Toronto Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of serious car accidents here in Ontario, and our Toronto drunk driving accident lawyers are here to find justice for victims. Though everybody knows that it is both illegal and downright unsafe to drive while under the influence of alcohol, many people still do so, and if you were injured as a result of someone's lapse of judgment, our firm is right by your side. According to Ontario's Road Safety Annual Report, drinking-and-driving remains a factor in nearly 9% of all fatal collisions across the province, and enforcement data suggests the problem has continued to grow over the last couple of years, with police reporting hundreds of impaired driving charges during the holiday season alone. In response, Ontario recently introduced tougher penalties for impaired and dangerous driving. This is unacceptable.
Contact our Toronto drunk driving accident lawyer at Merricks Law Group to learn more about drunk driving accidents in Ontario and how our firm can assist you if you have been injured in one.
Why Hire a Toronto Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer?
When injured by a drunk driver, it is critical that you retain the services of an experienced Toronto personal injury lawyer who understands the complexities of drunk driving accident cases. Our firm has helped countless victims of drunk driving accidents for years, and we are ready to do the same for you.
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What Should I Do After an Accident With a Drunk Driver?
If you are injured in an accident with a drunk driver, there is a very good chance that you may not be able to do anything other than wait for the police to arrive. However, if you can, you should take the following steps:
Call police to the scene of the accident. They will file a police report, send an ambulance, and, most likely, they will require the allegedly impaired individual to submit to a breathalyzer test. The results of this test can play a critical role in winning your personal injury claim.
Ask witnesses for their contact information, including their name, email address, and phone number, as they may corroborate your personal injury claim at a later date.
Take pictures of the scene of the accident, including any damage to your vehicle and the other driver's vehicle.
Take pictures of the scene of the accident, including any damage to your vehicle and the other driver's vehicle
Once you are transported to a hospital and receive medical treatment, ask your doctor for documentation regarding your injuries, as well as records of any out-of-pocket costs not covered by OHIP.
Call Merricks Law Group who can work to uncover all additional forms of evidence needed to satisfy the burden of proof on your behalf.
Commercial Host Liability in Ontario
In Ontario, bars, restaurants, and other establishments that serve alcohol have a legal responsibility to monitor how much their patrons drink. If a bar keeps serving someone who is visibly drunk, and that person later causes an accident, the injured victim may be able to hold both the driver and the establishment responsible.
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Limitation Period
Every province has a limitation period for personal injury claims, and Ontario is no different. If you were injured in an accident in Ontario due to no fault of your own, you will generally have two years from the date of your accident to take legal action against the liable party. Waiting any longer than two years will most likely relinquish your right to sue. That being said, the sooner you bring your claim to our firm's attention, the better. We are here to assist you today.
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Drunk driving accident victims should never have to fight for justice alone. Our Toronto drunk driving accident lawyers have helped countless drunk driving accident victims receive the compensation they need for years, and we are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve as well. Contact Merricks Law Group today so we can get started.
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