Personal Injury Newmarket – Providing Services Since 1982
At Edson Legal, we have been helping clients fight for their rightful compensation in personal injury claims since 1982. Our services extend to Newmarket and elsewhere in Southern Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region.
Slip & Falls Newmarket
Slip and fall accidents are common in Newmarket, especially during winter when walkways are covered with snow and ice. If your slip and fall accident is as a result of negligence, you can sue the at-fault party for general damages (non-pecuniary damages) for pain and suffering and special damages (pecuniary damages) for current and future out of pocket costs.
Some slip and fall injuries are expensive to treat in terms of medication and rehabilitation. However, there is a cap on how much you can get. In Andrews v. Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd., 1978 2 S.C.R. 229 at 261, 265 heard in the Supreme Court of Canada in 1978, the cap was established at $100,000.00 for non-pecuniary damages ($366,000.00 today with inflation adjustment).
You need a lawyer to help you determine how much your claim is worth. At Edson Legal, we will assess the merits of your claim before we take it on and advise you on the reasonable compensation to seek.
Most slip and fall claims are settled out of court, but our team has over 3 decades of experience trying personal injury claims both in and out of court. Call us today for a FREE consultative meeting.
LTD Insurance Newmarket
In Ontario, mandatory legislated benefits that all employers must provide are employment insurance, Canada pension plan, and workplace insurance coverage. However, employers often offer other benefits to attract and retain good employees, among them health insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance covers a portion of your income for a period of 2 years if you cannot perform normal duties of your job (Own Occupation Test) or any other job after the 2 years (Any Occupation Test). Note that while the mandatory workplace insurance covers you should you be injured while at work, LTD covers you even if you were injured off work.
If you are unable to work following an injury or an illness and you had LTD insurance, it is not automatic that you will get compensation. Insurers sometimes deny claims due to reasons like misrepresentation.
At Edson Legal, hiring us to file your LTD insurance claim greatly increases your chances of success while giving you time to recover from your injuries or illness. We have an experienced team that understands the relevant laws and regulations. We will retain top medical practitioners to review and explain your medical records, which increases the chances of the insurer accepting the claim.
Catastrophic injuries Newmarket
A catastrophic injury, which usually involves the brain, spinal cord, or fracture of the spinal column or skull, will typically render you unable to carry out normal daily functions. Catastrophic injury claims give you the compensation to cater for your lost income, medical and rehabilitation costs, and household maintenance costs, among others.
The laws governing serious catastrophic injury claims are very complex and you should not attempt to represent yourself. The nature of catastrophic injuries also prevents you from representing yourself. There are strict timelines to meet (the statute of limitation means you may not wait until you are fully recovered), documents to file, evidence to collect and analyze, witnesses to interview, meetings to hold, arguments to argue, and a lot more. It is particularly important to hire a lawyer if you are filing a claim against a government agency which has strict notice requirements to prevent the dismissal of a meritorious claim on procedural grounds.
At Edson Legal, we ensure you get everything you deserve, keeping in mind insurance companies will try to pay as little as possible. We also ensure the insurer pays up on time. We have been in the business since 1982, in which time we ve learned from our mistakes and successes. Call us today for a FREE assessment to determine the merits of your case.
Travel Insurance Newmarket
Getting injured or ill in Newmarket is tough enough, imagine such an eventuality when you are outside Canada. Travel insurance will cover you for medical care, trip cancellation, personal liability and other benefits, as captured on the policy.
Insurers are happy to take your premiums, but not so willing to compensate you when you make a claim. If your insurer hesitates or is not willing to honor your claim, call the Edson Legal team to review your claim. We will advise you if your claim has merit so you don t waste your time.
The first step is contacting your insurer. We will explain to your agent what happened and we will answer all questions they will have, giving as many details as they require. We will then assist you to fill out the relevant claim forms and send them to your agent for processing, along with other relevant documents such as police abstracts if you ve lost your passport.
If your claim is refused, we will assist you to follow up with your insurer, including gathering the relevant evidence. If you sustained over $100,000.00 in medical expenses Call Us today so we can determine if your claim has merit.
Life Insurance Newmarket
Life insurance companies are very happy to take insurance premiums, but things sometimes turn when it comes to paying up by denying or delaying claims for different reasons. If your claim is denied, you can file a claim. This is where the team at Edson Legal comes in.
We begin the claim process by ensuring we have all pertinent documents and information available, including record of what the insurer s ombudsperson and the GIO (General Insurance OmbudService) which is the regional consumer dispute-restoration system for the industry.
According to the Ontario Insurance Act, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is empowered to review life insurance denial complaints. We will fill and submit the Business Activity Complaint Form for this.
If you have a good case, the claim will most likely end mediation and you will either get some or all of your claim. However, some claims do proceed to trial. The mediation and litigation process can be exhausting. Our lawyers understand the relevant laws and regulations, which increases your chances of success. We have been dealing with the life insurance industry since 1982, which means we understand it well and our lawyers understand what it takes to win.
Newmarket Car Accident Injury Claim
From 1st September 2010, the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) lay out Ontario accident benefits as income replacement benefit not exceeding $400 per week, Attendant Care Benefit not exceeding $3,000 per month (maximum $36,000), and up to $50,000 in medical and rehab benefits over 10 years, unless optional increased benefits were purchased before the accident.
If a loved one dies in a Newmarket car accident, you are entitled to death and funeral expense benefits. For “catastrophic impairment injuries”, medical and rehab benefits and attendant care benefits increase to $1,000,000.00 each. Catastrophic injuries also attract case management services, house & home benefits of up to $100 per week, and other benefits.
To get the extra compensation, you have to file a tort claim. While normal car accident benefits are paid up by your own car insurer, tort claims are against the insurance company of the at-fault driver.
Proving your case in a tort claim is not easy because the at-fault driver s insurer will be trying to pay as little as possible if anything at all. This is why you need a lawyer to prove that your injuries are “serious and permanent”.
At Edson Legal, our lawyers are experienced in settlements and in the tort claim process. You can reach us at 1-855-702-3119 for a free consultation.
Newmarket Car Accident Lawyer
At Edson legal, we know that motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries that change a person’s life forever. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Newmarket, it’s important to get legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. Our law firm comes with the trial experience necessary to set us apart from every other existing firm in Newmarket.
We have successfully represented thousands of motorcycle accident victims and their families in and outside the courtroom. Insurance companies in Newmarket often have to re-evaluate their strategy when they hear we are on a case because they know our success. We take pride in this level of respect because we have earned this reputation over the years through hard work and fighting for the rights of motorcycle accident victims in Newmarket and beyond.
Since motorcycle laws in Ontario are quite complex, you need sound legal advice to ensure a successful outcome. Our legal staff know how to navigate the insurance regulations and tort system and will make informed decisions to get you the best financial compensation you deserve. Regardless of who is at fault, anyone injured in a motorcycle accident can complete a claim. We are happy to help.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Are you looking for legal assistance after a pedestrian or bicycle accident? Welcome to Edson Legal. We provide effective legal advice and representation to those injured in pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Newmarket. Many pedestrian accidents occur due to distracted driving. Sometimes bikers and pedestrians are injured by drunk drivers or over speeding motorists.
There are also incidences where the driver of a parked vehicle opens a door in front of a cyclist causing instant harm. If you have been involved in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, you could be entitled to accident benefits. We’ve worked with victims as well as family members of those who’ve been injured in pedestrian accidents for many years.
We strive to pursue maximum compensation for our clients. We have represented victims who have sustained catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries, fractures, and spinal cord injuries as well as psychological trauma. Our top priority is to ensure that you get the financial compensation needed to get proper medical care, cater for rehabilitation costs and embark on the path to recovery.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death injuries can result in significant unexpected costs such as funeral expenses, loss of potential income, loss of care and companionship. We understand how emotionally devastating losing a loved one can be and it’s extremely hard to deal with a legal battle during the grieving process. That’s why our staff are ready to handle the complexities of your wrongful death claim in Newmarket as you mourn your loved one.
At Edson Legal, we come with the legal expertise and experience needed to ensure you get full compensation after losing a loved one due to someone’s negligent or reckless actions. We even go a step further to connect you with the specialist you need to help you and your family during this difficult moment.
We will pursue full compensation for the wrongful death whether it includes compensation for loss of care, as well as other damages that offer financial or emotional support. We will never settle for anything that is less than what the client needs to get their life back on track after losing a loved one. We have handled wrongful death claims in Newmarket on behalf of surviving spouses, children, siblings and grandparents. We treat every case as unique and incorporate our years of experience to deliver the best outcome.
Brain Injury
When you or a family member sustains a serious brain injury, life in the household will change forever. Your whole world changes because you now have to make critical decisions that affect the victim in the long and short term. You may seek the help of a medical doctor to help you understand the treatment options available after the brain injury. However, it’s critical to also approach an experienced lawyer in Newmarket who has been handling brain injury cases.
At Edson Legal, we have dealt with brain injury victims who face huge medical care and rehabilitation costs after an accident. We offer our clients both the legal advice and representation needed to ensure they get justice after the incident. Many of our clients do not understand their rights when they come to us for legal assistance. We take time to listen to their situation and advise on the next steps.
Since brain injuries are extremely complicated in nature, we always recommend working with an experienced law firm like Edson Legal. Our firm has trial experience as well as the resources needed to fight your claim for as long as it takes. Our goal is to get you the results that you deserve.
Spinal Injury
Spinal injuries can have a profound effect on the lives of both the victim and the family members. Often times, the victim will need life-long care, which can be costly and difficult to get through. Spinal injuries cause psychological trauma to the victim and family and it’s important to consult with a lawyer who understands how to predict and calculate all the damages not only immediately after the accident occurs but also many years into the future. This is the only way you’ll be assured that you will get the maximum compensation available.
At Edson Legal, we offer legal advice for spinal cord injury victims and their families in Newmarket. We believe that serious injuries like these require extraordinary effort during legal battles in order to get the best results. We treat every client with the respect and care they deserve. When insurance companies learn that Edson Legal is on the case, they often have to re-strategize because they understand the level of skill and expertise that we bring to every case. We are never afraid of the courtroom. We have earned a solid reputation over the years because of fighting hard and smart for spinal injury accident victims not only in Newmarket but also throughout Toronto.
Serious Accident Claims
Our Services
We help clients in all types of motoring accidents such as car, bike, motorcycle, boating, and ATV accidents, in dog bite cases, and in slip and fall accidents. We also assist clients in product liability claims, life insurance claims, critical illness insurance claims, long-term disability claims, travel medical insurance claims and medical negligence claims.
We represent clients in out of court settlements, the pre trial discovery process, in t mediation , in the pretrial settlement conference with a judge and where required in the actual trial. We have prosecuted countless cases over the years, proceeding as high as the Court of Appeal ,where in the Cugliari case we established a precedent which rocked the insurance industry resulting in payouts of several millions of additional dollars to thousands of innocent accident victims in Ontario.
Why hire us?
The law allows you to represent yourself in a personal injury claim, but there are several reasons you should only hire an experienced lawyer such as those at Edson Legal.
Understanding the merits of your claim
Not all personal injury claims have merit. When you call us, we will give you a FREE ASSESSMENT of your claim and advise you if it has merit, which allows you to make an informed decision.
Understanding your rights
During the assessment, we will also educate you on your rights and obligations under the law. You have rights with regard to medical treatments, financial compensation, and the legal process. As an example, we know from experience how much personal injury claims are worth in Ontario, which will ensure you do not ask for too much that you seem greedy or for too little that you lose out.
We understand the complex legal process
Unless you have considerable legal training and experience , you are unlikely to understand the complicated Ontario legal process when it comes to personal injury claims. There are many complicated and overwhelming documents to be completed, many timelines to be met, and many processes such as the mediation process, discovery, motions, settlement conference, and trial. You can be sure that the opposing insurance company will exploit the gap in your legal knowledge or that of an inexperienced lawyer to deny you payment or to pay less than you deserve.
Convenience
Hiring a competent lawyer gives you time to recover from your injuries. It also eliminates emotions from the process. A lot goes into filing a successful personal injury claim, including fact-finding and evidence gathering, enlisting potential witnesses, filing countless documents, making arguments, and a lot more. The process also tends to drag on for months and usually years. With a lawyer, you can relax and concentrate on getting better .. You will also have peace of mind knowing that an experienced and competent lawyer is handling your affairs.
