Accident Advisors - Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to pay taxes on the money I get from my settlement?
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Typically settlements are tax free. It depends however on the nature of your case.
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My child was injured on school property, am I entitled to file a claim against the school board?
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Yes. However, you should retain a lawyer whom specializes in this area of law to protect your and your child?s best interests.
If your injuries are more serious and you meet the requirements set out in the Insurance Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.I.8, as amended, for pursuing a lawsuit for pain and suffering, you may need to put your own insurance company on notice.
Given the complexity to the legislation, it is important for you to have legal representation from the very beginning.
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The driver of the car that hit me didn?t have insurance. What do I do?
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Consult with a lawyer or licensed paralegal that specializes in this area of law. For accident benefits purposes, these claims are typically presented to your own insurance company. If you do not have a policy of insurance, there is a hierarchy of insurers whom would be responsible for adjusting your accident benefits claim.
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I was in a motorcycle accident, but was not wearing a helmet. Am I entitled to receive benefits?
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Certain benefits may be withheld from you if you have been convicted, as a result of the motor vehicle accident, of a criminal offence. However, not wearing a helmet does not generally result in criminal charges being laid.
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I was injured after falling on broken steps in my rental apartment. Can I sue my landlord?
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It depends. There are a number of factors which must be considered including whether or not you had notice of these broken steps, whether the landlord had notice of the broken steps, the location of the broken steps, what caused them to break, whose responsibility it was to maintain and repair the steps, etc.
The answer to questions depends on a lot of factual information and would very from accident to accident. To get information concerning your specific set of facts, feel free to give us a call for a no-charge appointment.
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TESTIMONIALS
Cindy Bilkiss
Barrie, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario
Your staff was so professional, helpful, kind, and easy to work with. On top of the free, confidential evaluation, I was immediately impressed by the direct attention paid to my claim. I got top-dollar settlement and my family keeps every one of you in our prayers during this recuperation period. God bless.
Thomas J. Flandery
Barrie, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario
After my accident, I faced outrageous medical and private-pay physical therapy bills. When before I felt like all legal advice would have been the same old song and dance, this team of professionals went above and beyond the bar. They helped me get back on my feet again.
