Personal Injuries

Personal injury law is part of the Law of Torts. A tort is a wrongful act recognized by the law as a basis to commence a lawsuit. These wrongs or torts result in injury or harm which constitutes the basis for a claim by the injured party. A personal injury claim can be commenced by an individual for either physical, mental, or property damages. Types of damages an injured party may recover include pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, housekeeping and home maintenance, and medical expenses.

Whether or not you have been injured as a result of a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite or other personal injury, you may be entitled to collect substantial financial compensation for your injuries. You should consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible not only because the law provides that you have a specific time within which to bring forth your case (statutes of limitations) but also because the sooner you retain a personal injury lawyer, the sooner your claim can be investigated. A lawyer will gather vital information, have witnesses interviewed and obtain statements while your injury is still fresh in everyone’s mind.

The severity of your injury and its impact on your life can help you determine whether or not it makes sense to begin a lawsuit after an accident. You may want to seek compensation through small claims court, or hire a paralegal instead.

Understanding your options is the first place to start.

Watch this video to understand your personal injury legal options in Ontario:

Because many people are concerned about lawsuits and are especially fearful about having to testify in a court of law, injured parties often settle their claim directly with the insurance company before consulting with an experienced injury lawyer.

Watch this video to help you decide whether to hire a personal injury lawyer or not:

Most personal injury lawyers work on a “contingency fee” basis. That means you only pay the lawyer his or her legal fees if he or she collects money for you in the resolution of your case. Roger Foisy represents clients on a contingency fee basis and offers an initial free consultation to accident victims.

You may see some Ontario personal injury lawyers charging 33.3% while others charge only 20-25%.

Watch this video to learn how injury lawyer fees are calculated and why there is often a difference in rates:

There are many factors taken into consideration when personal injury settlements are determined. That is why your lawyer must effectively convey the unique impact of the injury on your life to help maximize your settlement value.

Watch this video to learn more about how injury settlement values are determined in Ontario:

Traumatic brain injury is defined as any damage to the brain caused by a trauma. Brain injuries can be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. It is important to note that even a mild traumatic brain injury can have serious consequences. Brain injury can occur from such traumas such as car accidents (striking of head on the interior of the car); a slip and fall (striking head on a hard surface); a substantial neck injury (whiplash or C2 fracture).