Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Toronto and the GTA
If someone else’s carelessness left you hurt, you can hire a personal injury lawyer in Toronto to pursue compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, usually with no fees unless your case succeeds. At Merricks Law Group, we take on the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better. You do not have to figure this out alone.
You are not a file number
An injury changes your week, your income, and sometimes your year. While you are trying to recover, an insurer is already working to limit what it pays. Our lawyers and paralegals bring over 150 years of combined experience to that fight, and we stay reachable while we do it: real people who answer the phone, return your calls, and explain every step. We are big enough to get the job done and small enough to care.
How a personal injury claim works in Ontario
Most injury claims in Ontario come down to showing that another person or company owed you a duty of care, fell short of it, and caused your injury and losses. Two timing rules matter from day one:
The deadline to sue. Ontario sets a basic two-year window to start most injury claims, running from the day you knew or reasonably should have known you had a claim. You can read the rule in Ontario’s two-year limitation period under the Limitations Act, 2002. Some claims carry much shorter notice deadlines, so early advice protects your rights.
Shared fault does not end your claim. Ontario reduces your compensation by your share of responsibility rather than barring the claim outright, so it is worth talking to a lawyer even if you think you were partly at fault.
The injuries and losses we help people pursue
Every claim is different, but compensation in an Ontario injury case can include medical and rehabilitation costs, lost income and reduced future earning capacity, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering. You can see how these categories fit together on our compensation for damages page.
Our main practice areas
We focus on injury and accident claims across Ontario, including:
Motor vehicle accidents: car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, bus, and more.
Slip, trip, and fall injuries on poorly maintained property.
Dog bites and dog injuries, where Ontario owners are held strictly responsible.
Wrongful death claims brought by dependent family members.
How our fees work
We work on contingency, which means no fees unless we win your case. Your first consultation is free, and we are available 24/7. Fee terms are set out in a written agreement and explained up front, so you know what to expect before you commit to anything.
What to do next
Get medical care and keep every record. Write down what happened while it is fresh. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before you get advice. Then book a free consultation so we can review your situation and explain your options in plain language.
Take Back Control of Your Life.® Book your free consultation with a Merricks personal injury lawyer today. Call 416-986-3036, or reach us any time at 905-624-4878. Click or Call, That’s All!®
FAQ:
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Ontario? We work on contingency, so there are no fees unless we win your case. Your consultation is free.
How long do I have to start a claim? Ontario’s basic limitation period is generally two years from when you discovered the claim, but some claims have much shorter notice deadlines. Speak with a lawyer early.
What if I was partly at fault? You may still have a claim. Ontario reduces compensation by your share of fault rather than eliminating the claim.
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal advice, and does not create a solicitor-client relationship.
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