TTC Accident Lawyer Toronto · Bus · Streetcar · Subway
TTC Accident Lawyer Toronto
Injured on a TTC bus, streetcar or subway — or hit by one as a pedestrian or cyclist? You have rights, and the deadlines are short. We've recovered $50M+ for accident victims. No win, no fee.
If you were hurt in a TTC accident in Toronto, 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 Toronto TTC accident claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. The first consultation is free.
Injured on the TTC? You Likely Have a Claim
The Toronto Transit Commission carries over 1.5 million riders every weekday, and injuries happen constantly — sudden stops that throw standing passengers, slips on wet or icy platforms and steps, doors closing on limbs, and collisions involving buses and streetcars. As a public carrier, the TTC owes its passengers a high duty of care. When that duty is breached and you are hurt, you can claim compensation.
Even though a TTC vehicle is not a car you own, your injuries are still handled under Ontario's motor-vehicle accident framework — including no-fault accident benefits (SABS) and a tort claim. That means medical, rehabilitation and income-replacement benefits may be available regardless of fault.
Common TTC Injury Scenarios We Handle
- Sudden-stop and jerk injuries — standing passengers thrown into poles, seats or other riders when a bus or streetcar brakes hard.
- Slip and fall on TTC property — wet or icy platforms, stairwells, escalators and bus steps.
- Boarding and alighting injuries — doors closing on passengers, or the vehicle moving before riders are seated.
- Bus and streetcar collisions — with cars, cyclists or pedestrians.
- Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a TTC vehicle — often the most serious injuries.
The Critical Deadline: 10-Day Written Notice
Claims against the TTC — a municipal body — are subject to a strict 10-day written notice requirement. If you miss it, your claim can be permanently barred. This is one of the most-missed deadlines in Ontario injury law. If you were hurt on or by the TTC, contact a lawyer immediately so proper notice is served in time. Learn more about your rights in our TTC accident compensation guide.
What You Can Recover
- Medical and rehabilitation costs — physiotherapy, specialists, prescriptions
- Income replacement for time off work
- Pain and suffering (where the injury clears the threshold)
- Attendant care and housekeeping benefits
- Future care and lost earning capacity for serious injuries
For a sense of what claims are worth, see our 2026 settlement amounts guide.
$50M+
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Olga Kanevsky, LL.B, LL.M · Licensed in Ontario since 2001 · Law Society of Ontario #51731A
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Your first steps after a TTC accident in Toronto
The steps you take in the hours and days after a TTC accident in Toronto 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. Be cautious about giving any insurer a recorded statement or signing anything 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.
Serving injured Toronto families
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 Toronto 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 Toronto, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Toronto 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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Helpful Links & Practice Areas
Explore our related practice areas and resources:
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you were struck by a TTC vehicle
Learn more →Car Accident Lawyer
Collisions involving TTC vehicles
Learn more →TTC Compensation Guide
How to claim step by step
Learn more →Tort vs Accident Benefits
How both claims work together
Learn more →Settlement Amounts 2026
What claims are worth
Learn more →Meet Olga Kanevsky
LL.M Osgoode · LSO #51731A
Learn more →Injured on the TTC? The 10-Day Clock Is Ticking.
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