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- Catastrophic Car Accidents Claims and Settlements in Ontario: What to Expect
A catastrophic car accident settlement in Ontario involves two distinct but connected systems that injured individuals must navigate at the same time. First, Ontario’s no-fault insurance system provides accident benefits through the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Second, a lawsuit ag … Read more »
- Shared Fault Accidents: How Partial Liability Affects Your Compensation
Fault in an Ontario car accident can be shared. In a shared-fault collision in Ontario, insurers apply standardized Ontario Fault Determination Rules to assign fault percentages for insurance purposes, while courts assess legal responsibility using negligence principles. If you are partly at fault, … Read more »
- Catastrophic Injury Claims: Understanding the “Catastrophic Impairment� Designation in Ontario
In Ontario motor vehicle accident claims, “catastrophic impairmentâ€� refers to a legal classification that applies to certain severe injuries. When a person is determined to be catastrophically impaired, they may qualify for higher accident benefits, including expanded coverage for medical treatm … Read more »
- CPP Disability & Long-Term Disability: How Do These Benefits Interact?
Many people in Ontario who cannot work due to illness or injury may qualify for both CPP Disability and long-term disability (LTD) benefits. However, many LTD policies reduce monthly LTD payments by the amount of CPP Disability received. In some cases, CPP Disability is approved retroactively, which … Read more »
- Maximizing Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident: A Guide for Injured Riders
After a motorcycle accident in Ontario, compensation often comes from two main sources. First, Accident Benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) can help cover treatment, rehabilitation, and income loss regardless of who caused the crash. Second, if another driver is at fault, … Read more »