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FAQs
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, what should I do?
Seek medical attention as soon as possible and inform your family physician of your injuries. BEFORE YOU CALL ANY INSURANCE COMPANY, call a lawyer to know your rights. The lawyers at Fidelis Law Droit will explain your rights and obligations to you at no costs to you. Call your insurance company and ask the representative to send you your accident benefits forms also know as initial Section B forms. Complete the accident benefits forms (one for you, one for your doctor, one for your employer) and send the back to your own insurance company. Do not speak or meet with an insurance representative until you have spoken with a lawyer and you know your rights.
Will a lawyer cost me more than what I can claim?
In personal injury cases, most lawyers will work on a contingent basis. What this means is that the lawyer will charge a percentage of the compensation you receive as a settlement or in court. If you have a contingent fee contract, you will never have to pay more in legal fees that what you receive in compensation.
How much is my case worth?
No lawyer should be able to tell you exactly what your case is worth immediately following your accident. Many factors influence the value of a case, factors like whether or not your injury will affect you at work in the long-term or whether or not you will need medications and treatments on a long term basis, just to name a few. Until we obtain a firm medical prognosis from your various doctors and other health professionals, the value of your case may be difficult to estimate. An experienced personal injury lawyer will know what information to look for immediately following your accident and still be able to tell you whether or not you case is worth pursuing.
Will there be deductions from my long-term disability insurance payment?
Most long-term disability insurance policies are intended to top up those disability benefits available to you elsewhere. As such long-term disability insurance policies usually have provisions which reduce your monthly payment by benefits payable other sources.
Can my long-term disability insurance company force me to apply for cpp disability, or other benefits?
Many long-term disability insurance policies contain provisions that allow the long-term disability insurance company to make you apply for benefits from another source. Some policies even force you to appeal the decision in the events that the other source denies your claim. If you are asked to apply for other benefits, or appeal a denial of benefits from another source, make sure that the long term disability insurance has the power to do so.
More information can also be found on the FAQ page of our website.
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