Statement of Claim (Motor Vehicle Accident, Cyclist, Defendant Driver, Highway Traffic Act Claims) (ON)


Summary

This precedent is a claim arising out of an incident wherein the Plaintiff, who was riding a bicycle, was injured by a motor vehicle being driven by the defendant. It contains practical guidance and drafting notes. The precedent sets out the particulars of the damages being sought, including those for out-of-pocket expenses, loss of income, and health care costs, non-pecuniary general damages, aggravated damages, punitive and exemplary damages and other costs related to the action. It also sets out the parties involved, the nature of the claim and the specifics of the liabilities of the Defendant. For more information on claims in personal injury proceedings, see the: Statement of Claim Contents in Personal Injury Proceedings Checklist (ON) and the practice notes: Applications in Personal Injury Litigation (ON) and Claims, Defences, and Other Pleadings (ON). For more information on damages and awards, see the practice note: Types of Damages and Awards (ON).