Ontario Personal Injury Law: Know Your Rights
If you have been injured in Ontario due to someone else's negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. Personal injury claims cover motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and more.
Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle
- Motor vehicle accidents — car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and cycling collisions
- Slip and fall — falls on public or private property due to unsafe conditions
- Workplace injuries — beyond WSIB, including third-party claims
- Medical malpractice — surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries
- Long-term disability denials — fighting insurance company rejections
- Dog bites — Ontario's strict liability Dog Owners' Liability Act
- Wrongful death — Family Law Act claims for fatal accidents
Ontario Limitation Periods
Most personal injury claims must be started within two years from the accident or discovery date. Municipal claims require 10-day notice. Do not delay.
Contingency Fees — No Win, No Fee
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation. Typical fees are 15–33% of recovery.
What Compensation Could You Receive?
- Pain and suffering (general damages)
- Medical expenses
- Income loss and earning capacity
- Cost of care and rehabilitation
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of enjoyment of life