{"id":7387,"date":"2020-07-24T14:07:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T14:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=7387"},"modified":"2020-09-14T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T11:11:58","slug":"how-a-personal-injury-lawyer-can-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/how-a-personal-injury-lawyer-can-help-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Injury Lawyer in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody wants to be involved in a situation that leads them to be seriously injured. But, sometimes, no matter how careful you are, accidents happen, and people get hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer a serious injury that you sustain because of an accident in Canada, you\u2019ll need a personal injury lawyer to help and guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Types of Personal Injury Claims<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best personal injury lawyers will be able to assist you no matter which of the following accidents you are involved in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorcycle accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sporting accidents that happen as a result of negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-related injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and fall incidents<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrongful death<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog \/ Animal bites<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries sustained due to medical negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Law\u00b4s personal injury lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have helped people to get the compensation they are entitled to. Money that they have been able to use to help them to regain full fitness. Or, when that is not possible, cash that helps them to live a full life despite their long-term disability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In theory, you can handle your claim yourself. But, in virtually every case, a far better approach is to hire a legal expert to handle your case for you. When you find the right lawyer, they will take care of all of the following on your behalf:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use their legal expertise to provide the right legal advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do the research to understand all of the options and outcomes for your particular case<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down with you and explain all of those options and outcomes, so you can make a truly informed decision about how your case is handled<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle all of the paperwork and take care of the requirements needed for personal injury claims<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deal with all phone calls and emails<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop you from having to deal with the insurance company and others<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do the necessary research to uncover evidence, which can be used as leverage during negotiations or a court case<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use their connections to help them to build you a stronger case<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent you during negotiations, especially with insurance companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide you with peace of mind, which is especially important during a tough time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you need when you have been injured is the stress and hassle of handling all of the above. We make sure that we take care of you, allowing you to dedicate more of your time and energy to healing as fast as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/07\/22.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"275\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/07\/22.png 768w, https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/07\/22-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important that you choose the right personal injury lawyer to handle your case. Doing the following will help to ensure that you do that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check their credentials \u2013 make sure they really are qualified lawyers. You don\u00b4t want to inadvertently end up hiring a fake one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about their experience \u2013 find out whether they have handled cases like yours before and how many.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that they can handle litigation \u2013 in some cases, it is possible to negotiate a settlement. But sometimes you will end up having to go to court to get your compensation. So, you need to make sure that you hire a lawyer that can represent you in court and has plenty of experience of doing so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about their team \u2013 ideally, you do not want to inadvertently end up hiring a lawyer that does not have a big enough team. Settling a personal injury case takes a lot of work. So, firms that have enough legal staff members can move a lot faster and settle your claim quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss their legal strategy and possible outcomes \u2013 an experienced personal injury lawyer will be comfortable with doing this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss the pros and cons of each settlement option \u2013 there are several potential ways to settle a personal injury claim. You need a lawyer who will explain the processes involved for each option, as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/reaching-a-settlement-when-you-suffer-a-personal-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we have done in this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about their fees \u2013 before you hire your lawyer you need to find out what their fees are. Make sure you also discuss disbursements and other expenses, as well as how and when they need to be paid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you speak to us, we will happily discuss all of this. You may also want to read<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/choosing-the-best-personal-injury-lawyer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It covers the subject of choosing the best personal injury lawyer in more depth than we have done above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a Personal Injury Lawyer in Canada who has the experience, strategy, and legal staff support to handle personal injury claims.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with a Personal Injury Lawyer from Diamond &amp; Diamond<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We serve the Greater Toronto Area and the rest of Ontario. Click through to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/firm-overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find out more about our firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team will explain how the personal injury claim process works in Canada and guide you through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To benefit from our wealth of experience all you need to do is to reach out to any of our offices.\u00a0 We have<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/location\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 law offices located in the Ontario area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so there is bound to be one located near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can call us and do so anytime, we are available 24\/7<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRO TIP:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe personal injury lawyer you pick should be a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario\u2019s Bar).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on Personal Injury Lawyers in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What are the types of personal injuries I can get compensation for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of personal injuries you can get compensation for includes broken bones, scarring, damaged organs, and lost limbs. As well as torn ligaments and tendons. In fact, any injury that causes physical pain, mental anguish, or emotional suffering. You can also claim if your injury led to your losing wages or not being able to work as you once did. An experienced personal injury lawyer will quickly be able to tell you if you have a valid claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What do I do if I get injured in an automobile accident?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get injured in an automobile accident, attend to your injuries first. Keep a record of what happens. Photos, recordings, diagrams, medical records, and receipts for the expenses can all be used as evidence should you choose to make a personal injury claim. You should also note down the names of anyone who witnessed the accident. Try to call a personal injury lawyer immediately after your accident. With their guidance, you will make a good job of gathering the evidence you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>I was fine after the accident, but now I\u2019m hurting &#8212; can I still get compensated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were fine after an accident and only realize that you have been hurt later, you can still be compensated. But there are time limits. For workers compensation claims it is 3 months and for car accidents 2 years. But you need to have reported the car accident to your insurance company within 7 days and notified the defendant within 120 days of the accident that you are seeking compensation. If you don\u00b4t you may not be able to claim. It is easy to make a mistake and end up trying to claim too late. So, speak to a personal injury lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Injury Lawyer in Canada Nobody wants to be involved in a situation that leads them to be seriously injured. But, sometimes, no matter how careful you are, accidents happen, and people get hurt. If you suffer a serious injury that you sustain because of an accident in Canada, you\u2019ll need a personal injury lawyer&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[812],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-needs","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}