Car Accident Claims Blog

Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) in Ontario provide essential financial support to individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, regardless of who was at fault. They ensure that those affected by incidents or collisions can focus on their recovery without the immediate burden of financial hardship. Whether you’re a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, SABS can offer…

When you’re involved in a car accident, it can be an extremely stressful ordeal. While you should always prioritize the well-being of yourself, your passengers, and additional parties involved, it is also important to know your legal options. If you have been injured or your vehicle has been damaged in a car accident in Ontario,…

At Goodman Elbassiouni LLP in Toronto, Ontario, we’ve made no secret over the years of how we feel about car insurance rates in the province. Ontario’s car insurance rates are 55% higher than those in the rest of the country, which is completely ridiculous. Car owners pay an average of $1,500 per year, per car.…

Christmas is the busiest travel season of the year, with everyone pin-balling from one place to the next: driving, flying, taking the train, families hop relentlessly from one event to the next trying to please all the aunts and uncles, grandparents and in-laws. With all of that travelling, things can get a little hairy; with…

We are reaching the zenith of cottage season here in Ontario this month: the waterskies are out, the motor boat is revved up and the dock party is in full swing. Even lawyers need a break once in awhile, and here at Goodman Elbassiouni LLP we certainly relish the opportunity to spend some time in Ontario’s…

While most accidents and injuries that make it to the news are reported in the context of some sensational disaster, the truth is that it’s much more likely that you will suffer bodily harm in a regular, old fashioned car crash. Here in Ontario, there is a statutory system in place that is meant to…

Here in Ontario, our car insurance premiums are actually higher than anywhere else in the country, despite that fact that our rate of accidents is actually lower, per capita, than most other provinces. If you drive a vehicle, you already spend so much money on insurance that it is definitely in your interest to claim…