Important Timelines

If you’ve been hurt in a car collision and need to claim for accident benefits, you need to notify your insurer within 7 days of the collision.

You must submit an application to your insurer for accident benefits within 30 days.

You have 120 days from the date of the car crash to put the at-fault driver on notice of your intention to sue.

If you have been denied long-term disability benefits, you may have 1 year to start a legal action.

Generally you have 2 years from the date of your injury to start a legal action. However, the 2 years may not start until you reasonably know that you have a legal claim.

To make sure that you don`t miss an important time deadline you should consult a lawyer at your earliest opportunity.

If you were hurt from a slip and fall on municipal owned property, you are required to provide the municipality with written notice within 10 days of the accident.