Personal Injury
Personal Injury Lawyer in Toronto
Comprehensive legal representation for accident victims and injury claims
- 1000+Cases Handled
- 20+Years Experience
- $50M+Settlements Won
Our Personal Injury Services in Toronto
Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of Toronto residents and businesses
Car Accident Claims
Expert legal representation for car accident claims matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Expert legal representation for slip and fall accidents matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Workplace Injuries
Expert legal representation for workplace injuries matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Medical Malpractice
Expert legal representation for medical malpractice matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Brain & Spinal Injuries
Expert legal representation for brain & spinal injuries matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Wrongful Death Claims
Expert legal representation for wrongful death claims matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Motorcycle Accidents
Expert legal representation for motorcycle accidents matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Pedestrian Accidents
Expert legal representation for pedestrian accidents matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Truck Accidents
Expert legal representation for truck accidents matters in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Why Choose Kanevsky Law for Personal Injury in Toronto?
Local Knowledge
Deep understanding of Toronto legal landscape and local court systems
Proven Experience
Over 20 years successfully representing Toronto clients in personal injury matters
Client-Focused Approach
Personalized attention and dedicated support throughout your legal journey
Transparent Communication
Clear explanations and regular updates so you're always informed
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Serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area
While our office is conveniently located in Toronto, we proudly serve clients throughout Toronto and surrounding communities. Our team is familiar with the local courts and legal procedures in your area.
Personal Injury Services in Toronto
As Canada's largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario, Toronto is a global center for business, finance, arts, and culture. The city's diverse population represents over 200 ethnic groups, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Personal Injury Law in Toronto
Toronto's busy highways (401, DVP, Gardiner) see thousands of accidents annually. Our firm has extensive experience with complex multi-vehicle collisions on these routes and TTC-related injuries throughout the city.
About Toronto
- Financial hub of Canada with Bay Street and major bank headquarters
- Home to the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena
- World-class universities including U of T and Ryerson
- Extensive TTC transit system with subway, streetcars, and buses
Region: City of Toronto | Population: 2.9 million
Local Courts
Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Ave, Ontario Court of Justice at Old City Hall (60 Queen St W) and various satellite locations
Our lawyers have extensive experience appearing at these court locations on behalf of Toronto clients.
Accessibility
TTC subway, streetcars, buses; Union Station for GO Transit and VIA Rail; Billy Bishop and Pearson airports
We offer flexible meeting options including virtual consultations for Toronto residents.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Toronto
Whether you're in Downtown Core or East York, our team is ready to assist with your personal injury needs.
Toronto's Leading Personal Injury Law Firm — Over $50 Million Recovered
Toronto sees over 30,000 motor vehicle collisions annually, making it one of Ontario's most accident-prone cities. With 2.9 million residents navigating congested highways like the 401, DVP, and Gardiner Expressway, alongside a dense urban core filled with cyclists, pedestrians, and TTC riders, the risk of serious personal injury is constant. Kanevsky Law Office has represented hundreds of Toronto personal injury victims since 2005, recovering over $50 million in settlements and verdicts across the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you were struck by a distracted driver on the Gardiner Expressway, suffered a devastating slip and fall at a downtown shopping centre like the Eaton Centre or PATH underground walkways, sustained traumatic brain injuries in a construction site accident, or were injured as a passenger in a TTC streetcar collision, our Toronto personal injury lawyers bring relentless advocacy and two decades of courtroom experience to every case. We work exclusively on a contingency fee basis — you pay absolutely nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless we secure compensation for your injuries. Our office at 4580 Dufferin Street in North York is conveniently accessible to clients throughout the entire City of Toronto.
High-Risk Accident Locations in Toronto
Highway 401 Through Toronto
The busiest highway in North America, the 401 through Toronto sees frequent multi-vehicle pileups, rear-end collisions, and high-speed crashes. The 401/DVP interchange and 401/427 junction are among the most dangerous interchanges in Ontario. Winter weather compounds these risks with black ice and reduced visibility conditions. Our lawyers have recovered millions for victims of 401 collisions involving transport trucks, commercial vehicles, and distracted motorists. Understanding complex multi-party liability in highway accidents is one of our core strengths.
Don Valley Parkway (DVP)
Toronto's primary north-south expressway is notorious for congestion-related rear-end accidents, especially during morning and evening rush hours between the Bloor Street viaduct and Highway 401. The DVP's narrow lanes and limited shoulders leave little room for error, and winter conditions create dangerous black ice hazards that cause chain-reaction collisions along the entire corridor. We have extensive experience handling DVP accident claims involving multiple insurers and reconstruction experts.
Gardiner Expressway
The elevated Gardiner Expressway through downtown Toronto presents unique dangers including deteriorating road surfaces, tight merging lanes near Jarvis Street and Spadina Avenue, and limited sightlines around sweeping curves. Accidents here often involve commercial vehicles, rideshare drivers navigating to Billy Bishop Airport, and commuters unfamiliar with the expressway's unusual exit configurations. Our firm has successfully litigated cases involving municipal liability for road maintenance failures on this critical highway.
Yonge Street & Dundas Square Area
Toronto's busiest pedestrian zone sees frequent pedestrian-vehicle collisions, cyclist dooring incidents near bike lanes, and rideshare-related accidents where vehicles stop unpredictably. The area around Yonge-Dundas Square draws over 100,000 pedestrians daily, creating traffic patterns that lead to serious injuries. Our personal injury team understands the specific municipal bylaws, camera evidence sources, and traffic signal timing data needed to prove negligence in downtown core accidents.
Queen Street West & King Street Streetcar Corridors
TTC streetcar corridors along Queen and King Streets are persistent hotspots for vehicle-streetcar collisions, cyclist accidents in streetcar tracks, and pedestrian injuries at busy stops. The King Street transit priority zone has changed traffic patterns, creating new collision risks at major intersections. Our lawyers understand municipal liability rules, TTC claim procedures, and the unique evidence preservation requirements that apply when a city transit vehicle is involved in your accident.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Toronto
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car crashes, motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, and rideshare incidents across Toronto's highways and city streets. We handle complex multi-vehicle pileups on the 401, single-car accidents caused by poor road conditions, hit-and-run cases investigated through traffic camera evidence, and fatal motor vehicle accidents under Ontario's Family Law Act. Our team works with accident reconstruction experts and medical specialists to build maximum-value claims against at-fault drivers and their insurance companies.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Injuries
Toronto's growing cycling infrastructure and busy crosswalks create daily risks for vulnerable road users. We represent pedestrians struck in marked crosswalks, cyclists doored by parked vehicles along Bloor Street and other bike-lane corridors, e-scooter riders injured by negligent drivers, and victims of hit-and-run incidents. We pursue claims against negligent motorists, the City of Toronto for inadequate road design, and property owners for poor sidewalk maintenance contributing to pedestrian falls.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners in Toronto have a legal duty under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act to maintain safe premises year-round. We handle slip and fall claims at shopping centres like Yorkdale and Scarborough Town Centre, trip-and-fall injuries on cracked sidewalks and uneven pavement, winter ice and snow accumulation injuries at commercial properties, and falls in apartment building common areas where landlords neglected maintenance. Time-sensitive evidence preservation is critical in these cases — contact us immediately after your fall.
Workplace Injuries
Toronto's booming construction industry and busy commercial sector produce thousands of workplace injuries annually. Beyond standard WSIB claims, we pursue additional compensation through civil lawsuits against negligent third parties, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. Common cases include construction site falls from scaffolding and ladders, injuries from defective machinery and tools, exposure to hazardous materials at industrial sites, and repetitive strain injuries in office and warehouse environments that employers failed to prevent.
Medical Malpractice
When Toronto healthcare providers — including surgeons, emergency room physicians, dentists, and specialists at major hospitals like Mount Sinai, Toronto General, and St. Michael's — fall below the accepted standard of care, the consequences can be catastrophic. We handle surgical error claims, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis cases, medication errors, birth injuries and obstetric malpractice, and nursing home negligence claims. Medical malpractice cases require expert medical opinions, and our network of independent medical experts across Ontario strengthens every claim we pursue.
TTC & Public Transit Accidents
Injuries on Toronto's TTC system — including subway stations, buses, and streetcars — involve special notice requirements and strict limitation periods under the City of Toronto Act. We represent passengers injured in sudden-stop incidents, people who fall on escalators or stairs at TTC stations, pedestrians struck by TTC vehicles, and riders injured during service disruptions. Our lawyers know the specific procedural requirements for claims against the TTC, including the mandatory 10-day written notice that many victims miss without legal counsel.
What Compensation Can Toronto Injury Victims Recover?
Ontario's personal injury compensation system allows Toronto accident victims to recover damages across multiple categories, often totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars for serious injuries. Economic damages include all past and future lost wages, loss of earning capacity if your career trajectory has been permanently altered, medical expenses not covered by OHIP such as physiotherapy, chiropractic care, psychological counselling, prescription medications, and assistive devices. Non-economic damages compensate for your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship to your spouse, and the emotional trauma that follows a serious accident. In catastrophic injury cases — such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, or severe burns — Ontario law removes the standard damages cap, allowing our lawyers to pursue the full extent of your losses. Additional benefits may be available through your auto insurance policy under Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), including income replacement benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits, and attendant care benefits. Kanevsky Law coordinates all available compensation streams to maximize your total recovery.
Navigating Toronto's Personal Injury Legal System
Personal injury litigation in Toronto is governed by Ontario's courts system, with most cases filed at the Superior Court of Justice at 361 University Avenue or the Ontario Court of Justice at Old City Hall. Toronto's legal landscape presents unique considerations: the two-year limitation period under the Limitations Act, 2002 means you must file your claim within 24 months of the accident or risk losing your right to compensation entirely. For claims against the City of Toronto or TTC, a written notice must be served within just 10 days of the incident. Ontario's modified no-fault auto insurance system means that even if you were partially at fault, you may still be entitled to compensation — but insurance companies aggressively use comparative negligence arguments to reduce payouts. Toronto's Superior Court has specific case management procedures, mandatory mediation requirements, and pre-trial conference schedules that experienced personal injury lawyers navigate daily. Kanevsky Law's 20+ years of regular appearances at Toronto courts give our clients a significant strategic advantage throughout every phase of litigation.
Why Toronto Clients Choose Kanevsky Law for Personal Injury
Over $50 million recovered for personal injury clients across the Greater Toronto Area with a 95% success rate on cases taken to resolution.
True contingency fee representation — you pay absolutely nothing upfront and owe zero legal fees unless we win your case. No hidden costs or surprise charges.
Two decades of daily practice at Toronto's Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO) for accident benefits disputes.
A dedicated team that includes experienced paralegals, medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and vocational rehabilitation consultants working together on your claim.
Direct, accessible communication with lawyer Olga Kanevsky personally — not a junior associate or intake coordinator. Your calls and emails receive same-business-day responses.
Proven ability to take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse fair settlements. Our willingness to litigate is well-known among Toronto insurance adjusters, strengthening every negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Personal Injury in Toronto
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Toronto?
Under Ontario's Limitations Act, 2002, you generally have two years from the date of the accident or injury to file a lawsuit. However, critical exceptions exist: claims against the City of Toronto or TTC require written notice within just 10 days, SABS accident benefits claims must be initiated within specific timelines, and the discovery rule may extend or shorten your deadline depending on when you became aware of your injury. Given these complexities, we strongly recommend contacting our office as soon as possible after any accident to ensure all deadlines are preserved and evidence is secured while it's still available.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Toronto?
Kanevsky Law operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury cases. This means you pay absolutely nothing upfront — no retainer, no hourly billing, and no out-of-pocket expenses. We advance all costs for medical reports, expert opinions, court filing fees, and investigation expenses. Our legal fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you, and it's only collected if and when we win. If we don't secure a settlement or verdict in your favour, you owe us nothing. This arrangement ensures that quality legal representation is accessible to every injured person in Toronto regardless of their financial situation.
How much is my Toronto personal injury case worth?
The value of your personal injury case depends on numerous factors specific to your circumstances: the severity and permanence of your injuries, the amount of your medical expenses and rehabilitation costs, your lost income and future earning capacity, the degree to which your injuries affect your daily life and relationships, and the strength of evidence establishing the other party's negligence. Minor soft tissue injuries may settle for $20,000 to $80,000, moderate injuries involving fractures or herniated discs typically range from $80,000 to $300,000, while catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage can result in settlements exceeding $1 million. Contact us for a free case evaluation to discuss the specific value indicators in your situation.
Should I accept the insurance company's first settlement offer in Toronto?
Almost never. Insurance companies routinely make lowball initial offers within weeks of an accident, hoping injured victims will accept before understanding the full extent of their injuries and losses. These early offers typically cover only a fraction of your actual damages and rarely account for ongoing medical treatment, future lost earning capacity, or the long-term impact of chronic pain. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you permanently give up your right to seek additional compensation — even if your condition worsens significantly. Our lawyers negotiate with Toronto insurance adjusters daily and understand the tactics they use. We advise you on the true value of your claim based on current case law, similar case outcomes, and our experience with specific insurance companies operating in the Toronto market.
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