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Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer Serving Mississauga

Were you injured in a car accident? Our Mississauga personal injury lawyers are here to help you get fair compensation and get your life back on track. This highly regarded legal team has a track record of handling personal injury cases throughout Mississauga and the entire Ontario Province.

Our team comprises professional and experienced litigators, support staff, and accident benefits specialists. The professionals are all dedicated to ensuring you get reliable legal representation and the highest quality legal services.

If you or a loved one was injured in a motor vehicle accident, it’s imperative to have a reliable law firm representing you. This will increase your chances of obtaining the appropriate compensation to which you are legally entitled. Schedule a free initial consultation and speak to our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers.

We are a reputable law firm that prides itself on providing straightforward answers to client’s questions and fighting aggressively to protect their rights. Take the time to check the 5-star ratings and impressive Google reviews we have received from our past clients. Remember, we have a strong presence in Mississauga and throughout Ontario.

Car Accidents Statistics

Recent analysis from the Peel Regional Police Departments reveals a concerning picture of Mississauga’s road safety. In 2022, there were 33,875 motor vehicle accidents in the region, which includes Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. 19,269 of these collisions were serious enough to be reported to law enforcement, with 1,116 resulting in personal injuries and 34 fatalities.

Despite these numbers, Mississauga is still one of Canada’s cities that had a significant decline in road fatalities in 2023. All four major cities in Ontario – Mississauga (-19%), Toronto (-10%), Hamilton (-38%), and Ottawa (-15%) – had fewer road fatalities in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Distracted driving remains the top cause of traffic accidents, including truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents (especially car-bicycle accidents). The Canadian Automobile Association warns that distracted driving causes about 17% of all road accidents in Ontario Province.

Personal Injury Lawyers for Car Accident Cases

The right personal injury lawyer is key to getting the best possible outcome for your accident benefits claim. Our legal team brings so much to the table – organization and gathering of key evidence, a network of investigators who can help strengthen your case, and negotiation skills that will get the best possible outcome for your personal injury case. So, what will our car accident lawyers do for you?

Protect your Rights

At Grillo Law, we understand the challenges that you and your family are dealing with after a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or any other accident. We have served many victims of accidents and have witnessed first-hand the damages that can arise from motor vehicle accidents.

In Mississauga, there are statutes, laws, and regulations that apply to car accident claims. These laws govern your personal injury claim for accident benefits and all damages, such as loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Our skilled personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to protect your rights and help you pursue compensation successfully.

Evaluate your Personal Injury Case

When you hire our Mississauga personal injury lawyers, they will assess your case, examine the extent of your damages, determine liability, and create a well-thought out strategy to file your claim. This holistic approach helps us understand your case better and implement a strategy that can lead to a successful outcome.

Our personal injury lawyers understand the ins and outs of insurance laws, the strict deadlines related to Accident Benefits claims, and the complex personal injury law. We will ensure you hit all relevant deadlines to increase the chances of getting the compensation you are entitled to.

Investigate your Car Accident Case

Like all claims related to pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, fall accidents, and truck accidents, you need substantial evidence to prove the other party’s negligence. The evidence could include witness testimony, accident reports, photographs or videos of the accident scene, and more.

Our personal injury lawyers can investigate the entire incident, collect these pieces of evidence, and organize them to create credible evidentiary resources.

Handle Legal Documentation

All legal documents involved in personal injury claims are complex and tedious. Luckily, our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers can prepare and file all essential legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, evidence submissions, and responses. We will handle the documentation process accurately and promptly to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of claim denial.

Communicate with Insurance Companies

Having a team of personal injury lawyers on your side makes communication with the at-fault driver’s insurance company easier. Your experienced car accident lawyer can open up a reliable line of communication with the insurance company adjuster for the other party.

Remember, the adjuster has the pocketbook, and it’s crucial for you (through your lawyer) to maintain professional communication and relationship with the adjuster.

Calculate Car Accident Damages

Without legal guidance from an experienced personal injury lawyer, it’s easy to underestimate the real extent of the losses and injuries sustained in a car accident. Damages aren’t limited to the cost of your immediate medical treatment, car repairs, and other expenses directly related to the accident scene.

They also include your lost wages, future medical financial burden, pain and suffering, and potentially other compensations. Our personal injury lawyers will consider every aspect of your case and accurately determine the true extent of your damages. To achieve this, we will do the following:

Obtain all Relevant Accident and Medical Records

It’s crucial to obtain documents related to your injuries, but it’s not always easy to get your hands on accident reports, medical records, and medical bills. Although the medical records are technically yours, and you have the right to access them, sharing these records with patients and their lawyers isn’t a healthcare provider’s priority.

Grillo Law’s team will handle all requests for all relevant documents with relevant information to assess the true value of your claim.

Ensure your Medical Records are Complete

To successfully obtain fair compensation, your lawyer must prove through medical evidence the injury, physical limitation, or disability that was caused by the accused’s negligence. It may turn out that your healthcare provider didn’t clearly write down critical issues like prognosis, causation, and disabilities in their medical reports.

If this happens, our lawyers can write to your physicians and other medical professionals who treated you and ask for a comprehensive letter. The doctors will provide a detailed account of your injuries, the resulting disabilities, and the period you will need to undergo treatment. This information will also help us determine if victims of the accident should also pursue long-term disability claims.

Negotiate with Insurance Companies

Dealing with an insurance company can sometimes be time-consuming and frustrating. Most insurers use various tactics to eliminate or minimize financial liability, which means you are likely to be less compensated or get a claim denied. They may try to pressure claimants to accept low-ball settlement offers, deny fault, bog you down with questions, ask for too much evidence, or try to convince you to pursue other avenues for compensation.

Hiring our skilled personal injury lawyers brings exceptional negotiation skills to your side. The legal professionals have many years of experience in handling settlement negotiations. They know the true value of your claim and know how to negotiate with an insurance company to recover compensation successfully.

File a Lawsuit

If your claim wasn’t settled during negotiations with insurance companies, our lawyers will take your motor vehicle accident case to court. From the onset of your claim, we will represent you every step of the way, even when your case proceeds to trial. We will tirelessly advocate for your right to reasonable compensation.

When You Need to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

Here are the situations where hiring our Mississauga personal injury lawyers is in your best interests.

You Sustained Severe Injuries

Sustaining injuries from a car accident can negatively alter your life forever. Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, you could face long-term physical health challenges. There are also financial, emotional, and mental health consequences to deal with.

With our personal injury lawyers on your side, you can accurately assess the true value of your car accident claim and get compensation for the damages you suffered.

The Accident Involved Multiple Parties

Personal injury cases that involve multiple parties are often complex. Each party has an insurer, and these insurance companies may easily get locked into a dispute over which driver was responsible for the accident.

It’s easy to get caught in the middle of such insurance disputes, and your car accident lawyer may need to file several lawsuits to protect your interests.

You Need Help to Understand Your Legal Rights

In September 2010, many changes were made to the standard motor vehicle insurance policy in Ontario. These amendments place new limits on what accident victims can collect through Accident Benefits claims.

Our personal injury lawyers deeply understand insurance policies and personal injury law. Indeed, we can help you recover compensation successfully.

Types of Car Accident Injuries

A motor vehicle collision can cause minor and serious injuries. Here are the injuries commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions:

Whiplash

This injury occurs when your neck is quickly and violently jolted forward and backwards. It can happen in nearly any type of accident, from fender benders to head-on collisions. Whiplash can take weeks or months to heal, depending on its severity.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Strains, bruises, sprains, and stress fractures all constitute soft tissue injuries. While they may seem minor, these injuries can cause discomfort, chronic pain, and lead to health complications if not treated. Treatment for soft tissue injuries ranges from elevation, rest, and hot or cold compress to physical therapy.

Broken Bones

These are serious accident injuries that require immediate medical attention. It is common for people to break wrists, fingers, collarbone, or ribs in a vehicle accident. Depending on the severity of the fracture or broken bone, healing and recovery may take weeks or months.

Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury should be taken seriously, as even a minor impact on your spine can have severe health repercussions. Minor spine injuries can be treated with physical therapy, surgery or rehabilitation. Severe spine injuries can cause partial or complete paralysis and may be untreatable.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

A traumatic brain injury involves the brain and must be taken seriously. A concussion is an example of a TBI, but severe injuries to your brain can lead to life-long cognitive problems. Such injuries are often associated with lifelong effects and can lead to wrongful death.

Burns

If the vehicle you were in caught fire, there’s a chance you and other passengers got burned during the collision. Burns are classified into first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns. Depending on the seriousness of your burns, treatment and healing could take weeks to months.

Other common car accident injuries include back and neck injuries, internal injuries, and psychological injuries. Remember, it’s recommended to seek immediate medical attention after the accident for professional medical assessment. Schedule a free consultation and discuss your case with knowledgeable personal injury lawyers.

How to File a Car Accident Claim in Mississauga

Depending on the severity of your injuries and the willingness of your insurer (or insurer for the negligent driver) to settle, your personal injury claim could be settled early or proceed to trial. Here are important steps of the claims process you should follow:

Step 1: Notice Letter

Your personal injury lawyer should send a notice letter to the individual or entity responsible for your injuries. The letter informs the defendant that they were responsible for your injuries and that you will be filing a claim.

Step 2: Gather Evidence  

You need comprehensive documentation that shows the full extent of your injuries and all the losses outlined in your claim. Work with our skilled personal injury lawyers to order medical records from your treating professionals. If you intend to make an income loss claim, you may need employment records and income tax return documents.

Step 3: Preparation of Court Documents

If your claim doesn’t settle during the initial negotiations with insurers, you have two years to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. This is done by submitting a Statement of Claim at a courthouse. This document will also be served on the defendant.

Step 4: Discovery

Examination for Discovery happens when the parties involved in a claim testify under oath about the case. It is an important step that allows both sides to better understand the claim and evidence that each party will rely on.

During the Examination for Discovery, you will be questioned by the insurance company’s lawyer. Similarly, your lawyer will question the at-fault party or a representative of an insurance provider. It’s important to have your lawyer present when you will be questioned. If there’s an improper question, our lawyer won’t hesitate to object.

Step 5: Attendance at Medical Examination

At Grillo Law Firm, we may refer you to a credible medical expert to provide an opinion about the extent of your injuries, possible impairments, and the impact the accident has on your life. The other party’s lawyer is also entitled to have you (the plaintiff) attend an assessment by their chosen medical expert. Note that we will guide you every step to avoid mistakes that could derail your claim.

Step 6: Mediation

This out-of-the-court meeting allows both sides and their lawyers to meet with a mediator. The mediator must be chosen by the parties involved and stay neutral. Remember, the mediator must encourage an open dialogue that can lead to claim settlement.

Step 7: Pre-Trial Conference

If your personal injury case doesn’t settle during the initial negotiations or mediation, the next phase is a pre-trial conference. Both sides and their lawyers will attend a private meeting with a judge at a courthouse.

After a thorough review of the case details, the judge will provide an opinion about who is at fault and the value of your claim. At this stage, both parties are allowed to exchange settlement offers.

Step 8: Trial

This is the final stage of car accident claims. Both parties will be required to appear in court, present evidence, and call their witnesses. After all case facts and evidence have been presented and necessary documents submitted, the judge or jury will make the final decision about your compensation.

Need a Car Accident Lawyer, Mississauga?

Schedule a free consultation and discuss your case with a lawyer who specializes in personal injury law. You will get the legal assistance you need to navigate the complex legal process of pursuing compensation after a motor vehicle accident. Remember, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t need to pay upfront fees.