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Willowdale Personal Injury Lawyer · Local North York Office

Personal Injury Lawyer in Willowdale

Hurt in an accident around Yonge & Sheppard or Yonge & Finch? Our North York office is minutes away. $50M+ recovered. No win, no fee.

No upfront fees $50M+ recovered Licensed since 2001 English · Russian · Ukrainian
The Short Answer

If you were injured in Willowdale because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical care, lost income and pain and suffering. Kanevsky Law is a GTA personal injury firm that handles Willowdale claims on a no-win, no-fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you. The first consultation is free, in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

Personal Injury Help in Willowdale

Willowdale is one of North York's densest neighbourhoods, built up around the Yonge Street corridor between Sheppard and Finch. Heavy condo growth, constant TTC and pedestrian traffic, and the Highway 401 corridor just to the south make it one of the busier collision zones in the city.

Willowdale is served by TTC Line 1 (Sheppard-Yonge, North York Centre and Finch stations) and dense bus routes — transit passenger injuries are covered under Ontario auto-insurance law, and we handle those claims too.

Major Willowdale Roads & Accident Hotspots

  • Yonge Street (Sheppard to Finch)
  • Sheppard Avenue East
  • Finch Avenue East
  • Highway 401
  • Bayview Avenue
  • Doris Avenue / Princess Avenue side streets

Nearby Hospitals & Trauma Care

  • North York General Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Cummer / Finch walk-in and physio clinics

Common Local Collision & Injury Scenarios

  • Pedestrian collisions at Yonge & Sheppard and Yonge & Finch
  • Rear-end crashes on the 401 on-ramps
  • TTC Line 1 platform and bus-stop injuries
  • Condo and retail slip-and-fall claims along Yonge

If you were injured anywhere in Willowdale, the choices you make in the first 30 days shape your entire claim. Speak to a lawyer before you give any statement to the at-fault driver's insurer. Read our guide on dealing with insurance adjusters and why first settlement offers are usually low.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle Here

Every type of accident and negligence claim — handled in-house by a senior lawyer, not a rotating junior.

$50M+

Recovered

20+

Years Experience

LL.M

Osgoode Hall

EN · RU · UA

Languages

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

What to do after an accident in Willowdale

The steps you take in the hours and days after an accident in Willowdale 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 Willowdale families

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 Willowdale 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 Willowdale, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Willowdale 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

Need more help? Free consultation · (416) 252-9937

Do I need a local lawyer for a Willowdale injury claim?+
Local knowledge helps — knowing Willowdale's roads, hospitals and the courts your claim will pass through lets us build a stronger case. Our office is right here in North York, and Olga personally handles every file.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Willowdale?+
We work on contingency — no upfront cost, no hourly fees, and no fee unless we win. The initial consultation is always free.
How long do I have to make a claim after a Willowdale accident?+
Generally 2 years from the date of injury for a tort lawsuit, and 30 days for an Accident Benefits (SABS) application. Municipal sidewalk claims require 10-day written notice — call us quickly.
Can you meet me at home or in hospital in Willowdale?+
Yes. For serious injuries we offer in-home, in-hospital and video consultations across the GTA, in addition to our North York office.

Injured in Willowdale? Talk to a Lawyer Today.

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Page last reviewed and updated: November 9, 2026