Before claims against an at-fault driver, it is essential to understand the meaning of at-fault car accidents in Oshawa. At-fault car accidents are the ones that are caused due to the negligence of the driver. For instance, rear-ending another car, driving under the influence, and breaking traffic rules, among others, are some areas covered under at-fault car accidents.

Suppose you are injured in a car accident in Ontario. In that case, you may be able to claim compensation from the at-fault driver with the help of our car accident lawyers in Oshawa and Whitby for the following areas:

• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of income
• Health care expenses
• Other losses such as home maintenance & housekeeping

Car accidents can be fatal and stressful! Drivers have a duty to drive at a reasonable speed and being actively vigilant on the road. At Kitchen Simeson Belliveau LLP, we strive to serve our clients in the best possible way, as you are our priority. Schedule a meeting with one of our lawyers today.

Every automobile policy in Ontario contains mandatory benefits to which you have access. This is a very complicated area and you should seek legal advice from a lawyer that specializes in car accidents regarding these claims but in general, there are a variety of benefits available as follows:

Suppose you are injured in a car accident in Ontario. In that case, you may be able to claim compensation from the at-fault driver with the help of our car accident lawyers in Oshawa and Whitby for the following areas:

• Income replacement benefits
• Medical and rehabilitation benefits
• Attendant care benefits
• Funeral and death benefits
• Caregiver benefits
• Non-earner benefits
• Expenses of visitors
• Lost education expenses

As set out above, this is a very complicated area and there are restrictions, based on the severity of your injury as to what types of claims you can make. Talk to a car accident lawyer in Whitby and the Oshawa area for more information today.

No payments are required up front at Kitchen Simeson Belliveau. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not have to pay us until your claim is resolved and you receive money. Our personal injury lawyers will explain this in detail at your free consultation. Our car accident lawyers are available in Oshawa, Whitby, Lindsay, Cobourg, Ajax and Pickering, Bowmanville, Port Hope and surrounding areas.

Income replacement benefits (IRBs), generally up to 70% of your gross weekly earnings, to a maximum of $400 per week, are available through your insurance accident benefits while you are disabled and unable to work as a result of the accident. After two years, IRBs will only continue if you are unable to do any job for which you are or may become suitable by education, training or experience.
You can also sue for loss of income under a personal injury lawsuit. The basic entitlement allows you to recover 70 percent of your gross income loss up to the date of trial and, after that date, 100 percent of your gross income loss less any other income benefits that you may have already received.

Compensation for pain and suffering is available only through a personal injury lawsuit and only if you meet the injury threshold defined in s.267.5 (5) of the Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990, in accordance with a certain level of seriousness. To meet the threshold your car accident injury must result in a:

• Permanent serious impairment of an important physical, mental, or psychological function; or
• Permanent serious disfigurement (i.e. scarring).

Your award for pain and suffering will be reduced by a deductible of $30,000 plus inflation since 2003, however, unless your injuries award exceed $100,000, in which case there is no deductible. Your injury does not have to meet the “threshold” in order to be eligible for no-fault accident benefits, however.

You can also sue for loss of income under a personal injury lawsuit. The basic entitlement allows you to recover 70 percent of your gross income loss up to the date of trial and, after that date, 100 percent of your gross income loss less any other income benefits that you may have already received.

If you are unable to carry out your normal caregiving responsibilities, housekeeping or home maintenance duties as a result of the accident or you were not employed at the time of the accident, you may be able to recover some compensation through your insurance accident benefits. Other benefits are also possible, such as attendant care benefits, lost educational expenses, damaged personal items, and death and funeral payments. Additional compensation may be possible through a personal injury claim. You may also make a claim for loss of care, guidance and companionship if you are injured and have financial dependents through a personal injury claim.

Yes, there are strict restrictions and limitations in how and when you can make the two claim types. An experienced car accident lawyer can advise you at your free consultation.

No. Most personal injury car accident cases are resolved without the need for a trial.