Slip & Falls
Have you been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident? At Edson Legal, we will advise you on the merits of your claim during the initial consultative session, a service we offer free of charge. Sometimes an out of court settlement is better than going to trial and sometimes the circumstances favor a full trial.
Whatever the case, you need to prove liability. If you slipped, fell, and injured yourself in a building or on property , we will help you demonstrate that the property manager or building owner had a duty of care and was responsible for your slip and fall accident. We will demonstrate how you fell such as how you slipped on a puddle of water while the floor was not being mopped and show that the area where you fell is under the care of the property owner or the property manager.
We will call in witnesses to explain what they saw. We may need to demonstrate that you did not willingly assume the risk and present photo, video, and other evidence as well as medical reports to support your claim. The Edson Legal team has been representing residents of Richmond Hill for over 30 years. We understand what it takes to file a slip and fall claim. Leave the strenuous legal process to us and concentrate on getting back on your feet.
LTD Insurance
Many Ontario employers offer group disability coverage to their employees. There are also private long-term disability (LTD) policies available. These covers are meant to cushion you in case you are injured or ill to an extent that you are unable to continue working at your own occupation , usually for up to a period of 2 years. After the first 2 years, benefits are often available if you are still unable to perform “any occupation” for which you are reasonably suited by reason of education , training or experience.
We will also explain what the terms mean if you have received a denial letter from the insurance company and if you have a meritorious claim we will commence an action for damages , if your claim falls within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of Justice. If you reside in Richmond Hill , the action will be commenced in the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket.
If you are unsure of the merits of your claim, call us at 1-855-702-3119 and we will give you a free consultative session.
Catastrophic injuries
Catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injury, blindness, and amputation greatly impact your ability to work and socialize. Car, boating, and motorcycle accidents, bicyclist-motorist and pedestrian-motorist collisions, slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice are the most common causes of catastrophic injuries.
If you are involved in a catastrophic injury, the law allows you to seek compensation to cater for medical, rehabilitation, case management services, loss of past and future income, housekeeping, damages for loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering, and home maintenance costs. It is recommended to hire a lawyer to guide you through the catastrophic injury claim process because proving that injuries meet the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) threshold for catastrophic injuries , caused by a motor vehicle accident, is not straightforward and the rules and regulations governing catastrophic injury claims in the context of automobile insurance are very complex.
At Edson Legal, we have been representing residents of Richmond Hill in catastrophic injury claims since 1982 and our experienced team of lawyers and paralegals understand the claim filing process. Contact us on 1-855-702-3119 to arrange a free initial consultative session to discuss the merits of your claim.
Travel Insurance
Canadians can get private or government health coverage anywhere in Canada, but this is not possible outside Canada. Travel insurance covers you against injuries, illnesses, accident losses and theft of belongings, trip interpretations and cancellations, and other eventualities.
Not all travel insurance claims are honored. Your insurer may fail to honor your claim for such reasons as failure to get pre-approval before receiving treatment, overstaying at a hospital, making a mistake on the medical questionnaire, and failure to disclose pre-existing conditions.
If your claim is rejected you need immediate legal assistance. At Edson Legal we only litigate in the Superior Court of Justice and handle travel insurance claims of $ 100,000.00 or greater. When you call on Edson Legal, we will review your case details thoroughly, beginning with our free initial case assessment. We will advise you if your claim has merit or not and if it does, we litigate your meritorious denied claim, including advising you on the documents required and doing the paperwork. We have helped many residents of Richmond Hill, ON get compensation since we began in 1982. Call 1-855-702-3119 if you need help in recovering your denied travel insurance benefits.
Life Insurance
If you were a beneficiary of a loved one’s life insurance policy and you get a letter telling you that your claim to the benefits has been rejected, hire a lawyer to help you fight for your benefits. Insurers deny or delay life insurance policy claims if premium payments were not up to date, if there is suspicion on the cause of death and if there is material misrepresentation when taking out the policy.
If you feel you are losing out on your life insurance claim, the team at Edson Legal has close to 40 years’ experience in this field and is available to assist you. We will fight for what you rightfully deserve by filing the applicable paperwork and presenting the proper documents and evidence within the required timelines.
At Edson Legal, our team understands the legal process since we have been involved in litigation and mediation of life insurance claims in Richmond Hill for close to 4 decades now. To book a free consultation, call us at 905-856-3770.
Car Accident
Ontario has “No-Fault” car insurance. Back in the 80s, when two cars were involved in a collision, the respective insurers would battle it out to determine fault. This would be messy and costly. Now, “No-Fault” insurance means your insurance company will take responsibility for all covered damage and specified no fault accident benefits for yourself, your passengers, and your car. There are no questions about who will pay, allowing insurers to concentrate on getting your car back on the road and bringing you back to health.
Following a car accident, you are entitled to income replacement which compensates you for lost income, non-earner benefits if you are completely unable to carry out normal duties, caregiver benefits, medical benefits, attendant care benefits, rehabilitation benefits, and compensation for other expenses. You are entitled to death and funeral benefits if you lose a loved one.
Depending on the seriousness of your injury you may be entitled to damages in a negligence claim against the driver , negligent road authority and other negligent actors , who are at fault for loss of income, pain and suffering, lost competitive advantage, attendant care, housekeeping medical care expenses, and other expenses. These claims are complex and it’s recommended to have a lawyer at your side. The team at Edson Legal has been handling serious injury claims in Richmond Hill for almost 40 years. . Call us today for a free consultation to determine the merits of your claim.
Motorcycle Accidents
Despite popular belief, motorcycle riders are not at fault in most motorcycle-motor vehicle collisions. Most motorcycle accidents occur at intersections and are caused by other motorists failing to yield the right of way to motorcyclists. Other common causes of motorcycle accidents are poor rider skills, poor visibility, bad weather, poor bike stability, potholes and ruts in the road, puddles, oil slicks, debris in the roadway, railway tracks, and uneven pavements.
Motorcycle accidents often lead to serious injuries, some of the most common being head trauma, disfigurement and broken limbs. Filing a motorcycle accident claim allows you to recover money for treatment, medication and rehabilitation. The law also allows you to seek compensation for attendant care, housekeeping expenses, and income replacement. If you have suffered severe injuries such as amputations or loss of vision, you may file a catastrophic injury claim.
At Edson legal, we help residents of Richmond Hill, ON to file for compensation in good time and for the amount they deserve. We will do everything from filing the paperwork to representing you in meetings with the insurer and in court. We have been around since 1982. Call us at 905-856-3770 and let us review your claim free of charge.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists and pedestrians have certain rights under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). If you have been hit and injured by a vehicle, you are entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of income, attendant care, and pain and suffering, among other benefits. You are also entitled to compensation if a loved one has perished from an accident.
According to Section 193(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, there is “reverse onus” when it comes to burden of proof in a car accident involving a pedestrian. However, some insurers still dispute bicyclist and pedestrian claims for such reasons as disputed facts of the accident. Hire a lawyer to fight for the compensation amount you deserve. Barry Edson and the Edson Legal team have been representing seriously injured pedestrians and bicyclists in Richmond Hill and elsewhere in the GTA since 1982. We will:
1. Inform the insurer from whom you seek benefits within 7 days as the law stipulates
2. Help you file the relevant application within 30 days
3. Help you notify the at-fault party within 120 days that you intend to sue them
4. Help you file third party claims within 2 years for such benefits as pain and suffering, diminished quality of life and psychological impairment.
Call 905-856-3770 if you require help filing a claim against your insurer or a tort claim against the at-fault party.
Wrongful Death
Ontario’s Family Law Act allows you to sue the party responsible for your loved one’s death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit if you suspect that the party acted negligently. Examples of such cases are a loved one being killed in a car accident where a drunk driver is behind the wheel, medical malpractice, , and product liability (such as a faulty car part or defective prescription drug).
You are entitled to financial support to cover what the loved one would reasonably have contributed had he/she not perished, compensation for loss of guidance, companionship and care, direct expenses like funeral and burial expenses, and other direct expenses.
Fatal accident claims in Ontario are often disputed, especially where the defendant feels he/she was not negligent. When you engage the team at Edson Legal to fight for you in a wrongful death claim, you benefit from our close to 4 decades of experience dealing with insurance and personal injury claims. We know the burden of proof required in Ontario courts and we will file your claim and take it all the way to trial in the Superior Court of Justice if necessary.
Brain Injury
A sudden blow to the brain or a shaking force can injure the brain, causing a bruise, swelling, and intracranial bleeding. This is called traumatic brain injury or TBI. Brain injury claims help victims to recoup the money spent seeking treatment and money and opportunities lost from not being able to work. Some of the factors that determine the payout in a brain injury lawsuit are the medical expenses, current and future lost wages, earnings forfeited as a result of the injury, property damage, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.
Barry Edson and the Edson Legal team specialize in insurance and personal injury claims, including brain injury claims. From experience, we can guide you on how much to seek as compensation and in determining the at-fault parties.We will help you demonstrate to the court that the injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic injury.
We have been representing residents of Richmond Hill in brain injury claims since 1982. We empathize with our clients and we work towards getting fair compensation in a timely manner. Call us for a free review of your claim at 905-856-3770.
Spinal Injury
Ontario Health Insurance Plan, or OHIP, takes care of the initial spinal injury costs, including necessary surgical procedures and the hospital stay. However, OHIP does not cover everything. The law allows you to file a catastrophic injury claim to get compensation for drugs, rehabilitation, long-term expenses, loss of income and future income, caregiver costs, and other costs.
The compensation you get depends on the circumstances leading to the spinal cord injury and on available insurance covers. Did it happen due to an unsafe working environment? Was it as a result of a car accident? Was the driver drunk or otherwise negligent?
At Edson Legal, we have been handling spinal cord injury claims for close to 4 decades. We help residents of Richmond Hill, Ontario file the claim, including filing the relevant paperwork and presenting the relevant documents and evidence within the stipulated timelines. We will advise you on how much to seek as compensation. If the claim is disputed, we will fight for you and take the claim to trial if necessary. Call us at 905-856-3770 if you need assistance filing a spinal injury claim – our initial consultative session is free of charge.
Edson Legal are exceptional in pursing personal injury claims for our clients, which since 1982, has given us the reputation of being the most successful personal injury lawyers in Ontario. Our passion is to help those who cannot help themselves and we go above and beyond to achieve success. You deserve to be represented by the best lawyers who have the legal expertise in Personal Injury claims and are familiar with the insurance companies we face.
When you are in a serious accident, your first thoughts are not often based on what your rights are as a victim. You are legally entitled to compensation following an accident or serious injury, such as:
- Product Liability Claims
- Dog Bites
- Long-Term Disability Claims
- Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Bike, and Boating accidents
- Travel Medical Insurance Claims
- Life Insurance Claims
- Critical Illness Insurance Claims
- …and more.
Serious injuries are emotionally, physically, and financially costly. As such, your serious injury case requires a lawyer who will fight on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve for the best possible recovery.
Personal Injury Lawyer Richmond Hill
Edson Legal goes above and beyond for our clients, even setting precedents in court regarding fair compensation for Ontario car crash victims (e.g., Cugliari v. White, Ontario Court of Appeal), which effectively changed the law and made it easier for the people of Ontario to receive the compensation they are due.
Our lawyers in Richmond Hill are expertly equipped to take on legal and insurance issues that arise after any serious injury. Our passion is helping those who cannot help themselves, and our lawyers use their
breadth of legal knowledge to achieve success.
Our history of success and creating winning cases for our clients have resulted in fair settlements and burdens lifted from the shoulders of injury victims. You have enough to deal with—Edson Legal will fight for you with our skills in personal injury, disability, and insurance law. We will ensure that you completely understand your rights under the law, medical treatments you need, the legal process with our lawyers, as well as the financial compensation you deserve, and the process if your case is settled or goes to trial.
Having won more than 10 million dollars in settlements and claims for our clients in 2014 alone, our track record and dedication speaks for itself—and can speak for you too. At Edson Legal, we are not afraid to invest in you to secure compensation from lost wages and medical bills. As a client, you need not worry about paying any upfront costs or retainer fees—we only get paid when our clients win compensation from the insurance companies.
It is important to make an appointment immediately following a serious accident. Our lawyers in Richmond Hill will begin working for you while the evidence is fresh and before any claims deadlines pass. We will explain our fee structure, your legal options, and where your claim stands. We believe in what we do at Edson Legal and we invest everything in our clients in the highest confidence that we will win your case and get you the help you need.
