Injury Law
Injuries are life altering. While compensation will never put you in the position you were in before, it can help you move forward with your life.
It is crucial for injury victims to take immediate steps to protect their rights, including consulting with a personal injury lawyer. A lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected, maximize your compensation, and assist in your recovery. Even if you feel your claim is minor, or not worthy of further inquiry, it is always worth at least having a discussion with a lawyer about your options. The call is free so please reach out to get the information you need.
Mark Hamilton has over 20 years of experience handling a wide variety of injury claims. Early in his career, Mark acted for public and private insurance companies, gaining valuable insight into the tactics they use to minimize compensation. Since acting for plaintiffs, Mark has successfully resolved thousands of cases through settlement, and trial when necessary.
Mark has extensive experience in the following areas of injury law:
SEXUAL AND HISTORICAL ASSAULT
Historical sexual assault involves violence that happened in the past. Survivors are often unable to come forward with the trauma they have endured when it happens. For this reason, there is no restriction on the time period (limitation period) during which a sexual assault claim can be pursued. A significant hurdle in these cases can be recovering compensation from the assailant, who may have limited assets. However, there may be options for recovery, both against assailants or the institutions that enabled the wrongful behaviour.
SLIP AND TRIP AND FALL CLAIMS
Claims arising from falls are becoming more frequent among our aging population. These types of accidents are common in cold climates given the prevalence of ice and snow. The combination of age and hazardous surfaces can result in significant injuries, including fractured hips or other bones, and brain injuries. Occupiers of premises owe a duty to ensure that visitors are reasonably safe, including safe from the risks posed by slip and trip hazards. A failure to adhere to this responsibility can result in liability for the occupier, and significant compensation for the victim.
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES AND BRAIN INJURIES
Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that cause long-term or permanent damage to a person's physical, emotional, or cognitive abilities. They are frequently seen in situations where the injuries involve damage to the spinal cord, loss of limb, and brain injury. In the case of catastrophic injury, the focus is on securing the victim's immediate and long-term medical and financial needs.
MOTOR VEHICLE AND ROAD ACCIDENTS
Accidents involving cars, buses, motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians can result in a wide variety of injuries. Success will often turn on a comprehensive understanding of the rules of the road. Many victims of bus, bike and pedestrian accidents are not aware that the driver of the vehicle involved is presumed to be at fault absent evidence to the contrary.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
CO poisoning is called "the silent killer" because there is no immediate warning that you have been exposed; at least not until it is too late. CO poisoning can be caused by anything from a negligently modified exhaust system to a lack of detection systems. Injuries arising from CO poisoning have been seen recently in ice skating arenas within insufficient detection systems. The injuries sustained as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning can result in permanent injuries and impairment, and may be deserving of significant compensation.
BURN INJURIES
Burn injuries can be a devastating and life altering event. If the burn is caused by the negligence of someone else, significant compensation may be awarded.
AIRPLANE INJURIES
Airplane injury claims are subject to a complex set of laws and conventions that can be difficult to navigate. If you have been injured on a domestic flight, you may be entitled to compensation if the injury was caused by the negligence of the airline or someone on it. If you have been injured on an international flight, you may be entitled to compensation regardless of whether someone else was negligent.
INSURANCE DENIALS
Insurance denials often arise in the context home, auto, life and disability insurance. You purchase insurance to protect yourself and our families from the various risks that we encounter in life. To pay premiums only to have a claim denied by an insurance company can be devastating. If your insurer has denied access to the benefits you deserve, including long term disability benefits, contact Mark Hamilton for assistance.