What does a personal injury lawyer do?
A personal injury lawyer represents people who were hurt through someone else's negligence, and works to recover compensation for those injuries. The most common files are motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, dog bites, and denied long-term disability claims.
This work is deadline-driven. Insurance-benefit claims often carry short notice windows, so it's worth getting advice early to protect your options.
In Ontario, an auto-injury claim runs on two tracks: statutory accident benefits through your own insurer, and a claim against the at-fault driver. Auto insurance is regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario.
How do you choose the right firm in St. Catharines?
Look for a track record with your specific type of claim, a clear answer on who'll handle your file day to day, and a firm that's willing to take a case to trial rather than settle early.
Most injury firms work on contingency, which means you don't pay legal fees up front and the firm takes an agreed percentage only if it recovers for you. The percentage and how disbursements are handled vary between firms, so ask for the retainer terms in writing.
LawOnline lists 14 personal injury firms in St. Catharines, Ontario. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the personal injury firms in St. Catharines below.
