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Disclaimer:  This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice.    Car crashes are a leading cause of death and disability in Canada. Nearly 140,000 individuals  are hospitalized, and over 2,000 people are killed in car crashes yearly. There are two possible techniques to help someone hurt in a car crash. One is by taking the help of the tort system and filing a case against the at-fault party. Another option is enforcing Statutory Accident Benefits.  Statutory Accident Benefits  are no-fault perks that must be integrated into all car insurance initiatives in Ontario. They allow the injured party to get healthcare and rehabilitation services, revenue replacement, and other incentives regardless of who was responsible for the accident. Take a look at this guide to understand the statutory accident benefits in Canada . 1. Income Replacement Benefit This benefit offers partial reim...

Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in Canada. Each year , more than 2,000 people are killed and nearly 140,000 are injured in car accidents.  There are several factors that contribute to car accidents. The vast majority of these accidents are preventable, yet they continue to happen. While most people think of car accidents as happening on the road, a significant number also occur in parking lots. In fact, one in four car accidents in Canada  occurs in a parking lot. So, what makes accidents in parking lots different from those on the road? For one thing, they tend to be less serious, with slower speeds and less damage. However, they can still be dangerous, and it's important to be aware of the risks. Here's a guide to understanding the differences between accidents in parking lots and accidents on roads. 1.  Visibility Visibility is often poorer in parking lots than on the roads. This is because there are often more obstacles, such as parked cars, in t...

Disclaimer:  This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice.    Even the most minor disagreements during the family law lawsuit might escalate into a major conflict. This is because people involved in a dispute listen from their emotional side and are unaware of their rights. Therefore, you must learn about family laws in your region to handle any family law issues without a hassle.   However, it's best to hire a professional lawyer from a reputable law firm like Nanda & Associate Lawyers   if you still are confused about your region's laws.  A family lawyer aids in establishing a secure and comfortable environment for all parties. They reframe conversations and situations to avoid hostility. Take a look at this guide to understand ADR in family law .   Understanding The Concept Of Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative dispute resolution, also known as ADR, is a new metho...

A criminal conviction  can have a serious and lasting impact on a person's life. It can limit employment opportunities, affect housing options, and lead to social stigma. A criminal conviction  can also result in deportation or a loss of civil rights. A criminal conviction in Canada is a complex process that can have severe consequences for those involved. This guide will explore how it can lead to deportation. 1.  Criminal Conviction in Canada While a criminal conviction in Canada does not automatically lead to deportation, it is a possibility. If you're convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced according to the severity of the offense. If the sentence is less than two years, you may serve your sentence in Canada. However, if the sentence is over two years, you will be deported to your country of origin. 2.  Offenses That Lead to Deportation Certain offenses can lead to automatic deportation from Canada. These include: •  Murder •  Manslaughter •  A...

Injuries are never planned for. While there are circumstances where they're more likely, the situations where legal intervention can help you are more common than you might think. Check out this blog post  by Nanda & Associate Lawyers about avoiding hazards on the road. No matter how skilled and reliable your litigation lawyers  are, it's always better to be safe than sorry. However, if you should experience an injury, even if you're unsure about another party being at fault, at the very least, you should put a call to a professional. They're Focused on Your Interests In a situation where you may be incapacitated, you'll, of course, have medical professionals and so on to make sure you get the necessary care, but legally speaking, a small oversight could affect your case. A personal injury lawyer will be focused  not only on making sure you receive the right care but making sure that everything goes through the proper channels. They Can Be Collected in a Stressf...

Buying a home is exciting. Especially if it's your first. However, even if it's your tenth, you'll surely agree it's also complicated. Sometimes one gets lucky, and everything turns out to be on the up and up, but failing to check these things out could result in disaster. Nanda & Associate Lawyers are professionals when it comes to legal dealings. Click here to see  how highly recommended they come by past clients. Their team deals with specialties ranging from family law  to refugee protection claim appeals . Focusing on the Appearance A home for sale will always be dressed up to look good. It's important to look past the decked-up interiors and make a note of the actual structure. Watch out for a rickety staircase or warped floorboards. Find out if there's a history of mould or water damage. Once the house is purchased, and the paperwork is signed, any accidents in the home are unlikely to be covered by personal injury lawyers . Knowing that the roof over...

There are both financial and emotional repercussions when a marriage ends. When a marriage ends, your property, assets, and debts will all have to be divided equally. These laws can vary depending upon the place you live in.   In this article, we'll discuss how property and assets are divided when a couple breaks up in Canada. Family Patrimony Family patrimony  suggests that the method of division of property and assets relies upon a couple's relationship, for example, civil union, common-law relationship, or marriage.   If a married couple separates, each person owning an asset completely before marriage gets that asset back. The property and assets acquired by both during the marriage will have to be equally divided. Inheritance received during the marriage is usually excluded from this division.   Basic Rules for Division of Property According to Canadian law , all debts have to be taken into account, and a net value has to be determined in order to divide al...

Buying a home is a dream for arguably everyone. A person strives all his life to buy a dream house for themselves and their family. But not everyone can pay upfront for a house. This is where the mortgage comes in.     A mortgage  is basically an agreement between a person and a lender they borrow money from. The person agrees that if they fail to pay back the money with interest in due time, the lender can take away their property legally. This is why we advise always involving lawyers in any mortgage matters.   There are different types of mortgages, let's look at some of them in this article.   1.  Open Mortgage A type of mortgage where the person who has borrowed the money can pay it off completely or a portion of it before the mortgage matures. They won't be charged a prepayment penalty for doing so.   A prepayment charge is a penalty that the lender charges from the borrower, usually equal to 3 months of interest payments or higher.   2....

There is no denying co-parenting can be tough and unpleasant  in many situations. It definitely isn't easy either. Effective co-parenting requires good communication between both parents despite the terms they both ended on.   Co-parenting is crucial for your child's wellbeing and mental development because no matter how hard your separation was on you, it was harder for your child, without a doubt. Going back to school after summer can be tough for the child and the couple who just separated.   In this article, we'll list down a few tips for an ex-couple to co-parent  effectively when it's time for their child to go back to school.   1.  Coordinate Ahead of Time Make sure both you and your ex-partner coordinate ahead of time and not leave anything for the last minute. Being on the same page about things is very important in a lot of matters, like what are you going to buy, who's going to drop the kid off at school, how the parent-teacher conferences will g...

Creating a will is one of the most important decisions you'll take in your life. It has the potential to impact a lot of things after you pass away. Since it also involves legal processes and any little mistake can lead up to significant consequences, you can hire a wills and probate lawyer to help you create your will.     Being a wills lawyer, your responsibility is to help the person make their will in a clear and concise fashion without leaving any loopholes. In this article, we'll list down a few qualities that a wills lawyer must have.   1.  Good Communication Skills Good communication skills are very important not just for a wills lawyer but for any lawyer. A wills lawyer must be able to communicate well and fully explain to you the potential consequences of a certain decision. He or she must inform you openly if anything needs to be adjusted or changed, if anything can cause problems, or if a certain part can be improved in terms of clarification, etc.  ...

Writing your will is one of the most important tasks  that people don't want to carry out. Creating your will makes sure your wishes are fulfilled after you pass away. It's understandable that you and most people don't want to think of themselves dying, but creating a will makes your assets safe and prevents them from undergoing lengthy probate trials, making it more difficult for your loved ones.       If you or a loved one is planning to create their will, make sure you go through this article and prevent these three mistakes people usually make when writing wills.   1.  Choosing the Wrong Executor An executor  is someone who makes sure your will is executed as you planned. This is a responsibility that they must take seriously, which implies that you must choose your executor carefully as well. Choosing the wrong person who can't carry out their duties can result in conflict and problems, ultimately leading to your will not being carried out as you ...