Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Mississauga, ON

If you have been detained by the police, you have certain rights granted by The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the Canadian Constitution. There are certain things that the police must inform you of if you are detained. The police must tell you the reason why you have been arrested, that you have an immediate right to speak to a lawyer, that you are entitled to free legal advice through Legal Aid Ontario, and tell you that you are allowed to speak to a lawyer in private and as soon as practicable if you ask to do so. If you are under 18 years of age, you also have the right to contact your parents or a guardian. You may request to have them with you when you talk to the police. This right is in addition to your right to speak to a lawyer.

Most cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you are paid by the insurance company for your injuries, then we get paid. No legal fees will be charged until your case resolves, if your case is signed on a contingency fee basis. Other cases that are not signed on a contingency basis will vary in costs.

Yes. In Ontario, there are strict time limits which must be followed and a claim must be commenced within a certain time frame. In order to preserve your rights, it is crucial for you to have one of our lawyers meet with you as soon as possible in order to critically assess your case. We are compassionate to your needs and if you are unable to travel to one of our office locations due to your injuries, we will personally meet with you in the hospital or at your home. It is important for a lawyer to review your claim as early as possible.

Since the majority of cases are resolved through mediation and settlement conferences, the vast majority of our clients never have to attend court. All of the legal aspects of your claim will be handled by our experienced lawyers, and you will only have to attend court if you choose to proceed to a trial.

Although it is never advisable to take on a claim without experienced legal counsel given the complexities of the Insurance Act and motor vehicle accident law in general, it is recommended that you speak with a personal injury lawyer immediately to ensure that no strict timelines are missed and in order to preserve your rights to a claim.