may give you more hope. Here is an amazing story of a woman who is overcoming unbelievable hardship with poise and determination:Cyndi Desjardins has been overwhelmed by the community’s support while working toward reclaiming her life.

The Holland Landing wife and mother of two underwent rehabilitation and learned to use prosthetic limbs at Toronto’s West Park Hospital last year after having a quadruple amputation due to necrotizing fascitis, more commonly known as flesh-eating disease.

The rare, but vicious bacterial disease affects about 200 Canadians a year.
The article goes on to describe how Ms. Dejardins is now a motivational speaker who helps others. Be sure to read the whole thing.

Be Careful With Social Media

2012-01-02T07:26:00.000-08:00

Here's an interesting piece from Lawyers.com about being careful with your social media accounts, especially if you're involved in legal proceedings. While the rules vary from place to place on how the law treats social media, one thing is clear: Proceed with caution.

“Lawyers need to counsel their clients about social media and to instruct them to either stop posting or to update their accounts with honest information about their case,” Jackson says. “Also, people should not post anything that references their injury, accident or dispute without first talking to their attorneys.”

Read the rest here.

No Fault Automobile Insurance - How Does It Work?

2011-12-31T08:16:00.000-08:00

In Ontario, there is a legislated system in place that seriously limits your rights to sue and recover damages for injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident. At the same time, this system makes available a schedule, or list, of mandatory benefits.

In its most basic terms, the system consists of the two following parts:

1. A set of conditions and criteria that must be met before you are entitled to receive damages for specific physical and psychological injuries. This is known legally as a "tort claim". For more information about this, please refer to "When can I sue for my physical injuries?" in the accident benefits guidebook.

2. A prescribed set of mandatory benefits, "Accident Benefits", that insurers must pay to injured parties, including "at fault" drivers, passengers in vehicles, and injured pedestrians. Some details about these benefits are set out in our accident benefits guidebook under the heading "What are Accident Benefits?"

The process of recovering damages and benefits through insurers is anything but simple. The formal application, required documentation and supporting materials can overwhelm even accomplished legal professionals who are not familiar with this area of the law.

It is essential that you consult an experienced personal injury lawyer as early as possible to protect your rights after an accident. Based on the unique facts of your case, your lawyer can help you pursue the best legal path to full financial recovery.

Toronto Personal Injury Law - Joanna Leong

2011-12-29T08:34:00.000-08:00

Joanna earned her law degree from Queen's University in 2007 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. While studying at Queen's, she was an active volunteer in the Queen's Law community and was awarded the David Sabbath Prize in Tax Theory and Policy upon graduation.

Prior to joining Pace Law Firm, Joanna worked at a prominent personal injury litigation law firm in Toronto, Ontario. She has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Joanna is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association, the Advocates' Society, the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, and the Ontario Bar Association.

You can reach Joanna by dialing 1-416-IINJURED, or by email here.

Toronto Personal Injury Law - Al Pace

2011-12-27T08:57:00.000-08:00

Al Pace is the Founder and Principal of Pace Law Firm. He has practiced law for more than 30 years and has earned a stellar reputation for skill and outstanding client service.

As CEO of Pace Law Firm, Al takes a personal interest in all of the firm's cases to ensure the highest standards of service excellence are met consistently.In addition to his legal practice, Al supports community involvement, and has taken an active and prominent role in the Lithuanian community and the Trillium Health Centre.

You can contact Al Pace here.

Toronto Personal Injury Law - Nancy Young

2011-12-26T08:30:00.000-08:00

Toronto personal injury lawyer Nancy Young.

Nancy regularly appears before the Superior Court of Justice and has conducted numerous arbitrations, appeals and expense hearings at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. She has also appeared before the Landlord Tenant Board.

Nancy speaks fluent Chinese (Cantonese) and is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Advocates Society and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.

If you have been injured in an accident or need legal advice, contact Nancy here and at 647-789-2349.