As you know, sustaining an injury due to no fault of your own can be an incredibly stressful experience, especially if you feel as though you have to struggle through it on your own. Unfortunately, many accident victims feel hopeless, however, with a knowledgeable Ontario personal injury lawyer from Merricks Law Group on your side, you will never have to feel this way again. Whether you were injured on the road, on the job, or on someone else’s property, you can depend on our legal team to fight for the results you need. We handle claims on behalf of accident victims in Toronto and its surrounding areas, including Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, Halton, Vaughn, Markham, Guelph, London, and Waterloo. Contact our firm today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Why Hire an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer?
Those who’ve sustained serious injuries in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario require the legal services of a lawyer who has the knowledge and experience needed to effectively handle all types of personal injury claims. Fortunately, you’ve just found that lawyer here at Merricks Law Group. We understand the long-term impacts a serious injury can have on a person, and we are here to help. The bottom line is that if you’ve been injured in Ontario, you can depend on our Ontario personal injury lawyer to fight the good fight on your behalf.
Our Legal Services
Here at Merricks Law Group, we handle virtually all types of personal injury claims. If we are able to accept a retainer on a contingency basis, the maximum rate we will charge is 33.33% but we would be happy to discuss in greater detail how a contingency fee agreement would work with your particular claim. Some of the claims we actively handle are as follows:
- Auto Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Dog Bites
- Long Term Disability
- Work Injuries
- Class Action & Mass Tort Claims
- Wrongful Death
Ontario Auto Accident Lawyer
Auto accidents are among the most common causes of serious injuries in Ontario and throughout Canada, and though there are various rules and regulations in place to ensure the safety of all motorists, many motorists choose to ignore these rules. Unfortunately, oftentimes, this will result in a serious accident. Some of the auto accidents that our firm handles are as follows:
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Uber/Lyft Accidents
- Public Transportation Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Accident Benefits
Ontario Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Property owners are liable for ensuring that their premises are safe for all. When they fail to do so, people are frequently injured in accidents as a result. This is inexcusable, which is why our Ontario personal injury lawyer is here to help all those who’ve sustained wrongful injuries in various slip and fall accidents, including the following:
- Airport Accidents
- Parking Lot Accidents
- Restaurant Accidents
- Sidewalk Accidents
- Supermarket Accidents
- Stairway Accidents
Proving Your Claim
To win financial compensation after sustaining an injury in an accident, you will have to satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim. Essentially, this means that you and your lawyer will have to gather and present sufficient evidence to prove that you were injured as a direct result of another party’s negligence. Some of the most useful forms of evidence include the following:
- A copy of the police report filed at the scene of the accident
- Witness statements corroborating your claim
- If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, pictures of the unsafe property conditions that caused your accident
- If you were injured in an auto accident, pictures of any damage to your vehicle, the other motorist’s vehicle, or any property involved in the accident
- Medical documents/bills regarding your injury
- Surveillance footage of your accident occurring
Recovering Compensation With The Help of an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer
As long as we can prove that your accident was the direct result of another party’s negligence, we should recover compensation for two types of damages: economic damages and non-pecuniary damages. Economic damages will cover the cost of the following:
- Surgeries
- Multiple overnights in a hospital
- Lost wages
- In-home care
- Rehabilitation
- Additional out-of-pocket costs you’ve incurred as a result of your accident
On the other hand, non-pecuniary damages will seek to compensate you for the incalculable, albeit very real damages you’ve incurred as a result of your accident, including the following:
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional distress
We know that this is a difficult time, and after an injury, the last thing anyone wants to do is get caught up in the legal process. However, when you present your case to our lawyers here at Merricks Law Group you can rest assured that you are in good hands, and that we will do everything in our power to resolve your case as swiftly and effectively as possible.
Statute of Limitations in Ontario
The statute of limitations is the timeframe in which all those who’ve been wrongly injured will have to initiate a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Ontario is, generally, two years, which means that if you have sustained an injury in an accident, it is critical that you do not wait any longer than two years from the date of your accident to pursue compensation from the party who caused your accident. Waiting any longer than the statute of limitations allows will, in most cases, permanently bar you from suing. Our firm is here to assist you today.
Contact Our Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer
After sustaining an injury in an accident, you should not have to pick up the pieces on your own. We are dedicated to providing quality legal representation to all accident victims in Ontario and throughout Toronto. If you’ve been injured, the time to act is now. Contact a knowledgeable Ontario personal injury lawyer here at Merricks Law Group today.