16 May 2017
Read More "Can I change to a new auto insurance company if I have been in a car accident?")
by Laura Pearce
Yes. In fact, you can change auto insurance companies at any time.
However, if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and you want to change insurers afterwards, there are some important things to remember:
Any deductible that you are required to pay is payable to the c...
6 May 2017
Read More "How is my personal injury lawsuit affected if I am on OW or ODSP?")
by Laura Pearce
You were injured in a car accident and you are now a plaintiff in a personal injury action. There was a time after your accident when you received Ontario Works benefits or Ontario Disability Support Program benefits. In fact, maybe you are still receiving benefits when your lawsuit ends.
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4 May 2017
Read More "When your auto insurer refuses to pay benefits")
by Laura Pearce
Unfortunately, many a person injured in a motor vehicle accident is familiar with at least one denial of statutory accident benefits ("SABs").
If you have requested benefits from your insurer following an automobile accident, has your adjuster refused to pay benefits for medical ...
27 March 2017
Read More "Medical, Rehabilitation and Attendant Care Benefits")
by Laura Pearce
If you are hurt in an automobile accident you are entitled to request the payment of certain benefits from your own automobile insurance company, whether or not you were at fault for the accident. These benefits are called Statutory Accident Benefits, or "SABs" for short. They are al...
8 January 2017
Read More "Ten Things You Should Do After A Car Accident")
by Laura Pearce
It seems automatic to call 911 if you are in a car accident, especially if you have been injured. But besides the obvious, there are some important things you (or someone on your behalf) should do as soon as possible:
At the scene
1. Take photos: Use the camera on your phone to take ph...
