Whiplash. Soft tissue damage. Sprains. Headaches. These are often dismissed as “minor injuries”—but the pain and disruption they cause can be anything but minor. And in Ontario’s personal injury system, labeling something as “minor” can limit your compensation in ways that hurt your recovery. Under Ontario’s no-fault insurance system, [...]

In the age of search engines and online forums, it’s tempting to try to figure out the value of your personal injury case by looking it up online. Many injured Ontarians start their search with, “What’s a whiplash case worth?” or “How much compensation for a broken leg in [...]

When you’ve been injured in an accident—whether it’s a car crash, fall, or denied disability claim—you’re suddenly thrust into a system you don’t understand. The insurance company knows the rules. They know the deadlines. They know what questions to ask. You don’t. And that imbalance is exactly why you [...]

After an accident, everything feels chaotic. You’re in pain, missing work, juggling appointments, and trying to make sense of insurance paperwork. The last thing you want is to deal with a legal battle. But calling a personal injury lawyer doesn’t add to the chaos—it helps resolve it. At Auger [...]

In today’s world, social media plays a huge role in how we communicate—but if you’re in the middle of a personal injury case, it can become a serious liability. At Auger Hollingsworth, we’ve seen first-hand how innocent posts have been used against our clients by insurance companies. Insurance defence [...]

You didn’t ask for this. A car crash or motorcycle accident turned your life upside down in seconds. Now you’re left physically injured, emotionally shaken, and overwhelmed by paperwork, phone calls, and pain. While you try to recover, the bills pile up and the insurance company starts asking questions. [...]

Slipping on ice, tripping over uneven pavement, or falling inside a poorly maintained building might seem like “just an accident.” You may be embarrassed. You might even try to brush it off. But falls can lead to serious injuries—fractures, concussions, spinal damage—and those injuries often get worse before they [...]

You paid your premiums. You followed the rules. Now, after being diagnosed with a serious illness or injury, your long-term disability (LTD) benefits have been denied or cut off. It feels like a betrayal. And it’s scary—because you’re too sick to work but can’t afford to go without income. [...]

After a car accident in Ontario, it’s easy to downplay your injuries. You might feel sore but assume it’s nothing serious. You may hope that with time, the pain will fade. Many people tell themselves, “I’ll wait and see,” or “I don’t want to make a fuss.” But at [...]

Falls are embarrassing. Whether you slipped on ice, tripped on a sidewalk, or fell in a store, your first instinct might be to brush it off. But at Auger Hollingsworth, we’ve worked with hundreds of Ontarians who tried to ignore their injuries—only to regret it later. Injuries like fractures, [...]