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Hit and Run Car Accident, Driver Flees after Hitting Cyclists

As a weekend running warrior, this news story in the Globe and Mail of five cyclists injured badly in a hit and run car accident while on their weekly ride resonates.

Hit and run car accidents are, unfortunately, quite common when you practice in this area.  Surprisingly, even people with car insurance coverage sometimes try to escape the responsibility of having caused or being a part of a car accident.  The common victim is a pedestrian or cyclist, injured and lying on the ground and unable to help themselves or chase after the unidentified vehicle. … Continue Reading

Pain and Suffering Damages in Canada > The Sky is Not the Limit

Following up on yesterday’s blog dealing with pain and suffering damages arising from car accidents, how much can you claim for pain and suffering damages in Canada (for any accident)?

Answer – the pain and suffering damage maximum in Canada is currently approximately $315,000.

That is, there is a limit in Canada as to how much you can recover for pain and suffering damages, no matter how serious, catastrophic or devastating your injury.

This limit was set by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1978 at $100,000 through the trilogy of cases: Andrews v.Continue Reading

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