Personal Injury Lawyers: Hamilton, Ontario
Whether physical or psychological, a personal injury can be the result of various types of events. Personal injuries are most commonly caused by:
- traffic accidents
- workplace accidents
- slip and fall accidents
- assaults
- accidents in the home
- product liability and defective product situations
- accidents that occur on public or private property
- medical or professional malpractice that results in serious injuries
If you have been the victim of a personal injury, call us today. Our expertise in this area of law is unparalleled in the Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe area. We can advise you of your rights and find the experts who can accurately determine the cause, potential liability and the extent of your claim. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will fight hard for you in all negotiations and/or court proceedings to make sure that your claim is settled in the fairest and most beneficial way possible.
Why Choose a DWA LAWyer for Car Accident Cases?
Insurance companies – and even the police – can be quick to judge who was at fault in a motor vehicle accident. However, since you and your loved ones were actually at the scene of the accident, you have a valuable perspective on how the events unfolded and who contributed to the incident.
Calling a Wynperle car accident lawyer to represent you in Hamilton, Ontario is your best chance to argue your case. We ensure that you get support both in and outside of the court. We’re available day and night to give you advice and reassurance that we will get the appropriate financial compensation for your needs.
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Common Mistakes Made After Car Accidents
Because being in a car accident is a rarity, very few people in Hamilton and throughout the province know the steps to take when they are in one. It’s also an emotional event, so often individuals are not always able to think clearly.
Speaking Up
First things first, the priority after an accident should be to ensure that no one is seriously injured and in need of immediate assistance or if first responders need to be contacted. While it may be second nature and empathetic to ask if everyone is alright immediately after an accident, this line of questions can lead to problems down the road. Car accident lawyers are familiar with this type of situation.
Witnesses, the other driver, and your passengers may have to recount the events and testify to your claim of being fine at the time of the accident. The insurance company will be less willing to provide you with your benefits if they are able to make a case that you reported feeling fine immediately following the accident. By casting doubt on the link between any pain symptoms that develop later on and the accident, your payout could be jeopardized.
In the same spirit, you may feel responsible for the accident and immediately apologize, but like telling others that you feel fine, an apology can also be a costly move over the long term. If the other party decides to file a tort claim, your words at the scene will be scrutinized and may be used against you, resulting in your having to pay for damages despite the other party’s liability for the accident.
Not Collecting Evidence
If you’re able to move and get out of the vehicle, gather information from the other parties involved, such as their identification and insurance. Make sure to have them show you their licence and other pieces of identification to ensure its accuracy.
If you own a cellphone with a camera and it wasn’t damaged in the accident, use it to take pictures of the scene. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Ask any bystanders if they witnessed the accident and record their contact information. You or your lawyer can go over what they saw at a later date.
By collecting the aforementioned information at the time of the accident, it will make your case much stronger and clearer for your personal injury lawyers to build and defend.
Not Getting Medical Attention
Injuries can develop days and weeks after an accident, so it’s vital to see a doctor even if you feel fine.
Injuries, like whiplash and traumatic brain injuries, can be invisible or much worse than you think at first glance. Going to a doctor for an examination after a car accident will benefit your case. It will help your lawyers to categorize your injury as minor or serious, which will ultimately determine how much you deserve to receive as compensation.
Keep in mind: the choice of not going to a doctor can be used by an insurance company later on to argue that you didn’t experience a serious injury, and limit your payout.
A medical professional is also in the best position to tell you how much time off from work you need to recuperate properly and monitor symptoms. A consultation will save you from accidentally taking too little time off from work, only to discover later on that you should have scheduled a longer period of recovery. A medical professional will also be able to prescribe the appropriate medication for your injuries.
Seeing a medical professional will confirm your injuries and create records with which you can provide to your Hamilton lawyers for car accidents. It will make your car accident claim for accident benefits go more smoothly.
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Car Accident Lawyers Committed to Your Needs
We understand how confused and scared you will feel in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. There is a lot to deal with, from checking the wellbeing of all parties involved to calling the police and insurance company, to making a car accident claim and statement.
That’s why a Hamilton personal injury lawyer will walk you through the entire process. We look after you and your loved ones to ensure the best outcome for your case.
Insurance Companies
Don’t be deceived by your insurance company. They may try to reduce the severity of your injuries or inform you that your benefits have a cap on them and will, therefore, end at some point. Unfortunately, this is nothing new.
Insurance companies don’t always want to pay what you are owed according to your policy. However, depending on your case, you may be entitled to accident benefits that bypass the limit. Your personal injury lawyer knows what you’re entitled to and will make sure your insurance company complies.
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Insurance Company Policies
In Ontario, liability is determined using methods that can affect the amount of compensation you receive. Additionally, the type of claim filed will determine which method is used for assessing fault. Car insurance policies have:
Note: Every Ontario driver is entitled to statutory accident benefits that are found on their car insurance policy, which include medical, income replacement, and attendant care.
We’ll Get You Answers
Accidents are traumatic experiences that happen in a flash. They can leave people questioning everything. People often wonder why the wrongful death of a family member occurred or what happened to cause the car accident.
Questions like these can be a burden that’s just as difficult to bear as the resultant injuries. Maybe the other driver experienced a medical issue. Maybe you were distracted while having an intense conversation. Or maybe someone’s car malfunctioned.
Working with Wynperle car accident lawyers ensures that you will get answers, accident benefits, and closure. We analyze the car accident from multiple angles to piece together a complete picture.
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