There's
good news for drivers: according to Statistics Canada, the number of
casualties in vehicular accidents has been slashed by half over the
last 25 years, despite the growing number of vehicles on the road.
Having said that, these accidents are still a fact of life, with over
120,000 related injuries reported in 2009 alone.
Aside
from vehicle repairs following these mishaps, drivers and passengers
also have to deal with expensive medical bills for treating their
injuries. Granted, victims can seek damages from the driver proven to
be at fault, but the process is rarely smooth. Insurance adjusters
can use every trick in the legal books to low-ball a settlement
claim. After all, they work for insurance companies and also look to
save more money for their employers. If you feel that you aren't
being given a reimbursement commensurate to the damage and injuries
you sustained following a vehicular accident, a Toronto personal
injury lawyer will ensure that you do.
Your
lawyer can also help if there are disputes over who caused the
accident. Saying “I'm sorry” after an incident will often be
taken by the other party as an admission of fault, even when you are
the victim. Personal injury lawyers will ensure that the erring party
is the one who pays the aggrieved.
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