In 2019, there were 8,917 serious injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents in Canada. This number includes people admitted to hospitals for treatment and observation. Serious injuries can significantly affect your life and those of your loved ones. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may not be able to do your daily activities for a long time. The impact on your everyday life could include going back to work. If you can’t work, you should be able to claim long-term disability benefits from the insurance provided by your employer or from a policy that you purchased on your own. Unfortunately, insurance companies often deny LTD claims unfairly. They give some reasons why they won’t provide the claimant with their disability benefits.  “I’ve worked both sides of personal injury law. I know how insurance companies think, and I’ve used this knowledge to help several clients obtain maximum LTD benefits...

Being seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident can be devastating for you and your family. In addition to the physical pain you feel, it can also be financially and emotionally draining. It may not be possible to go back to how things were before the accident, but at least you can look forward to monetary compensation through an insurance claim. However, since nobody is prepared for a car, motorcycle, or truck accident, people tend to make mistakes, hours, days, or weeks after the accident. These mistakes, unfortunately, can prevent you from obtaining insurance benefits or legal compensation for personal injuries and property damage. This article will discuss the most common mistakes you should avoid after a motor vehicle accident. Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Canada In 2019, there were 1,762 motor vehicle fatalities in Canada and 8,917 serious injuries. This is equivalent to 4.7 deaths per 100,000 population. According...

Hamilton, ON, August 26, 2021 -- Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law is pleased to announce that Derek Wilson has been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries. "Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After three decades, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide," says CEO Phillip Greer. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic...