What to Do Before You Start a Personal Injury Claim in Ontario
If you’ve been injured in an accident, the early steps you take can make or break your personal injury case. At Auger Hollingsworth, our experienced legal team has guided thousands of Ontarians through this complex process. Here’s how to protect your claim before it even starts.
DO:
- Be thorough and truthful when describing your symptoms to your doctor. Exaggerating or downplaying symptoms can harm your case.
- Follow all your doctor’s treatment recommendations, even if you start to feel better.
- Maintain a journal detailing how your injuries impact your daily life—physically, emotionally, and financially.
- Keep receipts for all injury-related expenses, such as medications, transportation, or household help.
- Let your legal team know immediately about any worsening of your injuries or additional accidents.
- Inform your lawyer if you change your address, job, or income status.
DON’T:
- Don’t speak to an insurance adjuster before consulting your lawyer. Their interests are not aligned with yours.
- Don’t sign any documents related to your injury without your lawyer’s review.
- Don’t share legal details of your case with anyone other than your legal team.
- Don’t give documents from your lawyer to your doctor—anything in your medical file can be used against you in court.
These guidelines may seem simple, but even one misstep can weaken your case. The defence will look for any inconsistency to reduce or deny your compensation.
At Auger Hollingsworth, we take your recovery seriously. Our legal team is ready to guide you from the very first step through to settlement or trial. If you’ve been injured and want to protect your rights and your future, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
📞 Call 613-233-4529 or visit ahinjurylaw.com to get started.
