Apr 22
Adriana NotonLondon Accident, Accident Victim, Accidents, Canada Personal, Car Accident, claim, Collisions, Damages, Disability, Extent, health, Huge List, Injured Party, injury, Innocence, Key Point, Key Role, lawyer, legal, London, Losses, Malpractice, Motor Vehicule, Motorcycle, Negligence, personal injury, Private Property, Proof, Recklessness, Regard, Spinal Cord
When seeking a personal injury demand in Canada, you have similar options as in other places. There is very little difference, except in the rules of set procedure. Regardless of where you live, there are set procedures in seeking these claims. In Canada, if you happen to be an accident victim, you are then entitled to receive compensation for any damages or losses, and to make a claim in that regard. The procedures are not hard, but they are governed by two main key points.
There can be a huge list of the many kinds of accidents that may occur, and just as big a list of the many injuries that may be suffered. You could be involved in a pedestrian type accident, or a car accident, motorcycle, malpractice, or just fall and hurt yourself on a public property or on private property. Accidents can occur where you least expect it, and in ways you never expected.
One of the two main keys for this process in Canada, is providing proof of the extent of any liability. The liability factor is definitely a key factor. As in most accidents, there can be some negligence or recklessness involved, that played a key role in the accident taking place. In such cases, a claim is made in order to be compensated for the damages suffered because of this accident, from the party who was negligent or reckless. If the liability is proven, then the negligent party should pay.
If they are liable, the negligence has been proven, then they will be held responsible, and will be made to pay compensation to the injured party. They are then seen to be at fault, which means they will be made responsible for the accident, and therefore liable for a certain amount of the damages that were incurred due to the accident. Both parties are given the chance to prove their innocence in the case.
Once fault and liability has been proven, the case moves on to the second key point, and that is what amount of responsibility and compensation the negligent party should be held to. The injured claimant needs to show evidence and proof of suffering, and why they are making the claim against the negligent party. The extent of their proof will help determine the amount of compensation.
With their case being made, and proof provided, an amount is reached for compensating them for their sufferings. They can measure the amount of their suffering by way of financial, mental, or their physical pain due to injuries from their accident. Again, the amount of suffering will be the main factor in the amount the are given in compensation.
If you are in Canada, and are involved in an accident, you have a certain amount of time to make any claims for compensation, or you can pass up your chance for any satisfaction. All people are encouraged to make their claims as quickly as they can. Once the deadline has passed, there are no more avenues for pursuing damages. This is a very important thing to remember.
So when seeking a personal injury demand in Canada, remember not to let the deadline pass you by, and be ready to provide ample evidence of your pain and suffering. This will enable you to get the compensation you deserve for recovering your losses. The system is designed for punishing those who are reckless and negligent, and accidents result from it. Be sure to stay aware of these things, should anything like this happen to you.
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Apr 08
Craven PublishingChina accessible, China, Disability, disabled, diseases, Illnesses, paraolmypics
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As China gears up to welcome the world to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Welsh ex-pat Christian Saunders – who now lives in Beijing – gives us the lowdown on this vibrant and bustling city.
Some half a million foreign visitors are expected to descend upon China’s vibrant capital city between 8 and 24 August to witness the 2008 Olympic Games. But since China is still classified as a developing country, there has been some concern about the standard of facilities on offer in Beijing – not least for the many disabled people who will travel to the city to participate in and support the following Paralympic Games, which take place from 6 to 17 September.
To its credit, the Chinese government has addressed the issue with aplomb, ploughing vast resources into making much-needed improvements in many areas. By the time the games kick off, it’s anticipated that every major pavement in the city will boast not only a central raised path for blind people, but also ramps to enable wheelchair users to move around freely. More than 2,000 such ramps have already been installed.
Beijing has also opened a centre to train 30,000 volunteers to help international visitors and, when the Olympics are over, the training centre will be transformed into a school to develop vocational skills amongst Beijing’s sizeable disabled population. There are almost 800,000 registered disabled people in China’s capital, with an estimated 81 million – roughly the population of Germany – distributed throughout the rest of the country. Living conditions for disabled people in China have been described by an official as “less than ideal”, with many facing discrimination and employment problems. For instance, largely due to the prohibitive costs involved, only 2% of people in rural areas who need equipment like hearing aids and false limbs actually receive it.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE However, Tang Xiaoquan of the Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) recently told a news conference: “We believe that the Paralympics will enhance the international influence of China’s disabled people and give them more self-esteem, as well as make them more confident and self-sufficient.” In fact, BOCOG’s executive vice president said that the preparations for the Paralympics have helped to accelerate the improvement of conditions for China’s disabled population.
Many disabled people in China will certainly benefit from the government-funded improvements, and they see the Olympics and Paralympics as the ideal stage to highlight their plight. A campaign to raise public awareness has been in place for some months, resulting in a regular “barrier-free day” in Beijing, during which people are actively encouraged to be more sensitive to the problems that people with mobility impairments face.
THE GREAT WALL Most of the government’s expenditure has gone towards making 60 of the city’s most famous tourist attractions more accessible to disabled people. Some 600 million RMB (42.6 million) has been spent on renovating the Great Wall at Badaling where, until now, anyone who visited in a wheelchair would have had to rely on other people to lift them up the many steps and other obstructions. Badaling, the section of the wall that lies just an hour outside Beijing, has been dubbed “the mother of all tourist sites” and the revamp means that – for the first time – wheelchair users can enjoy the experience of the Great Wall essentially unaided.
Local tourism official Wang Fengbin says that ramps, lifts and a range of other access solutions have been introduced on the Great Wall at Badaling, with many more changes to come: “A sloping path will be built into the wall to allow wheelchairs to reach the platform of the first beacon tower.” Signage will also be improved, one of the ticket office windows will be lowered and a voice guidance system is set to be installed allowing easier access for all.
THE FORBIDDEN CITY Another famous tourist attraction to benefit from the recent funding boost is the Forbidden City. So called because commoners were not allowed to enter it, this sprawling Ming dynasty masterpiece was built as the political centrepiece of the Celestial Empire. The impressive Wumen Gate, the southern entrance to the Forbidden City, is now accessible via a wheelchair lift. Once inside the 72 hectare Forbidden City, disabled visitors can enjoy this spectacular walled palace complex thanks to a kilometre-long accessible avenue and a series of lifts. This links all the major halls and palaces of the inner and outer courts, from which China’s emperors exercised their supreme power over the nation for almost five centuries. Yan Hongbin of the Beijing Disabled Persons Federation explains: “The barrier-free avenue starts from the south gate and ends in the north, permitting disabled tourists to enjoy a truly barrier-free tour.” What’s more, the impressive Palace Museum – home to thousands of ancient artefacts from the Ming and Qing imperial courts – has been fitted with wheelchair-friendly pathways, while a specially designed map highlighting accessible facilities and routes will soon be available.
WORTH SEEING Nearby Tiananmen Square – the site of the infamous 1989 student demonstration – is also fully accessible. Head out before sunrise to watch the daily flag-raising ceremony at this, the world’s largest open urban square. Just north of Beijing, the Ming Tombs are certainly worth a visit. 13 of the 16 Ming emperors were laid to rest here, although only three of the mausoleums are actually open to the public. Another site of note is the luxurious Summer Palace in Haidian district, where disabled visitors can enjoy half-price entry. With scenic lakes, imperial gardens and classic buildings, it’s a popular destination on the tourist trail.
GETTING AROUND Several companies now run specialised tours which include visits to the traditional tourist hot spots as well as trips geared towards exploring forms of traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture. But for those determined to make their own way around, the government has also invested heavily in improving Beijing’s transport network. An accessible bus service runs from Tiananmen in central Beijing to Xizhimen in the west of the city, offering a low boarding platform and wheelchair-friendly layout. The service runs from 6.30am to 8.30pm, while the fare – a very reasonable 2 RMB (28p) for a single journey – is the same as the city’s standard buses.
Beijing’s subway system has also seen a dramatic improvement, with 55 subway stations already classed “barrier-free”. Trains on the new line five are wider and taller than those on older routes, and carriages are equipped with a wireless communication network so that passengers can use laptops and mobile phones without fear of losing their signal. Construction of the new line began in 2002 and eventually cost 12 billion RMB (about 800 million).
According to the Xinhua News Agency, renovations are nearly complete in more than 120 hotels set aside for the Olympic Games. The renovations have an emphasis on accommodating disabled guests and, according to the Beijing Tourism Bureau, member hotels in the city can now offer a total of 168 accessible rooms, while more than 390 three-star hotels have undergone renovation to improve accessibility. The Beijing New Plaza Hotel offers specially designed rooms, private parking spaces and accessible ramps along with large capacity toilets.
WHEN YOU’VE GOT TO GO An area of particular concern for tourists in Beijing is public toilet facilities – to the extent that, at one time, a third of all complaints received by the Beijing Tourism Administration involved public conveniences. Much to the horror of foreign visitors, traditional Chinese toilets amount to little more than open troughs over which the user is expected to squat. Thankfully, many toilets – especially at popular tourist destinations – have been drastically upgraded. Facilities must now provide at least one cubicle suitable for wheelchair users, as well as emergency call buttons. In addition, a rating system has been introduced to indicate the quality of the toilets, with four-star facilities providing luxuries such as lotions and hot towels. At present a small fee must be paid to use them to cover costs, but the ultimate aim is to provide free access to all. In total, 747 toilets at 168 attractions are involved in the scheme.
So from toilets to transport, ancient palaces to public awareness days, it appears that the ‘new’ China is determined to make a good impression on the rest of the world when the Olympic and Paralympic Games arrive in Beijing. All things considered, it looks like doing just that. INTERESTING FACTS
TOP FIVE ACCESSIBLE TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN BEIJING:
1: The Great Wall at Badaling 2: The Forbidden City 3: Summer Palace 4: Beijing Museum of Natural History 5: The Ming Tombs
GETTING THERE You can fly direct from London Heathrow to Beijing Capital International Airport with BA (return prices in September starting from 706), Air China (about 900) or connect with flights from most European airlines including Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, SAS and Finnair. It pays to look around, though; book through Expedia.co.uk (0871 222 9483) and you could fly with United Arab Emirates (including a stopover in Dubai) for just 437.20 return.
AIRPORT Beijing Capital International Airport is located about 12 miles (20km) northeast of the city. Most international flights now use the new 1 billion, Norman Foster-designed Terminal 3, which came into operation during February and March 2008. Currently the best way to travel between airport and city is by taxi (fares around 90 Chinese Yuan/about 6-7) or airport shuttle bus (CNY16/about 1.15), but a new direct metro line is set to open before the Games.
BEIJING WEATHER Hot, humid and wet summers (up to 30C) are balanced by cold, dry and windy winters (down to -8C). Good for the Games, autumns are dry and clement.
TRAVEL TIPS: CHINA
* Have a full medical check-up before you leave the UK and take your doctor’s name and contact details with you in case of emergency.
* Plan ahead; inform the airline you are travelling with and the hotel where you are staying of your needs, and gather information on your destination from guidebooks and the internet.
* Ensure you have the correct documentation (a standard tourist visa will usually suffice).
* Make sure you have adequate medical insurance.
* On arrival at your hotel, ask a member of staff to write down the establishment’s address in Chinese and keep it with you at all times. Most taxi drivers don’t speak English.
* Allow plenty of time for journeys. Airports and stations in Beijing are efficient but notoriously crowded, and at peak times the roads are often gridlocked.
Published by Able Magazine The UKs largest disability equipment
Mar 24
Adriana NotonLondon Accident, claim, Disability, injured plaintiffs, injury, law, lawyer, legal, London, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Personal injury lawyer
When filing a personal injury claim in Canada, it is basically the same as filing anywhere else with some exception as far as the set procedure. Anytime you are a victim of an accident in Canada, you are entitled to be compensated, and to make a disability claim. They make it fairly easy to do, and when filing, you just need to know about a couple of the key components of the procedure.
There are, of course, different types of accidents, and therefore different types of injuries. You can be involved in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, get injured at work, be involved in an accident as a pedestrian, be hurt due to malpractice, or simply fall and hurt yourself either on public property or private. There are many scenarios where you may need to make claim for a personal injury suit.
One of the top factors to consider when filing a claim in Canada, is the extent of liability. The liability determines what the extent of the fault is. Many times accidents are caused by neglect or recklessness. Whenever this is the case, then the parties who were negligent or reckless, are liable for the damages that were caused as a result of that negligence and/or recklessness.
If proven to be negligent or reckless, then the parties responsible are now liable for making compensation to the injured party. The injured party has filed a claim due to their suffering at the fault of the party that is liable. Then both parties try to defend their positions as to their innocence. It then becomes a matter for the courts.
Now both parties have to prove their case, providing sufficient evidence of their claims. The injured party has to prove they suffered due to the fault of the liable party. If they can prove their case, the liable party will have to compensate them for their suffering. Proof of liability is an important part of the litigation.
Once the injured party has proven the liability of the negligent party, the second part of the equation kicks in. And this is about the amount of compensation that the injured party should receive in relation to their pain and suffering. Their pain can be measured in mental, financial, and physical measures. The party who made the claim need to prove the severity of the damages suffered, and show why it warrants the amount of compensation.
There is a deadline as to how long a party can wait after an accident to file their claim. As a rule, this claim should be made as soon as possible following the happening of the accident. Once the date of expiration has passed, they will have lost their opportunity for pursuing compensation for their injuries. So it is important to file as soon as you feel you should be compensated for damages suffered.
Those are the two factors to be considered when filing a personal injury claim. As you can see, it is not that different from any other place where you may file a claim. It is intended to punish those who are negligent in responsibility for the safety of others. And to make recompense for the ones who are injured because of them.
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Mar 05
Adriana NotonUncategorized addiction, attorney, benefits, Canada, claims, consulting, Disability, insurance, Money, professional, rights, savings, services, toronto
Using the right disability lawyers is a good goal for increasing your chances of success in filing a claim. Some find them through a family member or a close friend who has had to go through the process themselves at some time, and had success. Others simply go through the phone book and make calls and inquiries. And yet others may choose to try the state bar association for recommendations.
Anytime you decide that you are going to make a claim, and you need to go and find an attorney, there are going to be some key questions to ask yourself before you choose to let any certain one represent you. They need to specialize in the particular kind of case that you are bringing. This is a very important thing not to overlook. You need to ask around about any other cases they have taken, and how their success rate is.
A lot of people who have never filed before, but are around others who know someone who has, or even who have filed themselves, come away with a few misconceptions about the process. One myth they always hear, is that everyone gets denied on their first time. This is not the truth, although it is mostly true. Many more get turned down on their first time than get approved, but that does not mean that ALL do.
Another thing people should know, even before they seek an attorney, is that filing for disability due to a problem with drugs or alcohol is not a guarantee of success. If the drug in question, or the alcohol, is considered material to the case, you will not get approved. If immaterial, you may still. This means that if you should quit the use of the drug, or the alcohol, and your condition improve, then you will be turned down. If it would not improve your condition, then you may be able to get approved.
One thing to understand about filing, is the time it can take. Anyone who is considering filing, should get it done as quickly as they can. The solid truth is that the process can be very long and trying, and for people who truly need and deserve the benefits, they need to get the wheels in motion as fast as they can. This gives your disability lawyer more time and resources to prepare a case.
After you get denied for the first time, if you do, that is the time for you to find yourself an attorney to represent you. This is when your case becomes more of an appeal than a file motion. You are appealing the fact you were turned down. This takes a lot of know-how, and a lot of paperwork, and most people cannot do it without the aid of a good attorney. And it should again, be one that specializes your type of case.
When it comes to the paperwork involved, these lawyers are worth their weight in gold. They know how to meet the deadlines, and they know just what you need to do in order to position yourself for a successful outcome before a judge when your hearing takes place. It is imperative that you have everything in order if you want things to go smoothly and have a more positive outcome.
Using the right disability lawyers is crucial to many cases. If you should somehow choose one who is not so good with your particular situation, you could be shooting yourself in the foot. These hearings are life changing for many people. And these are good people, who just need help in order to survive, have a meaningful life, and find their place in the world. So if you are one who is considering filing, do so right away, and go ahead and be shopping around for the attorney who is going to be able to do the best job for you and your situation.
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