Personal Injury Barrie – Providing Services Since 1982
Barrie has a humid continental climate that is characterized by cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Strong thunderstorms are common in summer and spring and precipitation is usually throughout the year, with average yearly precipitation standing at 37 inches. These conditions contribute to slip and fall accidents as well as car, ATV, motorcycle and boating accidents.
Slip & Falls Barrie
The law allows you to present yourself in a slip and fall accident, but hiring a lawyer is your best bet if you want your claim to be settled. The personal injury claim process is complex and requires an experienced lawyer like the lawyers from Edson Legal.
The process starts with putting the at-fault property owner on notice of the claim. If the property owner does not take an initiative to pay within 2 years, we will write a Statement of Claim document and present it to court, which serves to protect the limitation period. Once we’ve served the Statement of Claim to the defendant(s), they will reply with a Statement of Defence, usually denying responsibility for the accident and injuries.
The process then goes to the discovery phase where both parties exchange evidence. Most cases are settled on the discovery phase. If the claim is not settled, the next step is the pre-trial conference where the Superior Court judge attempts to have the parties settle before the case goes to trial. If not settled, the claim goes to trial. We will argue motions, present evidence, and examine and cross-examine witnesses. Hiring us also gives you time to recover from your injuries.
LTD Insurance Barrie
Consider taking long-term disability insurance to cushion yourself in case you are unable to work following an accident or an illness. This is usually 60%-70% of your normal income, which will assist you to cover the cost of running your household, educating your kids, and so on.
If you have LTD insurance and you are involved in an accident that leads to a disability, you make a claim to your insurer. An illness that makes you unable to do normal job functions also qualifies for LTD insurance compensation. The insurer has to be satisfied that your injuries or illness qualify for compensation.
At Edson Legal, we work with top medical professionals to go through your medical reports with the aim of determining if your claim has merit. If we feel it does, we will assist you to file the claim and you can take the time to recover from your injuries or illness. We will do all the paperwork, interview eyewitnesses, gather and analyze evidence, and make arguments in meetings with the insurer.
Most LTD insurance claim disputes are resolved out of court. If, however, your claim goes to trial, we will represent you throughout the trial process from discovery to motions and from cross-examinations to making arguments.
Catastrophic injuries Barrie
If you suffer catastrophic injuries following a slip-and-fall, car, motorcycle or another serious accident, you are entitled to catastrophic injury compensation under Ontario law. So, what is a catastrophic injury?
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury is set out on the FSCO (Ontario Financial Services Commission) Superintendent’s Report on the Definition of Catastrophic Impairment in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule which came into effect in 2011.
Examples of catastrophic impairments include severe spinal injuries (based on the American Spinal Injury Association definition, including quadriplegia and paraplegia), impairment preventing you from walking independently, blindness in both eyes, traumatic brain injury, and even behavioral or mental disorders like PTSD, depression, and psychotic disorders.
In a catastrophic injury case, hiring a lawyer helps you determine the right person to sue. This is not always clear. It could be the negligent party directly or their insurer, depending on the nature of the accident or the malpractice. We will also help you determine the amount to sue for since you lose out if you ask for too little and you come out as being greedy if you ask for too much. At Edson Legal, we have been assisting clients to get compensation for past and future income, cost of attendant and future care, home maintenance, and housekeeping expenses, and special damages.
Travel Insurance Barrie
Consider getting travel insurance when traveling outside Canada. This will cover you for medical expenses and hospitalization should you be injured or fall ill on your vacation. It also covers cancellations, personal liability, delayed departure, scheduled airline failure and legal expenses in the foreign land.
However, it is not automatic that your travel insurance claim will be honored. Common reasons for denied and delayed travel insurance claims are undeclared pre-existing medical condition, hazardous or adventurous sports and activities, excessive alcohol and/or drug use, unattended personal documents and baggage and personal, failure to provide adequate supporting documentation, and disregarding WHO or FCO advice.
If your travel insurance has been denied or delayed, you need a lawyer, especially if you are ill or have been injured. The fact that you will be far away from Barrie means you need someone who can file the relevant papers, gather and present evidence, and represent you in meetings with the insurer.
It is not uncommon for emergency health insurance expenses to exceed $100,000.00, especially in the United States. If you sustained medical expenses in excess of $100,000.00 and your health insurer has denied your claim call us today for a FREE consultative session to determine if your claim has merit.
Life Insurance Barrie
A life insurance policy will give your loved ones tax-free lump-sum that they can use to replace your income, to provide for your dependents, to pay off your debts, to pay for the funeral, and even to donate to your favorite courses.
However, insurance companies do not always pay. If you have lost a loved one and you were a beneficiary of their life insurance policy, this greatly adds to the loss of the loved one. So, what can you do?
You first need to establish why the life insurance claim was denied. You can get this info from the insurer s Ombudsperson or Complaints Liaison Officer. Other sources of info are the General Insurance OmbudService (GIO), your insurer s claim manager/supervisor, or the IBC Consumer Information Centre (CIC) staff, depending on the nature of the query.
Hire a lawyer to increase your chances of success in a life insurance claim dispute. Hiring a lawyer gives you time to recover from losing your loved one and allows you to continue with your work/business and social life given that a life insurance claim dispute can take years to resolve. At Edson Legal, we have won clients millions of dollars in compensation each year since we started in 1982.
Barrie Car Accident Lawyer
When you are involved in a car accident in Barrie, the law allows you to file an accident benefit (AB) claim and depending on the seriousness of your injury perhaps a tort ( damages) claim as well. Ontario’s law gives everyone some basic accident benefits through their own auto insurers or the insurer of the automobile which you were a passenger in or which struck you. So, how do you go about seeking compensation?
The insurance company is supposed to compensate you for “reasonable and necessary” rehabilitation and medical treatment costs if you have been injured in the accident. You are also entitled to compensation for care and for lost income. Most policies cover up to $400/week in income replacement, but the amount you get depends on your legal representation.
However, even $400/week is hardly enough to sustain an injured person following an accident. At Edson Legal, we have experienced lawyers to help you recover the shortfall in loss of income and future loss of income in a tort claim against the at-fault driver.
Our approach towards tort claims includes ensuring you get leading medical experts to accurately review and report your case, ensuring the insurer settles the claim as quickly as possible (after the mandatory 1-year waiting period), and ensuring you get as much as possible.
You need us because we understand the complex personal injury law in Ontario. Call us at 1-855-702-3119 for a free consultative session.
Barrie Car Accident Lawyer
Unfortunately, Barrie roads can be somewhat of a death trap to motorcycle riders. There are still numerous cases of accidents in Barrie that involve motorcyclists. These victims often suffer critical injuries and in some incidents, motorcycle accidents in Barrie claim innocent lives. This is partly contributed by the increase in the popularity of SUVs and larger commercial vehicles on Barrie roads.
Many motorists are transitioning from smaller cars that are easier and often safer to drive to larger vehicles that have larger blind spots and greater stopping distances. This has somewhat contributed to the increase in accidents that involve bigger vehicles like SUVs and motorcycle riders. As lawyers, our job is to ensure that motorcyclists who are involved in such accidents understand their rights. We not only educate them on their legal rights and responsibilities but also offer the help they need to file a claim and get compensated for the injuries sustained.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Barrie, call Edson Legal today. We have highly experienced motorcycle accident lawyers who understand the anguish you’re going through and will put up a strong case to ensure you get compensated for your injuries.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Each day thousands of people walk and cycle throughout Barrie’s sidewalks, roads and bike paths. Unfortunately, there are negligent motorists who fail to take precautions and cause pedestrian and bicycle accidents in Barrie due to speeding, distraction and carelessness. These accidents often result in serious injuries that affect not only the victims but also their families.
Pedestrians and cyclists who are injured in such accidents can claim compensation and get the financial assistance they need to begin rebuilding their lives after the incident. At Edson Legal we are drawn to personal injury cases due to the passion we have to help serious accident victims as well as their families get the assistance and care they need.
We understand that these cyclists and pedestrians are sometimes highly vulnerable and many of them do not know their rights when involved in an accident that was due to someone else’s negligent actions. When we come into the picture, we provide sound legal advice as well as the necessary assistance needed by the victim and the family to pursue the case further. Whether the case will lead to a trial or an out of court settlement, our legal team is always ready to walk with you throughout every step of the process.
Wrongful Death
At Edson Legal, we have helped many families in Barrie following wrongful death accidents and we understand how devastating losing a loved one can be in any circumstance. We also understand that navigating the legal process when mourning your loved one can be extremely difficult. That’s why we are always ready to come in and handle all the complexities of the claim. Our legal team is highly experienced in wrongful death claims in Barrie and beyond.
The team at Edson Legal will build a strong case to ensure you receive adequate compensation after the untimely death of a loved one. This may include compensation for loss of care, loss of companionship, financial and emotional support. We are also able to pursue damages for loss of potential income as well as the funeral expenses incurred.
Our legal team will take time to assess the case and work with experts to get all the documents needed to build a strong claim. We never settle for anything less than what our client deserves following the death of a loved one. When you come to us as a surviving spouse, parent, child or sibling, be assured that we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you get justice.
Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries have a financial and emotional impact that’s impossible to ignore. A brain injury can occur due to an open or closed head injury related to the skull. Quite often, brain injuries are life-threatening because of the complications that the victim can develop in the long and short term. This makes brain injury cases more complicated than any other personal injury claim. Unfortunately, many victims do not understand their rights when it comes to such personal injury cases. Brain injuries can also occur in the absence of any loss of consciousness.
At Edson Legal, we take time to discuss your situation and have a proper understanding of the unique circumstances that prevail. We are trained legal professionals in brain injury cases in Barrie. Our law firm has years of experience in handling complex traumatic brain injury cases.
Individuals who sustain trauma to the head show signs such as severe headaches, confusion, impaired memory and concentration, unusual fatigue, nausea and dizziness. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury and you need legal advice to file a claim, call us today. We will ensure that your rights are protected under the laws of Ontario . We are ready to discuss your situation and partner with medical experts as well as investigators to build a strong case for each client we serve.
Spinal Injury
When a loved one sustains a spinal cord injury after an accident, the entire family is affected. Other than the physical pain, surgeries and change of lifestyle that the victim has to endure, spinal injuries can cost a great deal of money. The cost of medication, rehabilitation and care can be extremely overwhelming to the family. It’s critically important to hire a legal team in Barrie with extensive knowledge and experience pursuing legal help for victims of such catastrophic injuries.
At Edson Legal, we understand that your world has changed after a spinal cord injury. We know that you are faced with many important decisions, including the best course of treatment and long-term care. We are here to relieve the burden of filing a spinal injury claim by offering the skilled and experienced legal advice needed to ensure you get the justice you deserve.
We are experienced legal professionals who will help you to fully understand your rights and what you are entitled to in the form of compensation. We will build a strong spinal injury case for you and ensure you get a fair and complete settlement. Our firm has trial experience and the necessary resources to take on the insurance company and ensure you get the results you deserve.
Serious Accident Claims
At Edson Legal, we will represent your claims arising from these accidents as well as dog bites accidents. Our experience ranges from slip and fall accident claims with a sprain or a broken limb to complex brain and spinal cord injury claims.
Our Competitive Advantage
Barrie is a large city and there are a number of personal injury lawyers to choose from, but there are several reasons why we have been the preferred choice of many Barrie residents since 1982.
A high win rate and big awards
You should not take a chance with your personal claim because even the slightest mistake can mean denial of the claim. At Edson Legal, our experience, formidable team, and meticulous adherence to the laws and rules have consistently given us a high win percentage over the years. We not only win cases for our clients but also ensure we win big for them.
A strong team
A law firm is always best placed to handle personal injury claims if that is all that they do because they have the necessary experience and manpower to handle the claim. We have an experienced and dedicated team and we use state of the art technology to ensure your claim gets the dedicated and detailed attention it deserves. Our combined force means we are able to consult amongst each other for the best representation of our clients. It also gives us a sound financial base, which is important since personal injury claims often drag on for months or years and we are often called upon to lay out thousands of dollars per claim before resolution to get the case ready for settlement or trial. Many law firms do not have the financial stability to properly develop their client’s claims. Do not become the victim of a law firm that will try to pressure you into a bad settlement because of the law firm’s inexperience, financial instability or fear of going to trial.
Availability and Communication
As our law firm’s rule, the lawyer we assign to you will always be available to answer any concerns that you may have and to do so in a timely manner. This could be via phone, email, or in person. We endeavor to return all client calls within one business day .
Sincerity and professionalism
When you come to us, we will do a FREE ASSESSMENT of your case to determine if it has merit. We will then give you an honest opinion which is the professional and ethical thing to do. Some law firms to get retained will give their clients false hope with inflated opinions about the value of the claim , only to leave the client disappointed and frustrated when the case is resolved. At Edson Legal we will never do that to you. We will conduct your claim with the professionalism and ethical duty it deserves, including taking care of your medical records and fast-tracking the claim where possible and when we see problems in your case we will bring them to your attention quickly so we can adjust our strategy when required and work to remedy problematic issues as they arise .
Comprehensive service
We handle everything from out of court settlements to trials. We will gather the relevant evidence, handle the mediation process, handle discovery, file and argue motions, represent you in settlement conferences, and argue your case at trial when a fair settlement cannot be achieved.
Barry Edson is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association as well as other professional bodies like the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and is a tenacious and effective advocate . A recognized and respected leader since his youth , a former president of his Bnai Brith youth group, former president of the York University Student Federation and a former assistant to the Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa while in law school, Barry Edson is often consulted by other lawyers and paralegals respecting complex legal issues and has acted as counsel for other law and paralegal firms and has been sought out to represent other legal and health professionals when they have been injured. Barry Edson has also taught law at York University , has been an invited speaker at continuing legal education seminars for lawyers and has since 1982 represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario and is one of the most senior personal injury lawyers in Southern Ontario.
