OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Sean Giovannetti is an experienced lawyer who handles only personal injury and insurance disability claims in Ottawa and across Eastern Ontario. Sean has handled numerous claims involving people who have suffered catastrophic injuries, psychological impairments, fractured and broken bones, brain injuries and chronic pain conditions.
Prior to representing accident victims, for 13 years Sean practised at two of Ottawa’s most prominent law firms in the area of insurance defence litigation. This experience has provided Sean with valuable insight when bringing claims on behalf of accident victims today.
Sean works with a network of physicians, therapists and other rehabilitation specialists to ensure his clients receive not only the financial compensation they deserve, but also the best medical treatment and rehabilitation they require to help them on the road to recovery.
Sean is pleased to speak to new clients about their cases, on a no fee and no obligation basis. Once retained, Sean is always directly involved in your case. Your claim is never passed off to an inexperienced lawyer or student.
Motorcyclists are at a great risk of being injured because motorcycles lack the standard safety features of a car; such as airbags, seatbelts and the protection afforded from the body of a vehicle. Motorcyclists are even more vulnerable however because compared to a pedestrian or cyclist, a motorcycle collision can happen at a much greater speed.
Motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic impairments such as the loss of limbs, brain damage, broken or fractured bones, paralysis and even death.
The law in Ontario provides compensation for anyone involved in a motorcycle accident, regardless of who was at fault. This can include medical and rehabilitation expenses, attendant care expenses, housekeeping expenses, benefits for income loss or caregiving and other benefits such as a death benefit.
If you were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident it is critical that you retain a lawyer who is experienced handling Ontario accident benefits claims. Sean Giovannetti has extensive experience handling catastrophic accident benefits claims valued at millions of dollars. He will ensure you receive all of the compensation you need and are entitled to in order to assist with your recovery and a return to normal life.
In addition to no-fault benefits, if you or a family member were involved in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled make additional claims which could include damages for wrongful death, pain and suffering, past and future loss of income as well as any other damages and expenses not covered by no-fault benefits.
Accidents involving trucks, tractor trailers, OC Transpo buses, school buses and Greyhound or other buses often result in catastrophic injury and death every year in Ottawa and across Eastern Ontario.
These complex claims often require compensation for wage losses, pain and suffering, medical and rehabilitation expenses, attendant care expenses, home renovations and housekeeping expenses, just to name a few.
Regardless of who was at fault, everyone in an accident involving a truck or bus is entitled to Ontario accident benefits. If someone else was at fault, you are entitled to claim additional damages above and beyond the no-fault accident benefits.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious collision involving a bus or truck, it is crucial that you hire a lawyer experienced in both no-fault accident benefits and negligence claims against at-fault drivers. If your lawyer does not have significant experience in both of these areas you risk not receiving all of the care, treatment and compensation you deserve and are entitled to.
Sean Giovannetti has dedicated most of his career to injury cases and has handled numerous claims with critically injured victims and claims for millions of dollars. He has years of experience handling claims involving buses and tractor trailers. These cases have included claims against insurance companies under Ontario’s no-fault accident benefits system as well as claims against negligent drivers and the companies which own the buses and tractor trailers.
Sometimes people involved in a car accidents are fortunate and walk away injury-free. Often however, car accident victims suffer serious injuries. These injuries can cause impairments to many areas of life such as the ability to work, complete housekeeping and home maintenance tasks, care for dependants, or successfully complete schooling. Car accident victims may suffer from chronic pain or psychological conditions. Catastrophically injured car accident victims may require long term rehabilitation and medical treatment.
There are two sources of compensation available for victims of car accidents in Ontario. The first are no fault accident benefits. Examples of the sorts of coverage available from the no-fault accident benefits are medical and rehabilitation benefits, nursing or attendant care and income replacement. These benefits are available to any accident victim no matter who was at fault.
The second source of compensation is a tort claim in negligence. This is a claim brought against the driver who was at-fault. The tort claim includes damages such as pain and suffering as well as compensation for other losses that are not covered by the no-fault accident benefits.
There are different time limits that apply to making applications, providing notices and commencing lawsuits that apply to both the no-fault and tort claims. As soon as you are involved in a car accident it is important to speak to a lawyer right away, so that your rights are protected.
Due to the lack of protection, pedestrians and cyclists often suffer significant injuries in an accident with a car or other motor vehicle.
If you were a pedestrian or cyclist involved in an automobile accident, you are entitled to no-fault accident benefits coverage, even if you did not have your own automobile insurance. If you are the relative of someone involved in a fatal bike or pedestrian accident you may also be entitled to no-fault accident benefits. In addition to no-fault benefits, you may also claim damages from the at-fault driver for your pain and suffering, income loss and any other losses you have suffered.
We have extensive experience investigating pedestrian and bicycle claims and identifying all possible sources of financial recovery. In addition, we will help you get the medical and financial help you need to recover and go on with your life.
Contact us for a free no obligation consultation to discuss your options if you have been involved in a cycling accident or were a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.
In Ontario, any person involved in an accident involving a motor vehicle is entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits, also commonly referred to as “SABS”. These are “no fault” accident benefits which means even if you were at fault for the accident, you still have coverage.
If you have your own automobile insurance, your insurance company will provide you with accident benefits. If you do not have automobile insurance of your own, you are covered through one of the insurance companies of another party involved in the accident.
Some of the available no-fault accident benefits include medical and rehabilitation benefits, attendant care, income replacement benefits, caregiver benefits, non-earner benefits and payments for housekeeping and home maintenance expenses.
The amount of coverage you have will be determined by whether you have a minor injury, more than a minor injury or catastrophic impairment. The insurance company will often try and claim you have a minor injury and are entitled to fewer benefits, when this may not be true.
Before hiring a lawyer it is important to find out whether he or she has significant experience not only suing at-fault drivers, but also handling complex Statutory Accident Benefit claims, which can provide millions of dollars to catastrophically injured car accident victims.
Sean Giovannetti has extensive experience with accident benefits. From 2010 until 2015, handling accident benefits claims for insurance companies formed the majority of Sean’s practice. Sean now acts only for accident victims. His experience and significant knowledge of the accidents benefits legislation and the insurance industry will level the playing field with the insurance company. Sean will help ensure that you receive the maximum compensation that is available.
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