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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 |
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| I got top settlement out of my case, and I owe it to these legal experts. They helped me when I thought no one could; even getting me compensation for time lost on the job. |
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Geoffrey Toh |
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Agin Court, Ontario |
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| I was pleased with how your firm handled my personal injury claim. I recommended your legal services already to two other people and, after both getting free consultations, they are achieving similar results. |
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Hans Nita |
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Orangeville, ON |
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| My name is Arjun Rai and I was a passenger in an automobile accident involving a drunk driver. Your legal staff found the best possible approach for me to go about suing the driver whose fault it was. I was awarded close to ten times what was estimated for my compensation and have more than what I felt I would be happy with after the accident. Needless to say, I am very grateful for your staff. |
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Arjun Rai |
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Mississauga, Ontario |
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