Victim Of Drunk Driving
According to MADD Canada impaired driving claims on average 1,250 to 1,500 lives and causes 64,000 injuries per year in Canada. Were you or a loved one injured by a drunk driver?
When your life has been torn apart by a drunk driver you need a lawyer whose experience you can trust. Our clients count on our firm because of the Oatley Vigmond approach. We believe in more than competent courtroom representation; at Oatley Vigmond, we know that drunk driving victims require immediate and ongoing support, and we ensure our team is prepared to assist you with in all aspects of your recovery, from constructing a case to completing everyday household duties.
We draw from a multi-disciplinary professional network to assemble your care team, keeping you comfortable and stress-free while we fight for your financial security in court. We will be with you from first call to final contact.
Were you or a loved one a victim of drunk driving ? Call 1-866-269-2481
Failing to understand your legal options after a motor vehicle accident can make a difficult situation even worse. Insurance notifications and claims made to the province or municipality are time sensitive, which means motor vehicle accident victims need to be prompt and professional when taking action.
The stress of doing this on your own can be overwhelming, but Oatley Vigmond can help. Call now at 1-888-662-2481 for a free consultation or visit our contact page to learn more.
Experience – Oatley Vigmond’s greatest asset
If you or a loved one has been a victim of impaired driving we can help you understand and pursue your legal rights. The criminal justice system does not compensate the victims of drunk driving for their losses. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can sue the drunk driver to obtain the compensation necessary to eliminate the economic impact of the crime. We can also help family members and the victims of drunk driving obtain the care and support that they need. If you have been injured in an impaired driving crash you are entitled to accident benefits from your own insurance company in addition to suing the drunk driver for compensation. These accident benefits pay for the care, rehabilitation and counselling needed to help you cope and return to your life.
When your life has been torn apart by a drunk driver you need a lawyer whose experience you can trust. At Oatley Vigmond our lawyers have successfully conducted many trials involving impaired driving. In one of these trials we obtained the largest Canadian verdict ever for a person with a spinal cord injury. Because of our experience, our lawyers are recognized as being leaders. Our lawyers have been presidents of the Simcoe County Law Association, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Advocates’ Society.
We have a proven track record for advocating and winning cases on behalf of injured persons and their families. Our lawyers, accident benefits specialists, and support staff work side-by-side to offer the highest level of legal guidance to see through to a successful settlement.
Risk-free representation – Oatley Vigmond’s promise
We offer free consultations and promise to waive all legal fees in the case of an unsuccessful claim. Oatley Vigmond gives drunk driving accident victims the help they need to achieve lifelong financial stability without putting families at risk in the event of an unsuccessful claim.
Putting people first – Oatley Vigmond’s mandate
At Oatley Vigmond, our priority is the wellbeing of our clients.
From the moment we first meet a client who has been a victim of drunk driving (often at the hospital) our goal is to help restore quality of life. One of the ways we do this is to do everything possible to maximize compensation. This involves hiring only high quality experts to investigate the collision and the trustworthy doctors to assess your injuries. It also involves assisting you to get the care, support and rehabilitation that you need.
Focusing on your immediate need for care and support is one of the things that sets Oatley Vigmond apart from other firms. Immediate rehabilitation and care is available through the accident benefits claim. Our accident benefits specialists are former insurance adjusters which gives them a unique perspective and advantage on how to manage an accident benefits claim through the insurance company. Our accident benefits specialists also work with a specialized team of rehabilitation professionals to assist with recovery and to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
We offer absolutely free consultations, and will not collect legal fees unless your drunk driving injury claim succeeds. We designed these policies to empower Canadian motor vehicle accident victims, giving them the option of consulting to explore their legal options without adding financial or emotional stress during their time of need.
Drunk driving accidents- An ongoing epidemic
According to MADD Canada impaired driving claims on average 1,250 to 1,500 lives and causes 64,000 injuries per year in Canada. People in Ontario know that impaired driving is criminal and dangerous. Yet, drunk driving continues to be a major problem. The impact on people’s lives is enormous. Families are torn apart by grief at the loss of a loved one to such a senseless crime. Impaired driving victims can suffer life altering injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and disabling orthopaedic injuries.
Oatley Vigmond represents people who have been involved in drunk driving accidents throughout Ontario. If you have been seriously injured please contact us to receive a free consultation from one of our experienced personal injury lawyers.
Consult with Oatley Vigmond - Understand your options
Failing to understand your legal options after a drunk driving accident can make a difficult situation even worse. Insurance notifications and claims made to the province or municipality are time-sensitive, which means motor vehicle accident victims need to be prompt and professional when taking action. The stress of doing this on your own can be overwhelming, but Oatley Vigmond can help.
Call 1-866-269-2481 to speak with a lawyer, or visit out contact page for a no-risk consultation.
Examples of Motor Vehicle Accidents include:
Boundless trails and wilderness make ATVing and dirt biking popular choices for Ontario’s outdoor enthusiasts. While these off-road vehicles are mainly used for recreational purposes, if involved in an accident, the operator can suffer serious or fatal injury.
Not all motor vehicle accident victims get hurt behind the wheel. For over 40 years, bicycle accident victims and their families have relied on us to secure their care and compensation.
During the summer months, our lakes are teeming with motorboats, sailboats and personal watercraft. Unfortunately, hundreds of people are seriously or fatally injured on Ontario’s waters in boating mishaps every year.
Our accident benefits specialists are former insurance adjusters which gives them a unique perspective and advantage of how to manage an accident benefits claim through the insurance company.
Poor weather conditions, poorly maintained roads and inadequate application of salt and sand can all lead to dangerous road conditions. Weather aside, there is no excuse for unsafe driving conditions. In cases involving a single vehicle accident, or any case involving poor road conditions, you may not think you have any legal options. Fortunately, at Oatley Vigmond, we can help.
According to The Ontario Ministry of Transportation, three people are injured every day in motorcycle accidents in Ontario. The vulnerability of the driver combined with the high speeds amplify the risk and severity of injuries in a motorcycle accident. A victim can lose their life, or be left to cope with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, serious orthopaedic injuries and amputation.
Many motorists do not keep a proper lookout for pedestrians. Pedestrians are vulnerable to the most serious injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and devastating orthopaedic injuries.
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, snowmobile crashes are the most common cause of severe injuries for winter recreation activities. Modern snowmobiles can travel at speeds of well over 120 km per hour. It can take over 270 feet to stop a snowmobile travelling at just 72 km per hour. While snowmobiling is a fun activity, it can also be very dangerous.
Pursuing a lawsuit against an uninsured driver is a complex matter. Many lawyers struggle to understand how to properly advance a claim against an uninsured driver. At Oatley Vigmond we have successfully handled hundreds of uninsured driver claims.
At Oatley Vigmond, we know that drunk driving victims require immediate and ongoing support, and we ensure our team is prepared to assist you with in all aspects of your recovery, from constructing a case to completing everyday household duties.
In Ontario, you have the right to sue at-fault drivers for damages suffered as a result of your motor vehicle accident. These damages include not only pain and suffering, but also claims for future care and economic losses. Depending on the nature of your injuries, your family members may also have the right to sue those at fault for damages.
Many people remain unaware of their legal options in accidents involving no other vehicles. Though some assume no legal recourse is available in these circumstances, the Oatley Vigmond team can help. The authority with jurisdiction over the road is exposed to liability when it permits a road to be in a state that is unsafe for drivers exercising ordinary care. Poor weather conditions, poorly-maintained roads, and inadequate application of salt and sand can all lead to dangerous road conditions, and the municipality, county, or province can be held accountable for neglecting these driving hazards.
Even if you are technically at fault, our motor vehicle accident benefit specialists can help. Formerly employed in the insurance industry, our specialists have the insight and experience needed to secure statutory accident benefits for injury victims. Statutory accident benefits give you access to the rehabilitative and medical support services needed to recover from your injuries.