What Time Limits are Applicable to Motor Vehicle Accidents?
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you must complete the following steps within the following time frames: 1. Notify your accident benefits insurer within 7 days of the accident. 2. Submit your application for accident benefits (the Form …
What Steps Do I Need to Take After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
As an accident lawyer, I recommend the 10 following steps to take after a motor vehicle accident to ensure that your rights are protected: 1. Notify the police about the accident. 2. Call 911 and attend a hospital immediately if you have …
The Time to Sue in a Motor Vehicle Accident
The time to sue as a result of injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident is generally within two years following a motor vehicle accident. If one does not bring a lawsuit within this time period then the right to sue is …
Seatbelts and the Law
We all know the saying “seatbelts save lives.” Indeed, over the last 10-15 years, the use of seatbelts is certainly prevalent. There are numerous cases, however, that we have seen that involve people who have failed to wear a seatbelt in a …
Passengers under 16 and Seatbelts
The proper wearing of seatbelts is paramount in reducing injury in an automobile accident. The Supreme Court of Canada has recently found that the driver of an automobile must ensure that their passengers under 16 are properly wearing their seatbelts. The case …