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Published: July 16, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

Throughout the province, accidents happen at an alarmingly frequent rate. Accidents can happen suddenly, and the effects they have on the lives of injured victims can be substantial.

With some of the country’s highest rates of collisions per vehicle, car accidents in Dartmouth are among the leading causes of death and injuries requiring hospitalization. In addition to collisions involving passenger vehicles, some of the most common injury-causing accidents in the Dartmouth area include:

  • Car accidents
  • Scooter accidents
  • E-bike accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Snowmobile accidents
  • ATV accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • And more

Oftentimes, unsuspecting people sustain injuries in accidents as the result of another party or entity’s negligence. Negligence can refer to a number of wrongful actions or inactions performed by someone who had a legal obligation to reasonably ensure the safety of others.

Negligence can cause accidents resulting in serious injuries even when the at-fault party does not have a personal or pre-existing relationship with the people injured by their wrongful conduct. That is because many people in the province have a legal responsibility to provide a duty of care to their neighbours and fellow citizens. For example, everyone who operates a motor vehicle on the province’s roads is mandated by law to reasonably ensure the safety of the other people on the road around them. This includes other motorists, as well as cyclists and pedestrians. If a driver breaks provincial traffic laws by speeding, texting while driving, operating their vehicle while inebriated, ignoring traffic signals, or by otherwise violating the rules, their conduct behind the wheel could constitute negligence. If their negligence causes accidents to occur, they could be liable for damages incurred by anyone they have inadvertently injured.

Accidents can result in property damage, physical trauma, psychological anguish, and financial ruin. The negligent actions or inactions of a complete stranger can permanently impact an accident survivor’s quality of life and financial stability. And while injured accident victims may be eligible for certain insurance benefits, depending on the circumstances of their accident, the payments to which they are entitled may not provide enough funding to fully compensate them for their total losses.

If you have been injured because of another party’s negligence, our car accident lawyers serving Dartmouth may be able to help you recover damages from the responsible party by filing a lawsuit against them. To discuss the circumstances of your accident and learn if you may be eligible to pursue damages in a civil claim, book a free, initial consultation with our accident lawyers serving Dartmouth today.

Our accident lawyers serving Dartmouth know that surviving an accident often means incurring substantial, unexpected costs of medical care. Additionally, when injuries sustained in an accident prevent victims from returning to work during their recovery, they may have justifiable concerns about their financial situation.

Free Consultation for Dartmouth Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win

Our Dartmouth accident lawyers provide free, initial consultations with all prospective clients. During a no-obligation, cost-free first meeting with our accident lawyers serving Dartmouth, injured accident survivors have the chance to ask important questions and, based on their eligibility, learn about legal options for financial recovery that may be available to them.

By consulting with Preszler Injury Lawyers, you could receive the benefit of our legal advice, all for no initial fee. To book your free, initial consultation with our Dartmouth accident lawyers and learn if you may be entitled to financial compensation, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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Personal Injury Law Firm

Preszler Injury Lawyers represents injured people across Ontario in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, long-term disability claims, and institutional abuse claims.

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Award Winning Personal Injury Law Firm

We are proud to be one of Canada’s oldest and long-standing personal injury law firms. Since 1959, we have been providing exceptional legal services and have established ourselves as leading personal injury lawyers in the Canadian legal community. It’s not just the awards that recognize our achievements, but also the wins we’ve achieved for thousands of Canadians with their car accident claims.

Case Results

car accident Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some car accident related wins we’ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Car Accident

$900,000

Recovered significant damages for a client with permanent disabilities caused by a severe car accident.

Settlement

Car Accident

$485,000

Secured fair compensation for serious injuries and long-term recovery needs after a highway collision.

Settlement

Car Accident

$350,000

Achieved strong results for a client suffering chronic pain following a rear-end crash.

Settlement

Car Accident

$335,000

Delivered substantial compensation for soft-tissue and psychological injuries sustained in a crash.

car accident FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for car accident claims

a. In Nova Scotia we have a no fault system which means your own insurance company responds to provide you with certain benefits under your own insurance policy to help with your recovery and address your immediate financial needs. These benefits are called “Accident Benefits”.

b. This includes income replacement benefits which would pay you up to $250.00 a week.

c. There is medical coverage to a potential maximum of $50,000.00 for recommended therapies such as physiotherapy etc.

a. You are entitled to sue the individual or entity that caused the accident and damages/injuries. This could include more than one party, for example if the driver and owner of the vehicle are different people.

b. This party is usually referred to as the “at-fault” party.

c. In some situations, you may have reason to sue your own insurance company to seek recourse for benefits and other claims under the contractual terms of your automobile policy. Again, time limitations apply. Your lawyer can best advise you if this kind of action is necessary in the circumstances as well as any technical requirements for proceeding.

a. Lawsuits are a method of recovering damages. The goal of the lawsuit is to award the injured plaintiff (you) with financial compensation which is evaluated based on the amount of damages/changes/pain caused to you and how it affects your life.

b. These could include but are not limited to: damages for pain and suffering, income losses (past and future), loss of earning capacity, out of pocket expenses, past and future treatment costs subject to any Accident Benefits payments made by your own insurer.

a. For accidents after 2010, injuries of a soft tissue nature (ie. strains, sprains and certain whiplash disorder injuries) must be of a nature that causes a substantial inability to perform any or all of the essential tasks of your regular employment, training or education or the normal activities of your daily life.

b. Injuries that do not meet this “serious impairment” threshold are referred to as minor injuries and are subject to a capped amount of general damages as set by legislation.

c. For more information on how this limit could affect your claim, please call for a free consultation today.

a. There could be limits to the amount of money available.

  1. In Nova Scotia the statutory minimum insurance required to drive is $500,000.00
  2. If there are multiple claimants involved in the same accident caused by the same at-fault driver the insurance policy limits on the at-fault vehicle will be split up amongst all the claimants and can reduce the amount that is recovered.
    1. This is why it is important to ensure that you have proper coverage on your own policy of insurance because there are situations where the at-fault driver may be underinsured and your own policy can step in and increase the available limits. Please speak to one of our lawyers today for clarification.

b. The monetary value of a particular injury is based on and set by case law, which limits the amount you can recover.

a. The injury is worth $7,500 subject to inflation.

b. Please call Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free consultation for more information and a free consultation.

a. No – the limits only apply to general damages for pain and suffering.

b. However, the available policy limits of insurance on the at-fault vehicle could affect your recovery of damages.

a. Usually the limitation is 2 years from the date which the accident occurred, but there are cases/situations where this can be extended.

b. Please call Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free consultation for more information.

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