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Brain Injury: Evaluating the Losses
Motor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injury. Car accident victims who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, often live with physical, emotional, psychological and cognitive functions that are lost or forever changed as a result of the initial injury. Traumatic brain injuries, create life long losses that […]
Learning to Adjust: Living with a Long-term Disability
The Ontario Nurses’ Association states that 1 in 3 Canadians will be disabled for 90 days or more at least once before they reach age 65. Macleans recently reported that each year, 6% of Canadian workers are forced to change their work status due to “a personal illness or disability, either taking an extended leave […]
Looking to find a personal injury lawyer in Toronto? Ask these questions before hiring
When you go to see a prospective Toronto personal injury lawyer, he will have many questions for you. You will be asked about the accident, how it occurred, who was at fault, witnesses, injuries, medical examinations and diagnosis. Just as a professional in any field has varying degrees of ability and experience in different areas, […]
I’ve been injured in a car accident with an uninsured driver, who pays the bills?
Car accidents are frightening and suffering from an injury adds more stress to the situation. You may then discover that the other driver does not have any car insurance. This can cause complete panic, as you wonder how you are going to cover repairs and medical costs. Insurance is required in Canada to ensure that […]
On the Road Again: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety after a Car Accident
Whether you were the driver, passenger or an observer, its normal to feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, even angry immediately after a car accident. It’s also normal to feel many different emotions or not much of anything at all, as everyone deals with trauma differently. Injuries sustained in car accidents are commonly described as whiplash, neck […]
Personal Injury Mediation. What To Expect
Personal injury mediation is an informal settlement meeting, of the parties involved in the personal injury lawsuit. Mediation is a very important part of the personal injury claim process. In Ontario, meditation is a mandatory step before the case is allowed to go to trial. It is held in a conference room, presided over by a […]
Preparing for Discovery – What Those Who Have Been Injured Can Expect
Thorough preparation prior to discovery can positively impact the size of your personal injury settlement Affidavit of Documents Within the discovery process, each party must give the other side an Affidavit of Documents, which lists all relevant evidence in their possession. The purpose of this is to allow each side to review the documents relevant […]
Coping with an Accident Injury: What accident benefits and expenses are covered in my claim?
When you find yourself injured from an accident, there are so many different things to think about, it can be overwhelming and leave you unsure where to start. Medical bills and rehabilitation costs can add up quickly after an accident injury, and the last thing you want to be doing is dealing with the stress of […]
Proving Post Accident Chronic Pain In The Absence of Medical Evidence
When people are injured in a car accident, the physical signs of injury can heal within a few months, in spite of remaining pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting for a minimum of 6 months. In many situations, the pain begins due to an auto accident. Chronic pain is a difficult disability […]
Video Surveillance Is A Common Tactic Used By Defending Insurers
Compelling evidence is the most crucial component of any personal injury claim dispute. Video surveillance is one of the most powerful tools insurance companies have at their disposal. Video evidence can influence pre-trial negotiations, jury decision-making and courtroom verdicts. Anyone who has initiated a car accident injury claim should expect to be a target of […]
Fibromyalgia Litigation Chart- What you need to know to ensure a successful outcome
Slip and Fall Injury Prevention – Tips to Safeguard Your Home and Personal Liability
The winter season in Toronto, GTA, and Barrie area can be a beautiful and scenic wonderland but it is also full of peril and danger. Nobody wants an injury to occur on their property but it happens and you can and will be held liable, which can quickly turn winter from a wonderland to a […]
Accidents Can Just Happen. Fair Settlements Don’t . Why Do Some People Fail To Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?
In many cases victims of serious personal injuries innocently assume the “system” will do the “right” thing. They mistakenly believe the insurance company will make a fair payout without hassle or argument. They trust the kind person at the insurance company. Because they have never any experience even similar to this they do […]
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
You should look for a lawyer who deals only with the kind of legal issue you have. A real estate lawyer can help you buy or sell your house; if you are separating or getting a divorce, a family law lawyer is the best choice. If you or a family member has been injured […]
What Rules of the Road Apply to Scooters and E-bikes?
The makeup of the road traffic in places like Toronto and Barrie has drastically changed over the last 5 years. Where once the cars, trucks and motorcycles had to share the road only with bicycles and pedestrians, today drivers have to be on the lookout for scooters and e-bikes as well. This leaves many drivers […]
Personal Injury Negligence – What does it mean?
Negligence is a term used for acts of carelessness or neglect A vast majority of accidents causing serious injury happen due to acts of negligence. Whether Involving car accidents on highways or serious workplace injuries, failure to follow rules is one of the main causes of severe accidents. When someone has failed to take necessary […]
What does Threshold & Deductible Mean?
The Kahler Personal Injury Law Firm has the dedication, knowledge and experience to achieve the highest results for its clients. Threshold and deductible are two important terms that people involved in a personal injury law suit must know. The threshold and the deductible combined can prove burdensome for victims of motor vehicle collisions and reduce […]
Tort Law: Legal doctrines, whose side are they on?
Tort Law: A complicated law for complex situations On their own, car accidents are often extremely complex in terms of the laws governing them. The at fault driver/drivers have insurance that is supposed to cover any injuries or damages caused. For instance, it can be increasingly complicated when a stolen car causes the accident, or […]
Car Insurance Disputes and Mediations
As seen in an article released February 15 th, 2012 by Stanley Pasternak a director at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – “For the second time in less than a week, the provincial auto insurance regulator (the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, or FSCO), has been emphatically told by the Ontario court that disputes in […]
Texting While Driving And The Rise in Car Accidents
Texting while driving is the action of writing, reading, and sending text based messages on a cell phone while being behind the wheel of an automobile. Most drivers know that using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of a car accident significantly. Here are some statistics you may not have known: According to […]
Auditor General Report on Public Insurance
“Delayed benefits are not just inconvenient – they can also potentially cause financial hardship and hinder medical improvement and return to work. Inconsistent decision-making inadvertently treats similar claimants differently.” In a 347-page annual report released on Wednesday, the MB auditor general says that Manitoba Public Insurance does not always offer or provide personal injury protection […]
Motor Vehicle Deaths Usually Peak in Warmer Months
According to Statistics Canada, Motor Vehicle Deaths usually peak in warmer months, with the month of March being one of the safest months for driving. Statistics Canada research found that between the years of 2000 to 2004, an average of just under 8 Canadians died each day in auto accidents. However, the daily number of […]
Slip and Fall injuries can have serious implications for seniors
Slip and Fall injuries can have serious implications for seniors, and often result in long-term disability, loss of independence or even death. In addition, there can also be significant personal costs. Wet or slippery floors, abrupt changes in flooring height, inadequate lighting, poorly built or maintained walkways and stairways and other negligent situations can present […]
Courts Instruct Ontario Judges To Assume Jurisdiction
Courts instruct Ontario judges to assume jurisdiction when a claim involves a contract made in Ontario or is governed by Ontario law. In June 2003 Morgan van Breda, an Ontario women traveled from Toronto for a vacation at a Breezes resort in Cuba. Soon after arriving at the resort, Van Breda was paralyzed after an […]
Safe Driving Tips & How To Avoid Winter Car Accidents
Lets face it, If you live in Toronto or Barrie Driving in winter conditions can be challenging. As part of a their continued commitment to awareness and prevention, the Toronto car accident lawyers at the Kahler Personal Injury law Firm offer some safety tips for the fast approaching winter driving season. In Ontario, the […]
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