What does it mean when an insurance company acts in "bad faith"? Ottawa disability claims denied arbitrarily and unfairly. Insurance companies sell policies of insurance to cover losses in the event of an accident (disability, car insurance, property insurance, fire loss insurance, critical illness insurance for example). The policies are sold on the basis that [...]
Are insurers allowed to hire private investigators to follow you? Why do insurance companies hire private investigators? Insurance company regularly hire private investigators who conduct investigations about the injury victim. They conduct surveillance, obtain background information, take pictures, take photos and review an injured person’s online profile such as Facebook posts and photos. In doing [...]
Think meeting the insurance adjuster wihout a lawyer is a good idea? Think again. Why do they want to meet? It is the insurance adjuster’s job to find ways to reduce the value of your case or get rid of it entirely. The more documents they have the more chances they will find something to hang [...]
1. If you are injured in any accident, you have the right to sue and seek compensation. 2. If you intend to sue, there are limitation periods that can prevent you from suing and you must therefore start a court action within the set time limits, otherwise, you will forever lose your right to sue [...]
Take no time to document what happened at the accident, as soon as you are able. Take no time to take notes during your recovery so that you remember how much you suffered. Don’t listen to your treating physicians, especially regarding treatment needed. Fail to seek needed medical treatment at all. Meet with the insurance [...]
If you have a personal injury lawyer, you should never talk to the insurance adjuster without your lawyer present. If you do not have a lawyer and are dealing with an adjuster, you should hire a personal injury lawyer before you agree to sign any documents, give any statements or settle your case. A personal [...]
If you settle your personal injury case with the insurance adjuster without a lawyer, can you re-open the settlement at a later date? In a recent case decided in Ontario is a reminder to personal injury lawyers and their clients that settlement agreements reached between unrepresented claimants and insurance companies will likely be upheld and [...]
Unfortunately, car accidents are a reality of life and chances are that every one of us will be in one. If you have been in a serious motor vehicle accident, you should consult an injury lawyer right away. Most people are not sure when and if they should consult a lawyer after a serious car [...]