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Injured in a crash on the 401, Kingston Road, Markham Road or anywhere in Scarborough? Kanevsky Law has recovered $50 million+ for East-Toronto accident victims. No win, no fee.
If you were hurt in a car accident in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough Car Accident Lawyer
Scarborough's road network — anchored by the eastbound Highway 401 Kingston Road, and the busy arterials of Markham, McCowan, Brimley and Lawrence — produces thousands of injury collisions every year. The 401 stretch through Scarborough is among the highest-volume in the country, and Kingston Road has long carried one of the city's worst pedestrian-collision records.
After any Scarborough crash, Ontario's no-fault system runs two parallel claims at once: a Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) claim against your own insurer, and a tort claim against the at-fault driver. Insurance adjusters work to minimize both. A Toronto car accident lawyer who knows the Scarborough courts and hospitals levels the field — represented claimants typically recover 3–4× more.
Scarborough Crash Hotspots We Handle
The corridors and intersections that generate the most Scarborough injury claims.
Highway 401 (Victoria Park to Morningside)
Heavy commuter + transport-truck volume; rear-end and multi-vehicle pile-ups
Kingston Road
Long-standing pedestrian and turning-movement collision corridor
Markham Road & Eglinton/Lawrence
High-traffic intersections with frequent left-turn crashes
McCowan & Brimley Corridors
Dense residential traffic feeding into the 401
Sheppard & Finch Avenue East
Transit-heavy arterials with bus and cyclist conflicts
Highway 404 / DVP Approaches
High-speed merging crashes on the western edge of Scarborough
What to Do After a Scarborough Car Accident
- Call 911 if anyone is injured. Stay at the scene.
- Exchange information — licence, insurance, plate, contact details.
- Photograph everything — damage, plates, road and weather conditions, injuries.
- Get witness contacts.
- Report to a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours if damage exceeds $2,000 — Toronto Police operate CRCs serving Scarborough.
- See a doctor the same day — soft-tissue injuries peak 24–72 hours later.
- Call a lawyer before talking to the at-fault driver's insurer.
Scarborough Hospitals We Work With
- Scarborough Health Network — General campus (3050 Lawrence Ave E)
- Scarborough Health Network — Birchmount campus
- Scarborough Health Network — Centenary campus
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (regional trauma centre)
How Much Is My Scarborough Case Worth?
- Minor injury cap (whiplash without serious impairment): up to ~$3,500 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+
See 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
Your first steps after a car accident in Scarborough
The steps you take in the hours and days after a car accident in Scarborough 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.
Why a local Scarborough injury lawyer makes the difference
After more than 20 years and over $50 million recovered for injured Ontarians, we know that the difference between an insurer’s first lowball offer and full compensation is preparation. For a Scarborough claim, that means documenting your injuries with the right specialists, securing the evidence before it disappears, and quantifying not just today’s costs but your future care and lost earning capacity. We handle the entire process — the paperwork, the insurer, the negotiation and, if necessary, the courtroom — so you can focus on getting better.
If you or a loved one was injured in Scarborough, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Scarborough 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
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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