New Rules for Contingency Fees
Most people who hire personal injury lawyers choose to pay a percentage of the settlement to the law firm rather than paying an hourly rate. This is known as a contingency fee. Your contract with the law firm is called a contingency fee agreement. Starting July 1, 2021, the Law [...]
Meet Our Star Associate Lawyer: Calla Rose
Associate lawyer, Calla Rose, is a shining example of a woman who embraces the legal profession with determination and zeal. In 2019, while running her busy practice, she went on maternity leave and completed her LLM with top marks during that period. Upon returning to her practice – with [...]
June Ends with Two Positive Decisions for Personal Injury Clients
It’s easy to be jaded as a personal injury lawyer in Ontario. Between 2010 and 2018, there were 17 changes made to auto insurance in our province and 16 of them made life worse, not better, for accident victims. Tort insurers have taken rigid positions on negotiation of smaller cases [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Stephen
Stephen, a husband and father in his late 20s, had been drinking at a bar with a friend. Afterwards, he got in the car with his friend. His friend was intoxicated and crashed the car into a cement wall. When police arrived, they found Stephen bleeding profusely. He showed signs [...]
A Tribute to Dads
Honoring Fathers Who Persevere for Their Children Every client who walks through our door has a story to tell and had a life before an accident changed everything. This month, and on June 20th in particular, we honour the fathers who have suffered serious injuries but have persevered for [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: John
3-year-old John’s life was significantly changed one day, while crossing the street on his way to the local splash pad in Cornwall. The child was walking roughly 10 meters behind his mother when he was struck by a van. Paramedics arrived on scene and noted head/brain trauma as John’s primary [...]
Meet Our New Associate Lawyer, Paolo Negro
Paolo hails from Ottawa but now calls Toronto home. Before entering law, Paolo worked as an English teacher abroad for several years. He spent time living in Turkey and South Korea where he was able to travel extensively, see the world, and experience different cultures. He enjoys reading at [...]
Meet Our New Associate Lawyer, Zachary Goncalves
Zach was born and raised in Toronto. He is proud to be a plaintiff-side personal injury lawyer. He prides himself in thoroughly preparing his cases so that his clients can stand-up against large insurance companies and corporations. Following Zach’s undergrad at York University, he enrolled in law school at the [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Samantha
Don’t think a personal injury lawyer can make a difference? Check out what we did for our client, Samantha, after she suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Samantha was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left her with severe injuries and an inability to care for her [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Noah
Think your life is over after a serious motor vehicle accident? Noah was surprised to learn that there is life after disability—if you choose the right lawyer. On a cold January morning, Noah was stopped at an intersection on his way home from work. Suddenly, a car rear-ended him, propelling [...]