Toronto Personal Injury Lawer Blog - Findlay Law

What should I do if I am involved in a motorcycle accident that results in an injury?

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident with injuries, you must remain at the crash site until police arrive. Inform the police of the circumstances of the crash and injuries sustained, obtain medical assistance for the injured, and get all pertinent information from the others involved, such as names, license numbers and insurance information. This information will be invaluable in the future for any legal actions stemming from the accident.

Should I notify my insurance company that I was involved in a motorcycle accident?

You definitely should notify your insurance company as soon as you are able that you have been involved in a motorcycle accident. Your insurance policy has a requirement that you cooperate with them regarding your accident. However, do not sign anything without the advice of an attorney, as this can affect the financial compensation you may be entitled to. An attorney experienced in motorcycle accident claims evaluation will ensure you are treated fairly by the insurance company.

Where can I obtain information that would help me deal with my motorcycle accident?

To protect your legal rights and find out more about the consequences of a motorcycle accident with injuries, please contact the Hamilton, Ontario location of the Findlay Law Offices today to schedule a no cost to you consultation.

If the automobile accident was my fault, should I admit it?

Do not volunteer the information that you believe the automobile accident was your fault. Before you admit fault, speak to an attorney and your insurance company. Any statement of wrongdoing you make to the police or the other driver may be used against you in the future. Do not sign anything until you have consulted with an attorney, but do cooperate fully with the police.

Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?

Never, ever talk to the other driver's insurance company about your automobile accident. You will live to regret it if you do. If the other driver’s insurance company tries to contact you, politely decline to speak to them. The claims adjusters employed by insurance companies are highly skilled and professionally trained negotiators with experience in using specific techniques to get you to give then information that can hurt your claim. The first thing they will tell you is you do not need a lawyer representing you. However, having an attorney who has your best interests, and only your best interests in mind, is the only way to ensure you are treated honestly and fairly.

Who can I talk to about my automobile accident confidentially?

If you live in Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario or the surrounding area and you have additional questions regarding automobile accidents, please contact the Findlay Law Offices located in Hamilton, Ontario today.

Paralysis is a medical term that refers to the inability to move or use certain parts or activate certain voluntary or involuntary functions of the human body.

Paralysis is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more groups of muscles. This condition usually occurs as the result of a trauma or injury to the nervous system or brain, especially injury to the spinal cord.

The paralysis may be localized or restricted to one specific area of the body, or even one side, which is sometimes referred to as hemiplegia, or generalized over large portions of the body. Two specific types of paralysis are paraplegia and quadriplegia.

Paraplegia refers to paralysis below the waist and quadriplegia refers to paralysis below the neck.

The life of a victim of either paraplegia or quadriplegia changes immeasurably from the moment of the injury. Every aspect of daily life requires the assistance of another person or machinery just to accomplish an ordinary task we all take for granted.

Financial compensation for the costs of coping with these life-long challenges must be assessed to the person or entity that caused this condition to occur.

If you or someone you love has suffered a life-altering injury that has caused paralysis, please contact the Hamilton, Ontario location of the Findlay Law Offices today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn what your options are.

Paraplegia is medical terminology used to describe the paralysis that results from a spinal cord injury. Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of spinal cord injury caused paraplegia. In a staggering statistic it is revealed that motor vehicle accidents cause over 55% of all spinal cord injuries. Paraplegia is a condition that causes loss of sensation and control of the extremities, and part of or the entire torso.

The spinal cord conveys information between the brain and the rest of the body. Therefore, when the spinal cord is injured, you lose the ability to control parts of your body and the ability to feel. The paralysis can be complete or incomplete depending on the severity of the damage to the spinal cord. Paraplegia is irreversible, and victims are left with life-altering challenges and permanent disabilities.

Victims of paraplegia experience various symptoms that result from partial or complete paralysis, such as extreme muscle flaccidity or limpness, the inability to move or feel anything below the level of the injury and the loss of bladder and bowel control.

An individual who has suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident resulting in paraplegia is eligible for financial compensation for medical expenses, loss of present income and future earning potential and the catastrophic pain and suffering caused by the devastating injury.

If you or a loved one has suffered a devastating spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident, please contact the experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers at the Findlay Law Offices in Hamilton, Ontario today.