When People Are Injured, They Call Zayouna

What You Need to Know p. 3 Know Your Rights Risks of Social Media

First Steps p. 4 After The Accident Determine If You Have A Right To A Claim

Frequently Asked Questions p. 5 Making A Claim Situational Concerns

Why Zayouna Law Firm? p. 8 Experience, Dedication, Results Practice Areas Meet the Team

Incident Report p. 10

Notes p. 12

The information in this brochure is provided as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion. Consult a legal advisor for specific information.

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Know Your Rights

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Within the next few days after the accident, you should determine if you are entitled to financial compensation.

Recovering compensation for a personal injury loss can be confusing, frustrating, and time-consuming. Zayouna Law Firm specializes in the area of Personal Injury and we understand the emotional and financial stress involved. We offer our experience and expertise on a contingency fee basis: Regardless of your financial situation, you will not pay any legal fees until your case is settled.

Risks Of Social Media

Online social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube are great ways to connect with people, but can easily undermine personal injury cases.

Be careful about any details you reveal about yourself. You should be aware that evidence from Facebook has been used in the past by the police, the media, and insurance companies.

Check your settings and make sure your privacy is protected. On Facebook, it’s best to not accept any friend requests or answer any emails from people you don’t know.

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After The Accident

  1. Provide the police with all information
  2. Collect the names of witnesses and the involved parties
  3. Obtain a copy of the police report
  4. Keep doctors and medical experts up to date
  5. Contact Zayouna Law Firm and discuss your rights
  6. Notify your insurance company about the accident
  7. Notify your employer
  8. Maintain all information for health care workers
  9. Maintain all insurance information
  10. Keep receipts for your expenses and record dates and times family members spent caring for the injured person

Determine If You Have The Right To A Claim

  1. Contact Zayouna Law Firm for a free initial consultation as soon as possible
  2. A lawyer will assess your situation and determine if you have a right to make a claim for your loss
  3. If you have the right to make a claim, we will give written notice of your intention to sue
  4. We will ensure that benefit claims are properly filed
  5. We will begin the lawsuit

Making A Claim

Q. Can I make a personal injury claim?

You can make a claim for personal injury compensation if you've suffered from an injury caused by someone else’s negligence. It is commonly thought that personal injury compensation can only be recovered when you have been in an automobile collision. This is not true. Other incidents covered in the domain of personal injury are:

  • • Slip and fall injuries
  • Injury resulting from a dangerous place or activity
  • Injury resulting from an unsafe product
  • Animal attacks
  • Assault
  • Boat accidents
  • Snowmobile collisions

You can make a claim even if you are partly responsible for your injury. If that is the case, the law allows you to recover compensation calculated according to the other person's degree of fault. Your right to accident benefits would not be affected.

Q. How much is my claim worth?

With respect to personal injury claims, Ontario courts award damages based on the principle of loss. Those who suffer more significant losses are awarded greater compensation. Contact us so we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Making A Claim

Q. What compensation will I recover?

In personal injury claims, Ontario Courts award compensation for damages based on key factors such as: loss of enjoyment of life (pain and suffering), loss of earning capacity, and future care costs.

While there is no set amount that can compensate for the inability to walk without pain, play sports, and socialize with family and friends; the Courts consider these factors when awarding damages.

Loss of earning capacity focuses on the actual loss of income as well as loss of future income. When injured, time to recover is primary and it is not always possible to return to work.

Lastly, the courts compensate the injured party based on care costs they will or are likely to incur in the future. This includes costs for rehabilitation such as physiotherapists, psychiatrists, and medications; as well as aides such as wheelchairs.

Family members are also entitled to compensation based on the family member's loss of their relationship with the injured.

Q. Will a claim affect my insurance rates?

If the accident is not your fault, your car insurance rates should not increase.

Q. How long will it take?

Most cases settle before trial and generally take anywhere from 1 to 3 years. However, each case is unique and the amount of time it will take depends on many factors.

We will gladly discuss with you any other questions or concerns not covered in this section. Call or e-mail us for a free consultation.

Situational Concerns

Q. My insurance company has contacted me. What should I do?

If you have been involved in a collision and have suffered an injury, you are obligated to notify your insurer.

It is important that you have a personal injury lawyer explain your rights and the processes to you before you meet with the insurance adjuster. While you are required to provide your insurer with the information they require, you are not required to speak with anyone representing the other party. You should refer any communications to us. We will deal with the insurer on your behalf and assist you with completing the necessary forms to receive benefits.

Q. What if I was driving my car without auto insurance?

If you were knowingly driving your car without car insurance, you cannot pursue a claim. You do, however, remain entitled to claim medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits.

Q. What if the other driver had no insurance?

In the province of Ontario, people hurt by uninsured motorists can have their own insurance company pay compensation. .

Q. What do I bring to my free consultation?

The more information we have, the faster and more aggressively we can work to settle your case. Our experienced staff will advise you beforehand on what additional documents we require, but be sure to bring your Driver's License, Proof of Insurance, OHIP Number, and Social Insurance Number. You should also bring any other information provided to you by the police or your insurance company such as Motor Vehicle Accident Reports .

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Experience, Dedication, Results

The lawyers and staff at Zayouna Law Firm are experienced, dedicated and exceptional at achieving results. Clients benefit from our varied expertise and accomplishments in both our educational and advocacy experiences. The foundation of our success is our people. We take pride in having the highest standards of client service and advocacy.

We can assist you in Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian,

Spanish, Ukrainian, and Urdu.
Practice Areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents Catastrophic Injuries
Slip and Fall Injuries Occupier's Liability
Motorcycle Accidents Injury from Unsafe Products
Medical Malpractice Animal Attacks
Traumatic Brain and Head Injuries

.Meet the Team

Joseph Zayouna, BBA, LL.B.

Joseph Zayouna is the founder and managing partner of Zayouna Law Firm. Joseph’s practice includes motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, disability matters, product liability and medical malpractice cases. Joseph commands a thorough knowledge of all relevant Automobile Legislation, providing trusted experience for all aspects of civil litigation and dispute resolution. Joseph has an outstanding ability to communicate with and understand his clients and their needs

John Johnson, LL.B.

John Johnson is an associate with Zayouna Law Firm. John handles almost all types of plaintiff-side personal injury and insurance litigation, including Occupiers’ Liability Act claims, long-term disability insurance cases, bad faith insurance claims, and claims arising out of motor vehicle collisions.

Samiya Ahmad, B.A. (Economics), LL.B.

Samiya Ahmad is an associate with Zayouna Law Firm and practices in the area of civil litigation, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents and catastrophic injuries. Samiya has successfully conducted mediations, pre-hearings and arbitration proceedings with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and has also appeared before the Superior Court of Justice.

Albert Wong, B.A., LL.B., M.A., LL.M.

Albert Wong is an associate with Zayouna Law Firm and practices in the area of civil litigation, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents and has successfully conducted mediations, pre-hearings and arbitration proceedings with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and has also appeared before the Superior Court of Justice.

Ryan O’Connor, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

Ryan O’Connor is an associate with Zayouna Law Firm and practices civil litigation. Ryan has argued numerous motions before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and he regularly conducts examinations for discovery. He has also appeared at mediations and pre-arbitration hearings before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.

Kathryne Munro, B.A., LL.B.

Kathryne Munro is an associate with Zayouna Law Firm and practices in the area of civil litigation, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents and Occupiers’ Liability claims.

Injury Information

Date and time of injury

Location – street, building, sidewalk, etc

How did the injury occur? – events, actions, and conditions that may have contributed to the accident and injury

Other Person Involved

Name – First and last

Phone Number

Car - license plate number, make, model

Insurance – policy provider, policy number

Address – number, street, city, province

Witness

Name – First and last

Phone Number

Address - number, street, city, province

Notes

Emergency and Health Care Providers

Police officer on scene – name and badge number

Hospital – name, location

Family Doctor – name, phone number

Insurance Information

Policy Provider

Policy Number

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