Canadians Injured In the U.S. : Cross Border Auto Accidents
Canadians travel to the United States frequently, for vacations, business and countless other reasons. Unfortunately, accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. It is especially difficult to deal with a serious accident when you are in another jurisdiction. If you are injured in a car accident while in United States, there are remedies available to compensate you for your losses.
Fortunately, Canadians will often be able to access insurance benefits through their own insurance company, even for car accidents that occurred in the United States. In addition to obtaining accident benefits or disability insurance payments from your Canadian insurer, you may also be able to claim against the insurance company for the other vehicle/driver in the United States.
If you are an Ontario resident, and were injured in a car accident in the United States, there is a chance that the at fault party may be uninsured or underinsured. That is, the other driver's insurance limits may not be sufficient to pay for your claim. Many States have lower minimun insurance requirements for drivers than Ontario. In those situations, you may be able to advance a claim in Ontario, Canada for the uninsured and underinsured benefits that form part of your Ontario motor vehicle insurance policy.
Cross border personal injury cases can be complex and you should not delay in consulting a Ontario personal injury lawyer to make sure your rights are fully protected.
Ontario lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli, obtained his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Michigan State University and he is licensed to practice law in the province of Ontario and in the State of Michigan and State of Florida. Andrew is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal. Before returning to Ontario, Andrew litigated serious personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims in the United States. Andrew has established a network of legal professionals in the United States with whom he is able to co-ordinate legal proceedings which must be conducted in the United States.
Fortunately, Canadians will often be able to access insurance benefits through their own insurance company, even for car accidents that occurred in the United States. In addition to obtaining accident benefits or disability insurance payments from your Canadian insurer, you may also be able to claim against the insurance company for the other vehicle/driver in the United States.
If you are an Ontario resident, and were injured in a car accident in the United States, there is a chance that the at fault party may be uninsured or underinsured. That is, the other driver's insurance limits may not be sufficient to pay for your claim. Many States have lower minimun insurance requirements for drivers than Ontario. In those situations, you may be able to advance a claim in Ontario, Canada for the uninsured and underinsured benefits that form part of your Ontario motor vehicle insurance policy.
Cross border personal injury cases can be complex and you should not delay in consulting a Ontario personal injury lawyer to make sure your rights are fully protected.
Ontario lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli, obtained his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Michigan State University and he is licensed to practice law in the province of Ontario and in the State of Michigan and State of Florida. Andrew is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal. Before returning to Ontario, Andrew litigated serious personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims in the United States. Andrew has established a network of legal professionals in the United States with whom he is able to co-ordinate legal proceedings which must be conducted in the United States.
Lawyer Referrals and Affiliations for Canadians Injured in the United StatesIn personal injury cases where the legal proceedings must be commenced in the United States, our personal injury law firm can refer you to personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and other attorneys in the United States. We have relationships with some of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. Iacobelli Law Firm will also be able to co-counsel in order to coordinate efforts in Canada.
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If you are unsure whether your claim needs to proceed in Ontario or the United States, contact Iacobelli Law Firm to speak with a personal injury lawyer. If you would like our assistance in locating an attorney in the Unted States, please call 416-900-1070 or 1-866-234-6093 or fill out our contact form here.
