On Legally Resolving Accidents in Canada

Accidents come from out of the blue, and nobody ever expects them. They can happen anywhere, at any time, and can take place swiftly. Accidents could also take on different forms, such as car collisions or even simply slipping on the floor. Not everyone is lucky to escape unscathed from such incidents.

While the random nature of accidents means that there may sometimes be no clear perpetrators, these misfortunes could also be the product of another person's ignorance or negligence. For instance, a driver's drunken stupor may be what caused his car to collide with another oncoming vehicle. Victims can then press charges against the negligent party, in accordance with Canadian law.

Most provinces in Canada observe the law of torts, and thus individuals can be charged for causing damages due to negligence. A plaintiff must prove that the defendant is indeed liable for damages by producing as much proof as needed. Proof that an accident occurred can be procured from eyewitness accounts, the scene of the accident, and even from the very injuries sustained by the plaintiff. Accidents might be random, unforeseen occurrences, but anyone who can be held reasonably liable for causing an accident will accordingly face litigation.