The
fact that mishaps are fairly commonplace does not detract from the
pain and confusion that can result when an accident or injury happens
to you or a loved one. Consideration of the medical expenses and
corresponding legal issues involved are the furthest things from your
mind. It is when you see the medical expenses rising, the insurance
companies not willing to honor their obligations and most
importantly, you suffer from both physical and mental agony, that you
become motivated to make a claim for the injury caused to you.
Assisting
British Columbia residents for more than 34 years, the Robert Doran,
Litigation Counsel has helped them with settle their personal injury
claims from a simple whiplash to wrongful death against both the
private parties and insurance companies.
Defining
Personal Injury Law
The
law of personal injury
covers various areas within its realm. Covering all kinds of
accidents or incidents that have an adverse effect on not just the
physical well-being of a person (i.e. on the body or health) but also
on the psychology of a person (i.e. mental or emotional state), the
Personal Injury Law aims
at providing compensation to the victim by the accused party.
Types
of Settlements Covered Under Personal Injury Law Canada
Formal
Lawsuits:-
A formal personal injury case typically starts when a private
individual (the "plaintiff") files a civil "complaint"
against another person, business, corporation, or government agency
(the "defendant"), alleging that they acted carelessly or
irresponsibly in connection with an accident or injury that caused
harm. This action is known as "filing a lawsuit.
Informal
Settlement:-Through
the process of mediation, most disputes over fault for an accident or
injury are resolved. Such mediation process usually takes the form of
informal early settlement, usually among those personally involved in
the dispute, their insurers, and attorneys representing both sides.
The matter is resolved through payment of an agreeable amount of
money instead of approaching the court.
Robert
Doran, Litigation Counsel’s areas of expertise in Personal Injury
Law:
- Vehicle Accidents — Car crashes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, passenger accidents, drunk driving, DWI, hit and run, roll-over incidents;
- Occupiers/premises liability claims — Slip and fall accidents, tripping incidents, dog bites, third party liability and stairs accidents.
- Product liability claims/defective products litigation — Design defects, faulty products, manufacturing defects, safety procedures flouted, inadequate instructions/warnings, airbag injuries and seatbelts.
- Workplace accidents — Fall, chemical burns, exposure to toxins and chemicals, explosions and fires and defective machinery.
- Construction site accidents — Fall, unsafe premises, and dangerous construction materials.
- Serious injuries — Brain injury, Concussions, Spinal cord injuries, Disc and Vertebrae injuries, Orthopedic injuries, Psychiatric/Psychological injuries, Chronic pain
- Air, rail and sea accidents — Boating and jet ski accidents, airplane crashes and train incidents.
- Assaults and sexual abuse
- No-fault car insurance claims
- Wrongful death
- Industrial malpractice claims
Robert
Doran Litigation Firm-Our approach and management of Personal injury
Case
The
approach adopted by Robert Doran Litigation Firm towards each
individual case is thorough and competent yet sympathetic as we
understand the emotional sentiments attached with the claims. The
Robert Doran Litigation Counsel can help you sail through the entire
life cycle of a
personal injury lawsuit
including obtaining medical records, drafting and issuing demand
letters, correspondence with relevant statutory authorities, drafting
discovery requests (interrogatories, request for production and
request for admission) and working out settlements with private
parties and insurance companies through our established experience
and expertise.
- Medical expenses
- Costs of future care
- Lost wages
- Loss of income
- Future diminished earning capacity
- Physical disability
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
Important
steps you must comply with prior to approaching Robert Doran
- Give all the relevant information relating to the accident to the police
- Record the names and addresses of key witnesses and other interested parties to the incident
- Consult your family doctor regarding your injury
- Inform your insurance company soon after the incident
- Inform your employer/school/college
- Keep a record of the names and addresses of the medical professionals you have consulted
- Keep track of the insurance information
- Maintain a record of all the expenses, including the time spent by family members in taking care of the injured
- Check out if any other insurance coverage route is available to you
- Contact Robert Doran
