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Car Accident Lawyer Mississauga

Injured in a crash on the QEW, Highway 403, Hurontario or anywhere in Peel Region? Kanevsky Law has recovered $50 million+ for Mississauga-area accident victims. No win, no fee.

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The Short Answer

If you were hurt in a car accident in Mississauga, you may have a claim for compensation under Ontario law — often two claims, including accident benefits and a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Kanevsky Law handles Mississauga car accident claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. The first consultation is free.

Why You Need a Mississauga Car Accident Lawyer

Mississauga sees more than 10,000 reportable motor vehicle collisions every year. The QEW stretch alone logs over 3,000 injury crashes annually. Add Pearson International Airport traffic, the busy 401/403/410 interchange, and ongoing Hurontario LRT construction, and the result is one of the densest crash zones in the GTA.

Ontario's no-fault insurance system runs two parallel claims after every crash:

  • Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) against your own insurer — medical/rehab, income replacement, attendant care
  • Tort claim against the at-fault driver for pain & suffering, future losses, and Family Law Act damages

Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payout on both. A car accident lawyer levels the playing field. Studies show injured drivers represented by counsel recover 3–4× more than unrepresented claimants.

Mississauga Crash Hotspots We Handle

The intersections and corridors that produce the majority of Mississauga injury claims we work.

QEW (Erin Mills to Cawthra)

Heavy commuter and truck traffic; rear-end and lane-change collisions dominate

Highway 403 / Eglinton Interchange

Merging conflicts and high-speed sideswipes

Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe

Pedestrian/turning conflicts near Square One

Highway 401 Ramps

Mavis, Dixie, Hurontario, 410 — high-density commercial vehicle activity

Lakeshore Road East (Port Credit)

Congested narrow road with frequent rear-ends, especially summer

Highway 407 ETR

High-speed crashes including catastrophic injuries

What to Do Immediately After a Mississauga Car Accident

  1. Call 911 if there are injuries. Stay at the scene.
  2. Move to safety if vehicles are drivable and blocking traffic.
  3. Exchange info: licence, insurance, plate, contact details.
  4. Photograph everything: damage, plates, road conditions, injuries, weather.
  5. Get witness contacts — witnesses disappear fast.
  6. Report at a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours if damage exceeds $2,000 — Peel Region's CRC is at 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton.
  7. See a doctor the same day, even if you feel fine. Soft-tissue injuries peak 24-72 hours later.
  8. Notify your insurer. Stick to facts; do NOT give a recorded statement about fault.
  9. Call a Mississauga car accident lawyer BEFORE talking to the at-fault driver's insurer.

Mississauga-Area Hospitals We Work With

  • Trillium Health Partners — Mississauga Hospital (100 Queensway West)
  • Credit Valley Hospital (2200 Eglinton Avenue West)
  • Queensway Health Centre (150 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke)
  • Etobicoke General Hospital — for west-end Mississauga residents

How Much Is My Mississauga Case Worth?

Indicative settlement ranges in Mississauga:

  • Minor injury cap (whiplash without serious impairment): up to ~$3,500 for pain & suffering
  • Moderate soft-tissue with treatment: $15,000 – $75,000
  • Fractures requiring surgery: $50,000 – $250,000
  • Traumatic brain injury / spinal cord: $500,000 – $5M+

Read our full 2026 settlement amounts guide.

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Olga Kanevsky, LL.B, LL.M · Licensed in Ontario since 2001 · Law Society of Ontario #51731A

Hurt in a car accident in Mississauga? Here’s what to do

The steps you take in the hours and days after a car accident in Mississauga have a real effect on both your recovery and your claim. Where you are able: call 911 and get prompt medical attention, even if the pain seems minor at first, because many injuries surface over the following days and the medical record is what connects the injury to the incident. Photograph the scene and any injuries, collect the names and contact details of everyone involved and any witnesses, and keep every document and receipt. Report the collision to a Collision Reporting Centre if anyone is injured or combined damage tops $2,000, and be careful about giving the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement before you understand your rights. Most importantly, do not accept blame at the scene or tell an adjuster you feel “fine” before you know the full extent of your injuries. A short, free call with a lawyer first can protect thousands of dollars in claim value — and we are happy to have that conversation in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

How we build a strong Mississauga car accident claim

Insurers settle unrepresented claims for less because they can: the claimant usually doesn’t know what the claim is truly worth or which benefits exist. We change that. On a Mississauga matter we identify every source of compensation, challenge wrongful denials and the $3,500 ‘minor injury’ cap where it has been misapplied, and refuse to let a first offer stand. Everything is handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, so there is never a financial barrier to proper representation.

If you or a loved one was injured in Mississauga, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Mississauga and the wider Greater Toronto Area, and we offer a free, confidential consultation — in English, Russian or Ukrainian — in which we will tell you honestly whether you have a claim, what it may be worth, and what the next steps are.

Olga Kanevsky, Toronto personal injury lawyer

Olga Kanevsky

LL.B, LL.M · Founder

About Your Lawyer

Two decades fighting for injured Ontarians

Olga Kanevsky is the founder of Kanevsky Law Office and has focused exclusively on Ontario personal injury law for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Osgoode Hall Law School, and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (licence #51731A). Over her career she has recovered more than $50 million for injured clients and their families.

  • ✓ Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (2001)
  • ✓ LL.M, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • ✓ $50M+ recovered for injured clients
  • ✓ Fluent in English, Russian & Ukrainian
  • ✓ Contingency fees — no win, no fee
  • ✓ Free, confidential consultations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers

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How long do I have to sue after a car accident in Mississauga? +
You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a tort lawsuit in Ontario. Accident Benefits (SABS) applications must be made within 30 days. Call us immediately — delay hurts your claim.
Will my Mississauga car insurance go up if I file a claim? +
Filing a no-fault SABS claim with your own insurer typically does NOT raise rates if you were not at fault. A tort lawsuit goes against the at-fault driver's insurer — no effect on your premium.
What if the other driver was uninsured or fled the scene? +
Ontario's Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage step in. We pursue every available source.
Do I really need a lawyer for a minor Mississauga rear-ender? +
Even "minor" soft-tissue injuries can have lasting effects. Free consultation costs nothing and tells you what your case is really worth before you accept an insurance offer.
Can you meet with me at home in Mississauga if I'm too injured to travel? +
Yes. For serious injuries we offer in-home, in-hospital, and video consultations across Mississauga. Our North York office is also accessible by GO Transit Lakeshore West.

Injured in a Mississauga Car Accident? Talk to a Lawyer Today.

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Page last reviewed and updated: November 7, 2026

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