Car Accidents

Car Accident Lawyers in Ontario

If you have been involved in a car accident and injured as a result of another driver, you can commence a legal action, known as a tort claim.

About Car Accident claims in Ontario

We understand how stressful being in a car accident can be for you and your loved ones. Our lawyers have settled many cases for clients who have been seriously injured as a result of car accidents.

What am I entitled to?

Under a tort claim, you may be entitled to seek compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, future income loss, future medical expenses and out of pocket expenses.

What do I do if I've been in a Car Accident?

It is necessary to provide supportive medical evidence that speaks to the seriousness of your injuries and how your injuries affect your ability to work, perform housekeeping tasks or affect activities of daily living.


It is important to consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you have been injured in a car accident, as you only have 2 years from the date of the accident to pursue a lawsuit against the at-fault party.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible and find out what your rights and obligations are.  Our lawyers can help you achieve a settlement you deserve.

Answers to commonly asked questions

  • What benefits am I entitled to if injured from a car accident?

    If you are injured as a result of a car accident then you are entitled to accident benefits. Accident benefits are covered under your own auto insurance policy. These include:


    • Income Replacement
    • Medical and Rehabilitation
    • Attendant Care
    • Housekeeping
    • Death Benefits

    If you were not at-fault, you may also file a tort claim against the driver. This will cover anything that your own insurance policy doesn’t cover, such as pain and suffering.

  • What if I was the passenger in a car accident? Can I still make a claim?

    Yes. If you were the passenger in a car accident and are injured, you can make a claim. You may feel uncomfortable if you are close to the driver of the vehicle. However, the driver’s insurance policy will also cover loses of any passengers that are in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

  • What do I do if I am at-fault for a car accident? Can I still make a claim?

    Yes. Whether you are at-fault or not, if you are injured as a result of the car accident than you can still make a claim with your insurance company and are entitled to accident benefits.

  • What if the accident occurred while I was working?

    It’s important to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. He/she can then determine whether your claim should be pursued through the insurance company or the WSIB (Workplace Safety Insurance Board).

  • What if I was involved in a hit-and-run?

    With a hit-and-run, if the driver can never be identified and you have sustained injuries due too the accident there is insurance available to you through the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.

  • What is the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund?

    This is what is referred to as the “payor of last resort” for motor vehicle related claims. Meaning, this is the last place to apply to for accident benefits if no other insurance is available.


    The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims (MVAC) Fund provides compensation to people who are injured as a result of automobile accidents when no other insurance policy exists to “respond” to the claim. This includes accident benefits claims and tort claims (third party claims).


    How does this work? The MVAC Fund is for claims involving accident victims who were involved in an accident with an uninsured or unidentified driver, or a stolen vehicle, when no liability (at fault) insurance exists.


    If you are the victim of a hit and run for example, and you do not have any insurance available to you or information on the driver, you would make an application for accident benefits to the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims (MVAC) Fund.


    The MVAC provides compensation for personal injury and property damage claims. It is important to note that there is a limit to how much money you can recover.

  • Do I need a lawyer if I was in a car accident?

    You don’t need one, but having a lawyer will help to ensure that your insurance company pays for everything that you are entitled to. As well, car accident lawyers are usually able to negotiate more compensation from the insurance company then you may be able to yourself. 


    Personal injury lawyers are experienced in ensuring that all of your treatments are covered, as are all future treatments. They will also make sure that you are compensating for things like lost wages, housekeeping, child care and anything else that you need as a result of an injury from a car accident.

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