Ontario No-Fault Claim Lawyers
Accident benefits are payable to you if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident regardless of whether or not you are fault for the accident, unlike the rehabilitation and compensation that can be obtained in a tort claim against a negligent party. These benefits are payable by your own insurance company if you were insured; otherwise, they are paid by the insurer for the at-fault driver.
Even though your insurer is obligated to provide these benefits to you, there is still the possibility that you will encounter difficulties and spend a considerable amount of time being sent to insurance-required medical examinations or encountering a refusal to fund your benefits. You may need a personal injury lawyer to make sure you receive the benefits you are entitled to under your insurance coverage.
At Strype Barristers LLP, our Toronto accident benefits lawyers have extensive experience representing injured individuals and their family members in personal injury cases. We understand what it takes to successfully obtain benefits and work closely with our clients to make sure they obtain all the benefits that are available to them for their injuries, pain and suffering, lost income and other damages.
The Clock Is Ticking on Your Accident Benefits
In seeking accident benefits, timing is important. You must file a report and request accident benefits within 30 days of the motor vehicle accident. After this step, the process can become extremely complicated, including countless forms and numerous medical evaluations. After the deadline for requesting accident benefits, there are other important deadlines that can have a serious impact on your ability to obtain the benefits you deserve in a related tort claim.
The Insurance Company Is Likely Not on Your Side
The doctors chosen by the insurance company may try to convince you that you are not hurt and can return to work. If a doctor says there is nothing wrong, do not get discouraged. According to the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), 88 percent of people who go to FSCO for accident benefit claims are eventually successful.
For answers to your questions about accident benefits and your rights after an accident, contact us for a free consultation.
