Our firm is renowned for the exceptional trial experience of our auto accident lawyers. We approach every case as if it's going to trial, ensuring that we leave no stone unturned to secure the full compensation our clients deserve. Insurance companies are well aware of our capabilities, and as a result, we often achieve fair settlements long before trial. However, if we believe our clients are entitled to more than the offered settlement, we are always ready to go to trial and advocate on their behalf.
Contingency Fee Retainer Agreements
We establish contingency fee retainer agreements
with each client we represent, which means that we only receive payment when
your claim is successfully resolved. At that point, we receive an agreed-upon
percentage of the funds you are awarded for our legal services. Importantly, we
cover the expenses of hiring experts, such as doctors, engineers, or life care
planners, to develop the evidence in your case. You are never asked to
contribute to the cost of evidence development or pay anything towards legal
fees until a settlement or judgment is obtained. These agreements ensure that
every person seriously injured in an auto accident can access justice,
regardless of their financial situation.
Quality Over Quantity – Toronto Auto Accident Lawyers
Our philosophy is centered on delivering top-quality
service to a select number of seriously injured clients, rather than taking on
a large volume of cases. We carefully consider every potential client
contacting our office and only accept those who have sustained significant
injuries. By limiting our caseload, we ensure that we can dedicate the
necessary time, energy, and resources to provide you with the best possible
service and results.
Extensive History of Helping Our Clients
For over two decades, our team of Toronto auto accident lawyers and staff has been dedicated to handling car accident
cases daily. Each car accident case is managed by a specialized team comprising
a Partner, Associate Lawyer, Accident Benefits Coordinator, Law Clerk, and
Legal Assistant. Your dedicated team will be in constant contact with you
throughout every stage of your car accident case, addressing your questions and
providing assistance in all matters.
Types of Auto Accidents We Have Assisted With
Throughout the years, we have encountered a wide
range of auto accidents, including:
• Highway collisions
• Intersection collisions
• Multi-vehicle collisions
• Commercial vehicle collisions
• Motorcycle and auto collisions
• Truck collisions
• Head-on collisions
• Hit and Run collisions
• T-Bone collisions
• Rear-end collisions
While each accident is unique, our extensive
experience makes it likely that we have assisted a client in a situation
similar to yours, enabling us to bring invaluable expertise to your case.
Dangerous Driving
Habits Leading to Auto Accidents
Auto accidents
are unfortunately all too common in Ontario. In 2020, the Ministry of
Transportation Ontario reported a total of 23,689 fatal and personal injury
collisions, with 535 resulting in fatalities. These accidents are often
preventable and should not be tolerated. All drivers in Ontario have a duty of
care when operating a vehicle, extending to passengers, other road users,
pedestrians, and roadside property owners.
Some common forms
of dangerous driving habits that lead to auto accidents include the following.
Distracted
Driving
The widespread
use of cellphones, touch screens, and other technological distractions while
driving has significantly increased the number of distracted driver-related
auto accidents. Ontario Government data reveals that the number of fatal
collisions caused by distracted driving has doubled since 2000. If you or a
loved one have been injured by a distracted driver, contact our office for a
free consultation to discuss your next steps.
Impaired Driving
When an impaired
driver causes an auto accident resulting in personal injury or death, it often
leads to criminal charges. However, while criminal law punishes the offender,
it does not provide compensation to victims. Establishing negligence in the
case of an impaired driver is usually straightforward, but the driver's
insurance company will aggressively defend against damages claims. Navigating
the legal system alone can be challenging and may result in inadequate
compensation. Contact our office for a free consultation if you or a loved one
have been injured by an impaired driver.
Disobeying
Traffic Laws and Aggressive Driving
In Toronto, the
Highway Traffic Act defines various unsafe driving practices to ensure road
safety. Some of these practices involve obeying stop signs, red lights, and
crosswalks. The HTA also addresses aggressive and careless driving. When a
driver is charged and convicted under the HTA in an auto accident that you are
involved in, the Evidence Act creates a presumption of wrongdoing against that
driver in any civil action related to the accident. While this area of evidence
law is complex, it can benefit your case. Discuss these options with one of our
experienced auto accident lawyers
during a free consultation.
Types of Serious
Injuries Resulting from Auto Accidents
• Amputations and
disfigurement
• Head injuries
(traumatic brain injuries)
• Spinal injuries
• Severe
fractures and broken bones
• Burns