{"id":2537,"date":"2019-02-02T17:13:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T17:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/68.183.99.185\/diamondlaw-ca\/?page_id=2537"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:58:26","slug":"catastrophic-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/catastrophic-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Catastrophic Accidents | Catastrophic Injury Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\r\n<p>Often, people involved in serious accidents end up with catastrophic injuries that change the course of their lives. This could mean a significant decline in the quality of life they were living as it confines their abilities to function in daily activities. Not only these injuries affect the victim, but they also result in severe repercussions for the victim\u2019s family. Apart from witnessing their loved one suffering, they might have to take care of him\/her for a long time. As a result, the family could come under severe financial strain. As the pain and <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/suing-for-injuries-suffered-by-members-of-your-family\/\">suffering are considerably higher in catastrophic injuries<\/a>, the victim is entitled to receive much higher compensation compared to the ones who suffer minor injuries.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"multi-col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"multi-h\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mstep-head text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FREE CASE EVALUATION<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Find out if you have a potential case in <strong> 5 easy questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everest-forms\"><script type='text\/javascript'>\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar evf_settings = {\"currency_code\":\"USD\",\"currency_thousands\":\",\",\"currency_decimal\":\".\",\"currency_symbol\":\"$\",\"currency_symbol_pos\":\"left\"}\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"evf-container default\" id=\"evf-11268\"><form id=\"evf-form-11268\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"11268\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2537\"><div class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator arrow_steps\" data-indicator=\"arrow_steps\"><ul class=\"everest-forms-multi-part--steps-list\"><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title active\">Part 1<\/li><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title \">Part 2<\/li><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title \">Part 3<\/li><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title \">Part 4<\/li><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title \">Part 5<\/li><li class=\"everest-forms-multi-part-indicator-title \">Part 6<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"evf-field-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce11268\" name=\"_wpnonce11268\" value=\"da338a8689\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2537\" \/><div 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Term Disability\" >Long Term Disability<\/option><option value=\"Insurance Policy Denial\" >Insurance Policy Denial<\/option><option value=\"Work Related Injury\" >Work Related Injury<\/option><option value=\"CPP\" >CPP<\/option><option value=\"ODSP\" >ODSP<\/option><option value=\"Wrongful Dismissal\" >Wrongful Dismissal<\/option><option value=\"Assault\" >Assault<\/option><option value=\"Nursing Home Neglect\" >Nursing Home Neglect<\/option><option value=\"Human Rights\" >Human Rights<\/option><option value=\"Medical Malpractice\" >Medical Malpractice<\/option><option value=\"Other\" >Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"everest-forms-part everest-forms-part-2 \" style=\"display:none;\" conditional_rules=\"\" conditional_message=\"\" data-preview=\"\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_2\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-radio form-row everest-forms-list-2-columns validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"zZDggdR26A-15\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Did the accident happen within the last 2 years?<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"Required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><ul id=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15\" class=\" evf-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][zZDggdR26A-15]\" value=\"Yes\" conditional_id=\"zZDggdR26A-15\" required ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][zZDggdR26A-15]\" value=\"No\" conditional_id=\"zZDggdR26A-15\" required ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-11268-field_zZDggdR26A-15_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"everest-forms-part everest-forms-part-3 \" style=\"display:none;\" conditional_rules=\"\" conditional_message=\"\" data-preview=\"\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_4\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_mkYIjt21Vk-17-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"mkYIjt21Vk-17\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-11268-field_mkYIjt21Vk-17\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Who was at fault for the accident?<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"Required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><select id=\"evf-11268-field_mkYIjt21Vk-17\" class=\"input-text evf-field-required\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][mkYIjt21Vk-17]\" required=\"required\" conditional_id=\"mkYIjt21Vk-17\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select<\/option><option value=\"I was\" >I was<\/option><option value=\"Other driver\" >Other driver<\/option><option value=\"More than one driver\" >More than one driver<\/option><option value=\"Dog Owner\" >Dog Owner<\/option><option value=\"Disability Insurer\" >Disability Insurer<\/option><option value=\"Private property owner \/ Business owner\" >Private property owner \/ Business owner<\/option><option value=\"City property\" >City property<\/option><option value=\"Landlord\" >Landlord<\/option><option value=\"Other\" >Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"everest-forms-part everest-forms-part-4 \" style=\"display:none;\" conditional_rules=\"\" conditional_message=\"\" data-preview=\"\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_7\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_WFGVAVGgxk-39-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"WFGVAVGgxk-39\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-11268-field_WFGVAVGgxk-39\"><span class=\"evf-label\">What was the cause of the accident?<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-11268-field_WFGVAVGgxk-39\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WFGVAVGgxk-39]\" conditional_id=\"WFGVAVGgxk-39\" ><option value=\"Foreign object\" >Foreign object<\/option><option value=\"Driver ran a red light or stop sign\" >Driver ran a red light or stop sign<\/option><option value=\"Pothole or uneven pavement\/sidewalk\" >Pothole or uneven pavement\/sidewalk<\/option><option value=\"Unsafe left hand turn\" >Unsafe left hand turn<\/option><option value=\"Rear end collision\" >Rear end collision<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"everest-forms-part everest-forms-part-5 \" style=\"display:none;\" conditional_rules=\"\" conditional_message=\"\" data-preview=\"\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_5\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_OOMThIv04f-18-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"OOMThIv04f-18\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-11268-field_OOMThIv04f-18\"><span class=\"evf-label\">What treatment have you received to date?<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"Required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><select id=\"evf-11268-field_OOMThIv04f-18\" class=\"input-text evf-field-required\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OOMThIv04f-18]\" required=\"required\" conditional_id=\"OOMThIv04f-18\" ><option value=\"I have been to the hospital\" >I have been to the hospital<\/option><option value=\"I have been to my family doctor\" >I have been to my family doctor<\/option><option value=\"I have started seeing a physiotherapist\/chiropractor or massage therapist\" >I have started seeing a physiotherapist\/chiropractor or massage therapist<\/option><option value=\"I have had surgery\" >I have had surgery<\/option><option value=\"I have received counselling\" >I have received counselling<\/option><option value=\"None, I am injured but have not received treatment\" >None, I am injured but have not received treatment<\/option><option value=\"Other\" >Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"everest-forms-part everest-forms-part-6 last\" style=\"display:none;\" conditional_rules=\"\" conditional_message=\"\" data-preview=\"\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_9\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_8\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" 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Your answers lead us to believe that you have a potential case. Fill out the contact information below to claim your FREE consultation:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_0\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_Ou9EPfEAfo-21-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-first-name form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"Ou9EPfEAfo-21\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-11268-field_Ou9EPfEAfo-21\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][Ou9EPfEAfo-21]\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" conditional_id=\"Ou9EPfEAfo-21\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-11268-field_QkSQjW4RTe-13-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-email form-row validate-required validate-email\" data-required-field-message=\"Please enter a valid email address.\" data-field-id=\"QkSQjW4RTe-13\"><input type=\"email\" id=\"evf-11268-field_QkSQjW4RTe-13\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][QkSQjW4RTe-13]\" placeholder=\"Email\" conditional_id=\"QkSQjW4RTe-13\" required ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_2\"><div id=\"evf-11268-field_VkGRONADvU-14-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-phone form-row validate-required validate-phone\" data-required-field-message=\"Please enter a valid phone number.\" data-field-id=\"VkGRONADvU-14\"><input type=\"tel\" id=\"evf-11268-field_VkGRONADvU-14\" class=\"input-text evf-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][VkGRONADvU-14]\" placeholder=\"Phone Number\" conditional_id=\"VkGRONADvU-14\" required><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-honeypot-container evf-field-hp\"><label for=\"evf-11268-field-hp\" class=\"evf-field-label\">Website<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"everest_forms[hp]\" id=\"evf-11268-field-hp\" class=\"input-text\"><\/div><div class=\"evf-submit-container everest-forms-multi-part-actions everest-forms-nav-align--center\" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[id]\" value=\"11268\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[author]\" value=\"1\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"everest-forms-part-button everest-forms-part-prev button\" data-action=\"prev\" data-part=\"1\" data-formid=\"11268\" data-label-part-1=\"Previous\" data-label-part-2=\"Back\" data-label-part-3=\"Back\" data-label-part-4=\"Previous\" data-label-part-5=\"Previous\" data-label-part-6=\"Back\"  style=\"display:none;\">Previous<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"everest-forms-part-button everest-forms-part-next button\" data-action=\"next\" data-part=\"1\" data-formid=\"11268\" data-label-part-1=\"Next\" data-label-part-2=\"Next\" data-label-part-3=\"Next\" data-label-part-4=\"Next\" data-label-part-5=\"Next\" data-label-part-6=\"Next\" >Next<\/button><button type='submit' name='everest_forms[submit]' class='everest-forms-submit-button button evf-submit ' id='evf-submit-11268' value='evf-submit' data-process-text=\"Processing\u2026\" conditional_rules='&quot;&quot;' conditional_id='evf-submit-11268' style=\"display:none\" id=\"evf-submit-11268\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Claim my FREE consultation<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><!-- .evf-container --><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>We at Diamond and Diamond have vast experience when it comes to dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-are-the-different-types-of-personal-injury-cases\/\">catastrophic personal injury cases<\/a>, especially in the state of Ontario. In the times of despair, you need a lawyer who can get the compensation you deserve. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/team\">team of lawyers<\/a> is ready to fight for you!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\t<div class=\"statistics\">\n\t\t<div class=\"statistics-container\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/01\/image-57.png\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"statistics-overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"statistics-text\">Did you know that speeding contributes to 25.3% of fatal motor vehicle accidents?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/car-accident-statistics.html\" class=\"statistics-button\">See more statistics <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right ml-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/h2>\r\n<h2>What is a Catastrophic Injury?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>In layman\u2019s terms, an injury is termed as a \u201ccatastrophic\u201d injury if it significantly reduces your ability to live the life you had been living before the accident. Typically, six conditions are considered to be \u201ccatastrophic.\u201d The conditions are paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia, that leaves a person unable to use some or all of his limbs or torso; amputation that results in complete loss of function of an arm or leg; total loss of vision in both eyes; severe brain impairment, such as suffering from a vegetative state; a combination of impairments that results in a 55 percent impairment of an entire person; or, any marked or extreme impairment caused by a mental or behavioural disorder.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/sandra-zisckind-on-catastrophic-injuries\/\">catastrophic injury<\/a> requires proof of at least one from the following:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Paraplegia<\/li>\r\n<li>Tetraplegia<\/li>\r\n<li>Severely impaired ambulatory mobility of use of an arm<\/li>\r\n<li>Amputation<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of vision in both eyes<\/li>\r\n<li>Traumatic brain injury<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/whole-person-impairment\/\">impairment resulting in 55 percent of the whole person<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Mental or behavioural disability of 55 percent of the whole person<\/li>\r\n<li>Impairment of three or more functional areas<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>A thing that you must keep in mind is that the laws <span>determining if it is a catastrophic injury<\/span> or not are highly complex in nature. Therefore, you must seek the legal advice of an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury lawyer<\/a> to have the best chances of recovering your losses in the form of compensation. \t\t\t\t<section class=\"csa-approved-ar-sec text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Tell the difference between catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries by reading our guide now.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-is-the-difference-between-catastrophic-versus-non-catastrophic-injuries\/\">Know More About Catastrophic & Non-Catastrophic Injuries<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<p class=\"p1 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are suffering from a long term disability and looking for disability benefits in Canada, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/our-team\"><span class=\"s2\">personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0at Diamond &amp; Diamond can help you with the process of filing a claim. We have representation across Ontario, including.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/contact\/toronto\"><span class=\"s4\">Toronto<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/barrie-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Barrie<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/hamilton-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Hamilton<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/london-ontario-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">London<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/mississauga-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Mississauga<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/orangeville-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Orangeville<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/ottawa-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Ottawa<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/peterborough-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Peterborough<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/sudbury-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Sudbury<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/thunder-bay-personal-injury-lawyer\"><span class=\"s4\">Thunder Bay<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/top-windsor-personal-injury-lawyers\"><span class=\"s4\">Windsor<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\t<div class=\"faq-cta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"speak-lawyer\">\n\t\t<strong>Have you recently been injured in a Car Accident?<\/strong>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/intaker.com\/diamonddiamondlawyersllp\/main-bot-v2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chat Now<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"rs-tele\">\n\t\t\t<h4>OR CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:1-800-567-4878\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/10\/tele.png\" alt=\"\"> 1-800-567-<span>HURT<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Changes to Ontario Catastrophic Impairment Law<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>In 2016, new laws for <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-catastrophic-impairment\">catastrophic impairment<\/a> came into effect. There were three main changes made to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The most notable of them was the decision to reduce maximum medical and rehabilitation benefits to $1 million from $2 million. However, there\u2019s a provision under which motorists can increase their benefits to $2 million by agreeing to pay an additional premium.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Another noteworthy change introduced to standard accident benefits schedule was the introduction of new definitions for the Amputations, Loss of vision, <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/brain-injuries-types-and-symptoms\/\">Traumatic brain injury<\/a>, Mental impairment, and Behavioural impairment.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p>The last and perhaps the most critical change was made to the non-earner benefits. Earlier, non-earners (students, stay at home moms and dads, and retired individuals) benefits were payable for life. Now, the non-earners are entitled to benefits only for two years with weekly payments of $185 for the catastrophically injured. However, the victim will no longer have to wait for 26 weeks to start receiving non-earner benefit. Under the new law, this waiting period is capped at four weeks. \t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"h-protip-sec\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"63\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/Screenshot_1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Pro Tip <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Take note that if you successfully file for a catastrophic injury claim, you will also be entitled to a case manager or a healthcare professional (occupational therapist or nurse).<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer whom you can trust<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Catastrophic injury cases are no joke; catastrophic injuries are no joke, insurance companies are no joke. They will try to make the case as hard as they can. Therefore, you need a lawyer who has faced these uphill battles and came out on the winning side. Diamond and Diamond\u2019s Ontario catastrophic injury attorneys have ample amount of experience fighting these cases. We well and truly understand what compensation means to you and your family. We will fight for you at every turn of the road, trying to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Consulting the right lawyer is not enough, consulting at the right time is as important if not more. One should try consulting a lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s the time when the details of the accident are fresh in your mind. Remember, a single detail could swing the case in your favour. Therefore, contact our injury lawyers as soon as you possibly can and schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p>You can contact 1-800-567-HURT (4878) or use our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/get-a-free-consultation\">CASE EVALUATION TOOL<\/a>\u00a0to schedule a FREE consultation.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know About Catastrophic Accidents<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h5>What Is A Catastrophic Injury?<\/h5>\r\n<p>Ontario law provides six definitions of what can be considered a catastrophic injury. The definitions are paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia, that leaves a person unable to use some or all of his limbs or torso; amputation that results in complete loss of function of an arm or leg; complete loss of vision in both eyes; severe brain impairment, such as suffering from a vegetative state; a combination of impairments that results in a 55 percent impairment of an entire person; or, any marked or extreme impairment caused by a mental or behavioural disorder.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Determining A Catastrophic Impairment<\/h5>\r\n<p>While some catastrophic injuries, such as amputation, may appear fairly straightforward to diagnose, other injuries will require a much more thorough medical process to determine if they qualify as catastrophic. Brain impairments and impairments due to mental and behavioural disorders are classified according to legally accepted scales. If a person suffering a catastrophic impairment is misdiagnosed then the implications for the victim, including available financial compensation, could be devastating. Victims of catastrophic injuries should seek legal advice as quickly as possible as a personal injury lawyer will often be able to see to it that the victim gets a proper diagnosis and, if need be, a second opinion from another qualified medical professional.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Benefits<\/h5>\r\n<p>Sufferers of catastrophic industries are entitled to benefits that are much higher than what most other car crash victims are entitled to. Medical and rehabilitation benefits are capped at $1,000,000, as are claims for attendant care. Additionally, suffering from a catastrophic injury can often extend the period of receiving other claims, such as income replacement benefits and caregiver benefits, especially if the injury means that finding employment after a certain period of time is unlikely. Finally, while catastrophic injury benefits may seem high, the associated cost of treating and dealing with such injuries means that for many sufferers this money may not be enough. In motor vehicle accidents, issues of liability may arise if the other driver, or even the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer, were at least partially at fault for the crash. Dealing with a catastrophic injury is both emotionally and financially draining, and it is important to hold any at-fault parties responsible in order to help ease this burden. Fighting for compensation after a catastrophic injury, however, cannot be done alone, and one of the first steps victims should take is to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer about what options are available.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"advgb-tabs-3b987436-a5b1-4115-a565-1a2b9300c275\" class=\"wp-block-advgb-tabs advgb-tabs-block\" style=\"border: none;\"><style><\/style><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\t<div class=\"rs-cta-box eligible_claim\">\n\t\t<div class=\"rs-chat-now\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Check if you\u2019re eligible for a claim<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.<br>\nTalk directly with our legal team to review your case details for free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorney.chat\/diamondlaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/10\/chat-head.png\" alt=\"\"> Chat Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"testimonial_rotator_wrap_\" class=\"testimonial_rotator_wrap\">\n\t<div id=\"testimonial_rotator_\" class=\"testimonial_rotator  cycletwo-slideshow format-rotator template-default testimonial-rotator-single \" data-cycletwo-timeout=\"5000\" data-cycletwo-speed=\"1000\" data-cycletwo-pause-on-hover=\"true\"  data-cycletwo-swipe=\"true\" data-cycletwo-fx=\"\" data-cycletwo-auto-height=\"calc\" data-cycletwo-slides=\"> div.slide\" data-cycletwo-log=\"false\" >\n<div class=\"testimonial_rotator testimonial_rotator_single template-default hreview itemreviewed item  cf-tr\">\n<div class=\"text testimonial_rotator_description\">\n<h2 class=\"testimonial_rotator_slide_title\">A.M.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"testimonial_rotator_stars cf-tr\">\n\t<span class=\"testimonial_rotator_star testimonial_rotator_star_1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t<span class=\"testimonial_rotator_star testimonial_rotator_star_2\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t<span class=\"testimonial_rotator_star testimonial_rotator_star_3\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t<span class=\"testimonial_rotator_star testimonial_rotator_star_4\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span>\t<span class=\"testimonial_rotator_star testimonial_rotator_star_5\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial_rotator_quote\">\n\"Liked the service I received from the staff at Diamond and Diamond. Very happy with the outcome of my claim!\"<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"testimonial_rotator_microdata\">\n\t<div class=\"item\"><div class=\"fn\">Diamond and Diamond Lawyers<\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"rating\">5<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"dtreviewed\"> 2019-04-30T05:35:29+00:00<\/div>\t<div class=\"reviewer\"> \t<div class=\"fn\"> <\/div>\t<\/div>\"Liked the service I received from the staff at Diamond and Diamond. Very happy with the outcome of my claim!\"\t<div class=\"summary\"> <\/div>\t<div class=\"permalink\"> https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/testimonials\/a-m\/<\/div>\t<\/div><!-- .testimonial_rotator_microdata -->\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial_rotator_microdata\">\n\t<div class=\"rating\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"count\">1<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"item\"><div class=\"fn\">Diamond and Diamond Lawyers<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #testimonial_rotator_ -->\n<\/div><!-- .testimonial_rotator_wrap -->\n\n\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\r\n<p>[vc_section][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ About Catastrophic Accidents&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:21|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is considered a catasgrophic injury?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584350013170-0c0dccd1-208f&#8221;] <span>Catastrophic injury are types of injury that substantially reduces the quality of life. There are six conditions that can be termed as catastrophic. They include: paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia), amputation, total loss of vision in both eyes, severe brain impairment, impairment of atleast three or more functional areas, Physical impairment-55% of the whole person and mental or behavioral disability-55% of the whole person.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a non-catastrophic injury?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584350044167-ee38c89e-4ba7&#8243;] <span>A non-catastrophic injury is essentially less severe than catastrophic injury. It also doesn\u2019t fit the description of a minor injury or that of a catastrophic impairment. Individuals that have suffered non- catastrophic injuries are awarded less medical and rehabilitation benefits as well as attendant care benefits.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a catastrophic impairment?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1584350064999-4dda385b-c582&#8243;] <span>The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (\u201cSchedule 1\u201d) defines catastrophic impairment as a long-term impairment that meets the statutory criteria for \u201ccatastrophic impairment\u201d. The complete criteria for catastrophic impairment is found at section 3.1(1) of the SABS.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What medical treatments are there for catastrophic injuries?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1624965181722-4d6b2193-127d&#8221;] <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Healthcare professionals will prescribe several different treatment options for catastrophic injury victims depending on the nature and severity of their accident and injury including surgery, medications, and physical therapy.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">Healthcare professionals will prescribe several different treatment options for catastrophic injury victims depending on the nature and severity of their accident and injury including surgery, medications, and physical therapy.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the long-term effects of catastrophic injuries?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1624965195422-f6ec0677-7b51&#8243;] <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A catastrophic injury can impact your movement, result in chronic pain, and often prevents people from enjoying the activities that they once regularly were able to partake in. This can be very difficult and often leads to hopelessness and depression.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">A catastrophic injury can impact your movement, result in chronic pain, and often prevents people from enjoying the activities that they once regularly were able to partake in. This can be very difficult and often leads to hopelessness and depression.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)?&#8221; style=&#8221;square_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1624965207672-ab96e0c0-b0bd&#8221;] <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, also referred to as SABS, is a form of no-fault insurance. It is mandatory and included as standard automobile coverage. Certain benefits are available to anyone injured in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault. They are regulated under the Ontario Insurance Act.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:33569667,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:4408131},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Saira&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;28&quot;:1}\">The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, also referred to as SABS, is a form of no-fault insurance. It is mandatory and included as standard automobile coverage. Certain benefits are available to anyone injured in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault. They are regulated under the Ontario Insurance Act.<\/span> [\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Often, people involved in serious accidents end up with catastrophic injuries that change the course of their lives. 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