Personal Injury
About This Practice
If you have been injured in Ontario through someone else's carelessness, you may have a claim. We help people across Brampton and the GTA who have been hurt in motor vehicle collisions and in slip-and-fall accidents, and we explain your options in plain language.
Ontario car accident cases often run on two tracks at once. There is the statutory accident benefits claim through your own insurer — which has tight early deadlines, including notifying your insurer within seven days and returning the application within about 30 days — and a separate tort claim against the at-fault driver. Falls on unsafe property are governed by the Occupiers' Liability Act, which requires owners to take reasonable care to keep visitors reasonably safe. The standard is reasonableness, not perfection.
Deadlines matter a great deal. Under Ontario's Limitations Act, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to start a lawsuit. Snow-and-ice falls have a separate 60-day written notice requirement. Miss a deadline and your claim can be barred, so it is worth getting advice early.
How We Work
We start by listening — what happened, what you are dealing with now, and what you are worried about. We review the facts, explain the benefits and claims that may apply, and flag the deadlines that affect you. Most personal injury work is handled on a contingency fee basis under Ontario's Solicitors Act, set out in a written agreement we review with you before you sign, so legal fees come from any recovery rather than out of pocket up front.
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Frequently Asked
Under Ontario’s Limitations Act, the general deadline to begin a lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident. Some claims have earlier notice requirements — for example, 60 days’ written notice for a slip on snow or ice, and short reporting deadlines for accident benefits after a car crash. Because missing a deadline can end a claim, it is best to get advice soon after an injury.
Most personal injury cases in Ontario are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning legal fees come out of any compensation recovered rather than being paid up front. The percentage and terms are set in a written agreement under the Solicitors Act, which we review with you before you sign. We will walk through how it works at your first meeting.
You may. Under Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act, property owners and occupiers must take reasonable steps to keep visitors reasonably safe. Whether you have a claim depends on the specific facts — what caused the fall, the condition of the property, and the timing. We can review your situation and explain your options.