Personal injury claims · Toronto & Ontario
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Ontario deadline check
You generally have two years to start a lawsuit, but several notices are due much sooner. Enter the date of your accident to see the deadlines that apply to you.
days to tell your auto insurerAfter a car, motorcycle, pedestrian or cyclist accident involving a vehicle.
days to notify a municipalityAfter a fall caused by a poorly maintained city sidewalk or road.
days after a fall on snow or iceWritten notice to the owner or occupier of the private property.
Pick a date to see your deadlines.
General information only, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on your facts, for example when an injury is discovered later, the injured person is a minor, the claim is against a government body, or your policy sets its own limits. Missing a notice period doesn't always end a claim, but it can make it much harder.
How compensation works in Ontario
Your own insurer pays accident benefits no matter who caused the accident. You may also be able to sue the at-fault driver for losses those benefits don't cover.
Paid through your auto policy, or another policy if you don't have one, whoever was at fault. If benefits are denied, the dispute goes to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
A claim against the driver, property owner or other party whose negligence caused your injury.
Cases we take on
How it works
You focus on recovering. We deal with the insurers, the paperwork and the deadlines.
What it costs
"No win, no fee" can mean different things at different firms. Here's how it works at ours.
Ontario requires contingency fee agreements to use a standard form. Yours sets out the percentage, how disbursements are handled and what happens to any costs the court awards. Ben goes through it with you line by line before you sign.
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Your lawyer
Cohen Murison Law is a small practice. Ben takes your first call, works on your claim and deals with the insurer, so you always know who to ask about your case.
Client reviews
“Ben is an exceptional lawyer and a genuinely compassionate person. … His guidance was clear, honest, and very reassuring during a stressful time.”
“He is highly responsive and takes the time to explain things clearly and thoughtfully. … His advice was practical, realistic, and helped me make well-informed decisions without unnecessary delays.”
“He understands the system, legalities and complications well, and was always there to receive calls and answer any questions.”
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Right after an accident
These steps protect your health and your claim.
Get a free case reviewSee a doctor, even if you feel okaySome injuries show up days later, and medical records link your injuries to the accident.
Report itCall the police if required, notify your auto insurer within 7 days, and report a fall to the property owner in writing.
Keep evidencePhotos of the scene and your injuries, witness names, the other driver's details, receipts and records of time off work.
Don't sign a release or accept a settlement yetOnce you sign a release, you usually can't reopen the claim, even if your injuries turn out to be worse.
Don't give a recorded statement to the other party's insurerYou can politely tell them you'll respond once you've had legal advice.
Questions
Don't see yours? Call (289) 309-3069. The first conversation is free.
Often, yes. Ontario courts usually reduce compensation by your share of responsibility instead of denying it altogether. After a car accident, accident benefits from your own insurer are available whoever was at fault.
Get legal advice before you sign anything. A settlement usually requires a signed release, which ends your claim for good. Early offers are sometimes made before the full extent of an injury is known.
It depends on your injuries, how they affect your work and daily life, your future care needs and who was at fault. In car accident cases, Ontario also applies a legal threshold and a deductible to pain-and-suffering awards. We can give you a realistic range once we've reviewed your medical records.
Accident benefits can be paid while your claim is ongoing. A lawsuit against the at-fault party usually takes longer, often two years or more, because the long-term effects of an injury need to be understood before settling. We'll give you an estimate based on your case.
Many injury claims are resolved through negotiation or mediation without a trial. If the insurer doesn't make a fair offer, we can take your claim to court.
The two-year limitation period usually runs from when you knew, or should have known, about your injury and who caused it. There are exceptions, including for minors. Call us and we'll look at your dates.
Yes, you can change lawyers at any time. Fees owed to your previous lawyer are usually settled between the lawyers at the end of the case, not paid by you up front.
Being new to Canada doesn't by itself stop you from making a claim. Ben also practises immigration law, so he can answer questions about how a claim and your status affect each other.
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