We are regularly asked if chronic pain can be a result of a motor vehicle accident. The short answer is yes. We represent many clients who suffer from chronic pain syndrome and Fibromyalgia (which is a chronic disorder having symptoms including widespread tenderness and pain, sleep problems, fatigue, emotional and mental distress) because of a motor vehicle accident. Insurers may be quick to dismiss pain as soft tissue injury but pain, long after its cause is gone is called “chronic pain.”

Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather with friends and family. Especially after a cold and dark winter. When summer hits, people love to flock to nearby lakes, and get out on the water. Summer fun on the water brings with it the risk of boating accidents. There are no lanes, stop signs or traffic lights on the water, and a careless boat operator can easily create dangerous situations with nearby boats, and swimmers.

It may be something you never think about, but what should you do if you injure yourself in a slip and fall accident in public? While unlikely to happen to most people, it never hurts to be prepared in case such a situation arises. Here is what you should do just in case it does: Whether you are by yourself or are with someone when it happens, be aware of the precise spot of where the injury took place.

While it is illegal in Ontario to operate a vehicle without insurance, many people still do it. To protect the public in situations where individuals are injured in accidents where no automobile insurance exists, the provincial government created the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (the “Fund”). The Fund is a last resort measure and all other avenues for insurance coverage must be considered prior to applying to the Fund.

Motor vehicle accidents and slips, trips and falls are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries here in Canada. Brain injuries can vary between a mild traumatic brain injury such as a concussion, to severe brain injury with debilitating effects. Even a mild injury can result in life-altering changes, taking a toll on the injured and their families.

It’s a scenario none of us want to be in – getting into a motor vehicle accident. If you manage to find yourself in this unfortunate circumstance, it is important for you to know the next steps you need to take. The most pertinent question immediately after the collision happens is, is it plainly obvious who was at fault? Be sure to exchange all the insurance information with the other driver and get the driver’s full name, address, contact information, licence plate and the name of his or her insurance provider.