Personal Injury Law

Has personal injury caused you: pain and suffering, made you take time of work, caused you financial difficulties?

Have you been: injured at work in a motor vehicle accident in some other accident or mishap?

We are here to provide you the advice and support you need to get back on your feet with compensation to which you are entitled. Most of our cases are taken on a contingency basis which means that you pay no fee unless we are successful in achieving a settlement or judgment.

Please call us to arrange a free consultation. We will assess your situation and advise you of the proper course. Be sure to let us know if it is not convenient for you to meet at our offices, as we are happy to make other arrangements.

Being an injured victim of someone else's mistake or neglect puts you in a frustrating, and often lonely place. The initial injury hurts, but the process that follows when you have to deal with insurance companies, medical assessors, or claims adjusters may leave you confused and feeling alienated. The extensive paperwork and sometimes confusing policies are not the kinds of issues that you want to try to tackle all by yourself. Our personal injury lawyers will help explain the process and your entitlement so that you do not continue to feel overwhelmed, frustrated or confused.

Our focus on Personal Injury Law and Disability Law allows us to provide exceptional expertise in these areas to provide you with the best possible service. Recent changes to insurance legislation have resulted in an even more confusing maze of limitation periods and paper filing requirements, not to mention methods of dispute resolution, all with their own rules of procedure. Let us help you through this to ensure you don't overlook important procedures or deadlines.

The Role of the Personal Injury Lawyer

Some may say that insurance companies rely on injured people not knowing their legal rights. Insurers save money when people either do not pursue claims, or pursue claims without legal representation. Anyone who has been injured should always seek to obtain good legal advice. At Verbanac, we strive to provide good legal advice to our clients.

Unfortunately the legal profession, fuelled by media exaggeration, is often tainted unfairly with an unsavoury reputation. Yet most clients are very happy with their individual lawyers, because they know that it is their lawyer who is protecting and looking out for their interests. A good lawyer strongly advances his client's interests; firstly, because that is his job, and his professional obligation; but secondly, because advancing his clients interests is in the lawyer's own self-interest. Obtaining a good result for a client is how the lawyer is paid, and it is how the lawyer develops his reputation, and increases his clientele.

Slip and Fall

Almost everyone stumbles, slips or trips and falls at some point in their lives. Accidents will happen, and we all accept that, but if you get hurt or injured due to dangerous conditions while on someone else’s property due to someone else's negligence, you can make the appropriate claims for the injuries you incurred. Occupiers such as homeowners, businesses and even government organizations are responsible for ensuring that their property is not unsafe for the general public. Even though you may not own the sidewalk in front of your house or business, you are still responsible for ensuring that the path into your building is cleared of snow, ice and other debris that could make it dangerous to walk on. If you fail to shovel your own sidewalk, and a passerby injures themselves as a result of your inaction, you could be held responsible and be liable for compensation.

Wet and slippery floors, open holes in the ground or floor and poor lighting are some of the conditions that can contribute to slip and fall or trip and fall injuries. If the courts assess that these conditions should have been addressed by the owner of the property, and if they were aware or should have been aware that dangerous conditions existed, the property owner will be required to pay damages to people who suffered injuries as a result of their negligence.

Injuries can range from minor strains/sprains, to concussions and broken bones. Your compensation will vary depending on the severity of your injuries, and whether there is permanent scarring or damage. If you are required to take time off work or are unable to work in your current job after your recovery, this will all be factored into your settlement.

Motor Vehicle Accident

In Canada, there are about 160,000 car accidents every year. Motor vehicle accidents make up one-quarter of all accidents. Though still tragic and unacceptable, less than one percent of car accidents result in fatalities. Nevertheless, serious injuries commonly occur during car crashes and motor vehicle collisions. Injured people who are involved in a car accident may file claims against the parties who caused the collision. Ontario law allows these claims so the victims can be compensated accordingly, provided that certain conditions are met.

The circumstances surrounding every accident are unique. We take the time to learn about every detail of the accident, your injuries and how they affect your life. Most accidents result in a loss of income and quality of life. We understand the stress that a serious accident can cause. We are here to guide you every step of the way. Since we do not charge any fee unless we achieve a settlement, you don’t have to worry about expensive legal bills as we fight for your rights. We will assist you in providing all the necessary paperwork and in submitting the required documents. You just need to supply us with the appropriate information and we’ll do the rest on your behalf. We will also represent you in any proceedings that take place.

We strive to ensure that you get the maximum compensation possible. No amount of money will make up for having to suffer a serious injury but financial security helps to minimize the stress associated with your injury or disability. By itemizing all of your past and anticipated financial losses and making sure you are fully compensated for your pain and suffering, future care needs, medical expenses, lost income, etc., we can help you get through the hardship of your injuries with the least amount of stress.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles are a symbol of the freedom of the open road. Unfortunately, given our rising population and crowded roadways, riding a motorcycle can also be very dangerous. Accidents may be caused by many factors, including the skill of the drivers involved, road and weather conditions, the age and maintenance level of the motorcycle and the presence of pedestrians.

Tragically, every year numerous motorcycle accidents occur leaving individuals injured or dead, often giving rise to legal action with opportunities for courts to rule on responsibility for the accident, the nature and cause of injuries and determining compensation for the victims and their families.

Aminal Related Injuries

Almost everyone loves dogs. They can truly be our best friends, but if you are bitten by a dog, it can be a very frightening and traumatic event. Serious dog bites can result in severe pain, nerve and other tissue damage and permanent scarring or disfigurement. If you have been injured by a dog or other domesticated pet, the animal’s owner may be required to pay compensation. This compensation will include direct costs related to your injury, such as the cost of treatment and medication, as well as compensation for pain and suffering and permanent or long-term physical damage. Dog bite victims can even suffer from prolonged emotional trauma such as posttraumatic stress disorder. Pets and other domesticated animals are not allowed to roam free in Canada, so in cases involving significant injuries you should file a claim for damages.

Most dog owners have home insurance that covers liability related to their pets. House insurance generally provides coverage even if the dog bite occurred away from the owner’s property. Sometimes dog-bite cases can be complicated. The dog bite claim experience of our lawyers can be instrumental when it comes to defending your rights. Call us or use our online form to provide us with information concerning your injuries so that our lawyers can start building your case right away.

Brain Injuries

The brain is the most important organ in the body. It is your body’s control center, making everything possible, from moving your arms and legs, to breathing. If your brain is permanently injured as a result of someone else’s negligence no amount of money can make up for your loss of function. Nevertheless, you should seek maximum financial compensation to help offset your diminished quality of life and the substantial loss in earnings potential.

The brain is a very complicated organ and injury to the brain can often result in a complicated legal case. At Verbanac, we have lawyers who understand brain injury cases such as yours and they are well trained to understand and process medical data.

We understand how sensitive cases like this can be so we take great care to be thorough in our investigation and in recommending the best course of action for your specific situation. We gather all of the facts related to your case and process these facts accordingly, in order to formulate a sound and concrete case for you.

Since the brain controls all bodily functions, we gather all required information to help assess your loss of function due to the brain injury in order to determine how it has hampered your life. This can then be further examined by a qualified neurologist or neuropsychologist. Verbanac will make a strong case from the evidence and seek appropriate compensation. No matter what your field of employment, if your brain injury has restricted your ability to earn a living and care for yourself, you are entitled to appropriate compensation, plus any resultant damages for your future care and income losses.

Short and Long-term Disability

When your whole life gets turned upside down with a life changing disability, is not the time to worry financially about your short-term income. It is a time to heal, cope and to transition into your new life-style. Insurance companies are in business to make profits, and therefore will try to deny anything they can to raise profits and reduce outgoing finances. They have a team of lawyers on their side who work daily trying to increase the companies profits. It is important you have sound legal advice in these matters or your could find yourself in more stress than needed when healing is your priority.

Other Insurance claims

At Verbanac, we have extensive litigation experience which allows us to represent individuals who are being treated unfairly by their own insurers. We have handled all types of insurance disputes. We have handled hundreds of cases involving fire losses, life insurance claims, personal injury claims, critical illness claims, and property damage. We have litigated a wide arrange of coverage disputes, involving policy exclusions and other insurance issues. At Verbanac we have the experience and tenacity to successfully take on the insurers to obtain clients the compensation due to them.

Other Injury Claims

Boating accidents, airplane crashes, slip and falls, shootings, claims against bars and taverns for the actions of intoxicated patrons (such as drunk drivers or otherwise), medical errors, and injuries cause by food and other products, are other examples of personal injury claims. In such claims, a good lawyer can protect a client's interests by asserting his/her rights and pursuing a claim against an insurance company. Verbanac has the lawyers with the experience necessary to handle such cases and we have successfully represented injured persons in all types of accidents with all types of injuries, both physical and psychological.

Know your rights. Seek the advice of an experienced lawyer practising in the field of personal injury litigation. Every injured person should seek and obtain good legal advice.