Injured from Slip and Fall on Ice Covered Driveway - Can You Make an Insurance Claim in Ontario?1/2/2016 Although we had an unseasonably mild December in southern Ontario, the new year brought us some wintery weather. With the snow and ice, also comes a season of slip and fall accidents in Toronto and southern Ontario. There are always a few homeowners and businesses that delay or neglect removing snow and ice from their property. Occasionally, untreated snow and ice can result in a serious injury due to a slip and fall accident. Slip and falls on ice and snow are a major cause of serious orthopedic injuries, including ankle fractures, and broken arms. Sometimes, a slip and fall on ice can lead to a major head injury, with life long consequences. As such, it is important that homeowners and businesses take care to properly treat ice and snow in a timely manner. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to a slip and fall on an icy driveway, you may be wondering whether you have any rights to seek recovery for your losses. In Ontario, it is often possible to obtain compensation for your losses following a slip and fall accident. Most homes and commercial properties are insured for such injuries and claims. In addition to your injury, you have to establish that the premises was not adequately maintained. It is a good idea to take pictures of the area where the slip and fall occurred, and provide these photographs to your lawyer. It is a good idea to take pictures of the area where the slip and fall occurred, and provide these photographs to your lawyer. To learn more about your rights if you've been injured in a slip and fall accident due to ice and snow, call our office to arrange for free consultation. We offer prospective clients a confidential consultation, with no obligation. Call us at 416-900-1070 or complete our online contact form here.
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There are reports that the Toronto police have identified the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Toronto in the early morning of December 31, 2015. Sadly, a 63-year-old man was killed in this Toronto accident, while he was attempting to cross the street at Danforth Avenue and Gillard Avenue. Following the crash, the driver of the involved vehicle failed to remain at the scene.
First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pedestrian killed in this Toronto pedestrian accident. Unfortunately, there are many pedestrian killed every year in Toronto. Despite efforts to increase safety for pedestrians, many motorists continue to drive aggressively in pedestrian areas. In Ontario, drivers owe a duty of care to pedestrians. When a pedestrian is struck by a car, there is a presumption of negligence against the driver of the motor vehicle. Nonetheless, in accidents involving serious injuries or death due to pedestrian and motor vehicle collisions, it is extremely important to have the advice and counsel of an Ontario personal injury lawyer. Early preservation of facts and witness accounts is critical to the issue of liability. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Ontario, contact Iacobelli Law Firm to speak with an Ontario lawyer. We offer prospective clients a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer. There is no obligation. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ Iacobelli Law Firm P.C. is pleased to announce that Joshua Lindzon will be joining our team in January, 2016. Joshua developed his passion for justice and a desire to help those in need at a young age, after suffering life-threatening injuries in a serious motor vehicle accident. Joshua experienced the challenges faced by victims as they struggle through rehabilitation and recovery, while also trying to navigate Ontario's complex insurance and injury compensation laws. Joshua's experience as a victim guides him in his professional capacity on behalf of injured clients. Joshua is compassionate and he understands the challenges facing his clients, which motivates him to be a zealous advocate. Joshua obtained his undergraduate degree from York University, and his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. Joshua was a recipient of an entrance scholarship to Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and graduated in an accelerated program of study. While attending law school, Joshua also participated in inter-collegiate moot court competitions, which sharpened his advocacy skill-sets. Joshua's practice with Iacobelli Law Firm will be focused on the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death. Trip and fall accidents can have serious consequences. We often walk past uneven surfaces and trip hazards in parking lots, walkways and shopping malls. Thankfully, most of the time, we see the hazard and avoid it. Other times, we might trip, but manage to stay up or otherwise avoid injury. Unfortunately, sometimes, trip hazards can be concealed or difficult to see, and a fall can be sudden and hard. Serious injuries can result from trip and fall accidents, including broken ankles, hip injuries, and other orthopaedic injuries, as well as herniated discs or other spine injuries.. Sometimes, serious head injuries occur as a result of a slip and fall accident. If a serious injury occurs, you may be off work, or incur other damages in addition to your pain and suffering. For most victims of trip and fall accidents, there will be insurance in place to protect the property owners, managers, contractors, and occupiers in the event that someone is injured on their premises. Ontario trip and fall and slip and fall accidents are the most common premises liability claims. Laws dictate that property owners must provide safe, secure, and properly maintained premises. Common causes of slip and fall injuries in Ontario include:
Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ The York Region personal injury law team at Iacobelli Law Firm is saddened to learn of yet another pedestrian fatality in the GTA. This latest pedestrian fatality is part of an alarming trend in increased fatal accidents around the GTA in the past month.
First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this York Region pedestrian fatality accident. At this time, we understand that the collision remains under investigation with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit. This fatal accident occurred on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at approximately 2 p.m., in the vicinity of Highway 11 north of Bathurst Street in King Township. A pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle and, sadly, succumbed to injuries at the scene. Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are being asked to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK. During the fall and winter months, we often see a spike in the number of accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. This is particularly the case when the weather is raining or overcast, and during afternoon and early morning hours. During this season, drivers and pedestrians must remain aware of surroundings and use caution particularly around intersections and pedestrian crossings. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident, you are welcome to call me for a free consultation and have your questions answered. Call us at 416-900-1070 or complete our online contact form here. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ With daylight savings time and the clocks turning back one hour recently in Ontario, there is an increased risk to pedestrians during the evening rush hour. With the reduced daylight during the evening commute, pedestrians are at a much higher risk of being struck by vehicles. During low light and evening conditions, pedestrians and drivers need to exercise more caution. Despite the warnings to drivers and pedestrians, we tend to see a spike in the number of pedestrians hit by cars while crossing the street after the clocks are turned back one hour in the fall. Pedestrians should be aware of this increased risk, and take special precautions for their safety. One way of reducing the risk is by wearing bright and reflective clothing if you are walking during low light or evening.
If you or a loved one is injured as a pedestrian, there are rights and remedies available. When a pedestrian is struck by a car, the driver of the vehicle is presumed to be negligent. Nonetheless, the insurance company will still seek to minimize or defeat pedestrian injury claims. There are steps that should be taken to preserve your rights if you are a pedestrian injured by a vehicle. To learn more, call us for a free consultation with a Toronto pedestrian injury lawyer. We offer prospective clients a free, no obligation, consultation. Call us at 416-900-1070 or complete our online contact form here. Lawyer for Ontario Canada residents injured in the United StatesAs a personal injury lawyer with license to practice law in Ontario and multiple U.S. States, I am often asked about the rights of Ontario residents that are injured in car accidents while visiting the United States. The number of Canadians injured while travelling to the United States is actually quite high. When you think about it, a great number of Ontario residents travel to the United States for business and pleasure. Unfortunately, accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. When an Ontario resident is injured in a car accident while visiting the United States, there are usually claims that can be advanced in both Canada and the United States. To most, it comes as a surprise that a significant claim for insurance exists in Canada, even when you are hurt in the United States. In fact, this is the case, even when no Canadian vehicle is involved in the crash. That is, even if you are driving a rental car in the United States, you will likely have a claim in Canada for your injuries. This also applies if you are a pedestrian and are struck by a car while visiting the United States. Ontario has an accident benefits regime that applies and provides coverage for certain losses caused by car accidents in Canada and the contiguous United States. While the first instinct for many Canadians is to hire a lawyer in the State where the accident occurred, this could mean that you are missing out on substantial insurance claims in Ontario. Most of the time, when a Canadian is injured in the United States, there are portions of the claim that will be advanced agains the at-fault driver's insurance policy in the United States and others that are advanced against insurance policies in Canada. As a Ontario personal injury lawyer with experience litigating personal injury and car accident claims in Canada and the United States, I take a special interest in representing Canadians that have been injured in the United States. Many times, our law firm is able to settle the U.S. claim for the full insurance policy limits and also handle the Ontario insurance claims, for accident benefits and underinsured motorist coverage. Where a U.S. lawyer is required, we have an established network of co-counsel that we work with in the United States. We have helped many Canadians injured in the United States, including accidents in Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina. We may be able to help you too. If you have been injured in a car accident while visiting the United States, call us for a Free Consultation at 416-900-1070 or 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Discusses Rights of Family Members of Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in OntarioIf you have recently lost a loved one due to a fatal motorcycle accident in Ontario, you have our deepest sympathies and our condolences. Although it is difficult to consider insurance claims following a tragic event, in many instances it is important for your future. The sudden loss of a loved one can result in financial hardship and longer term financial losses. This is particularly true where a spouse or parent has been tragically killed in a motorcycle accident.
In Ontario, when someone is killed in a motorcycle accident as a result of the negligence of another person or company, the surviving family members may be able to make a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims arising out of fatal motorcycle accidents may include compensation for the loss of guidance, care, companionship, support and services of their loved one. In addition, your lawyer will need to establish that the other involved vehicle was in some way at fault for the accident. As difficult as it may be, it is important not to delay in obtaining advice from a Ontario motorcycle accident lawyer. There are deadlines that must be met in Ontario, and information to be collected and preserved in order to advance the claim. If you have questions about your rights following a fatal motorcycle accident, call us for a FREE CONSULTATION. There is no obligation and the consultation is strictly confidential. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ If you have suffered an injury due to an accident in Ontario, you may be referred to a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, also known as a Physiatrist. How Does a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor Help An Ontario Accident Victim?Rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists) are medical doctors that have attended medical school. They are not therapists, but instead medical doctors with specialized training and expertise. Physiatrists are experts at diagnosing and treating pain. These physicians
What is Physiatry And What Is The Role Of A Physiatrist?Physiatry is a branch of medicine that emphasizes prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to nerves, muscles and bones that produce temporary or permanent injury. Physiatry, also called physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is one of the 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Physiatrists usually work closely with geriatricians, rheumatologists, neurologists, hospitalists, surgeons and others.
Do not be shy about asking your doctor for a referral to a physiatrist. There are many physiatrists in Toronto and the GTA and their services are covered by OHIP. You will generally require a referral to get an appointment with a physiatrist. The referral can be made from your family doctor. When someone is seriously injured in a Ontario motorcycle accident, they may be able to advance claims for their losses. These claims are usually paid by insurance companies for the involved motorcycle and the at fault vehicle. Following a serious motorcycle accident in Ontario, there are important steps you can take to protect your rights. Some of the steps the you can take following a motorcycle accident in Ontario, include the following:
These are just a few of the steps that you can take to protect your rights following a motorcycle accident in Ontario. There are many more steps that must be taken, and there are timelines and deadlines for filing claims for insurance benefits following a motorcycle accident. One of the most important things you can do to protect your rights is to speak with an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident lawyer. Our motorcycle accident law firm offers all prospective clients a free consultation with an injury lawyer. To learn more about your rights, and to request a free consultation with a lawyer, call us at 416-900-1070 or toll-free at 1-866-234-6093. Or you can complete our online contact form here. |
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