Truck Accident Lawyers In Toronto

There is no denying that when transportation accidents occur, the people involved are frequently left with very significant injuries, and in some cases, fatalities. It is important to select a skilled trucking accident attorney to represent you since handling a trucking accident may be highly complex and challenging. Large truck crashes accounted for over 19% of traffic deaths last year, and they were also involved in roughly 2956 recorded accidents. The number of commercial automobile accidents and fatalities involving large trucks in Ontario increased to its peak level in more than 20 years in 2020. In addition, transport truck accidents spiked 40%. This further illustrates the increased likelihood of witnessing or being part of a truck accident.

After suffering a truck accident, you might be curious whether recurring to a lawyer is the best choice. Contracting an accident lawyer gives you a series of advantages:

• Understanding of trucking regulations: Truck accident lawyers have deep understanding of national and state trucking regulations, which can be complicated. They can use this knowledge to investigate the accident and determine whether the truck driver or trucking company violated any regulations.
• Gathering evidence & investigation and evidence gathering: After an accident, a lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses. This can be critical in building a strong case.
• Negotiation with insurance companies: Trucking companies and their insurance companies often have teams of lawyers and adjusters who will try to minimize their liability and pay out as little as possible. An accident lawyer can negotiate with these parties on your behalf to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
• Court representation: If the case goes to court, a truck accident lawyer can represent you and fight for your rights. They can present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and argue your case before a judge and jury.
• Experience with similar cases: A truck accident lawyer who has experience handling similar cases can provide valuable insights and advice based on their past successes and failures.

If you are injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle, you are entitled to apply for medical, economic, and other benefits. It does not matter who is at fault for the accident. If you are injured because of an accident, you are entitled to apply, even if you do not have insurance.

The amount and type of benefits available depend on the type of injury. There are three main categories of injuries: Minor injuries, Catastrophic, and Non-catastrophic.

A common dispute with the insurance company and the insurance adjuster is a difference of opinion with respect to the category of the injury.

Statutory accident benefits cover a wide range of damages, regardless of who caused the accident. SABS lists some of the available benefits:

• Income replacement benefit – If you are unable to work because of your injuries, you can receive up to 70 percent of your gross weekly income (with a max figure of $400.00 per week and a max duration of 104 weeks). If you are unable to do any job that is reasonably suited for you can receive benefits past 104 weeks.
• Non-earner benefit – If you don’t qualify for income replacement benefits but are at least 18 and “suffer a complete inability to carry on your normal life,” you can receive non-earner benefits, which entitle you to $185.00 per week for a period of 104 weeks.
• Medical and rehabilitation benefits – Medical and rehabilitation benefits – covers medical and therapeutic expenses not covered under OHIP. Common items include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, medications, assistive devices, and home and vehicle modifications. There is a maximum amount available depending upon the severity of the injuries of $3500 for a Minor Injury, $65,000 for a non-catastrophic injury and $1,000,000 for a catastrophic injury unless you have optional benefits.
• Attendant care benefits – If your injuries require you to hire an attendant to assist you with personal care activities, this benefit will provide you with up to $3,000 per month to help with the costs.
• Expenses of immediate family members to the hospital.
Reimbursement for personal effects destroyed in an accident.
• Funeral and Death Benefits

MK Law counts with a team of experienced lawyers, working specifically on accident claims. We count with over 10 years of experience and our time working with injury claims has allowed us to understand how traumatic and complicated the process can be.

We offer Free consulations so you can familiarize with your case and the team. Our fees are also held on a No Win No Fee Basis, so you do not pay unless we win.

Our team is aware of how complicated it can be for injury victims to travel, so we are able to provide flexible ways to communicate with us, whether is through online calls, or home and hospital visits.