As an Ontario personal injury lawyer, I understand the hardships that accident victims and their loved ones endure following a car accident. Car accidents can shatter lives, leaving physical, emotional, and financial scars in their wake. It’s my mission to help you navigate the complex legal landscape and secure the compensation you deserve. Today, I want to shed light on a crucial aspect that almost no one knows about: the hidden deductible on pain and suffering awards in car accident cases. When you’re pursuing a personal injury motor vehicle accident lawsuit in Ontario, you may be familiar ..read more

On September 27th, Rehabilitation professionals gathered for a morning of presentations, panel discussions, and networking, taking away key insights into the statutory accident benefits schedule – from file opening to closing! Hosted by our London Personal Injury group, attendees learned best practices and were given expert advice to ensure their clients are best set up for success on their road to recovery. Panel presenters Chris Dawson, David Isaac, Kimberley Munro, Stephanie Coppens, Carolyn McKeen, Jake Aitcheson, and Maia Bent spoke on a range of topics, such as: File Intake/CNR Best Pra ..read more

Please join us in congratulating the following 14 lawyers who have been recognized by their peers and colleagues as leading personal injury lawyers in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada! Alden Dychtenberg Andrew C. Murray Graham Bennett Elizabeth Grace Kevin L. Ross Kimberley K. Munro Maia L. Bent Matthew K. Dale Nancy M. McAuley Nigel G. Gilby Peter W. Kryworuk Robert B. Ledgley Shauna K. Powell William A. G. Simpson Congratulations as well to and Greg Willson, on his recognition in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Best Lawyers uses an internationally respe ..read more

“When you find yourself in a traumatic experience at a certain time in your life, it’s the actions you take at that moment that will matter the most. For myself, I was in a car accident that little did I know at that moment would affect me six years later. The most important and best action that saved me was calling Alden. Not only did Alden and his team guide me through this traumatic experience, he made sure I was okay when I couldn’t work anymore. As more unanticipated legal issues arose, Alden and his team protected and ensured that I was taken care of financially, physicall ..read more

“My husband and I would like to especially give thanks to Alden and his team at Lerners. They were professional, knowledgeable, and skilled. Alden and his wonderful team helped my husband with their support and guidance throughout the years. They always kept us informed on what was taking place. They were kind, helpful, and dependable, which let my husband focus on his physical and mental rehabilitation. We feel privileged to have worked with them, and we are grateful for all that they have done for us. We would absolutely recommend Alden and his team to anyone who finds themselves in need of ..read more

If searching for a lawyer, I strongly suggest considering Alden and his team at Lerners Toronto LLP. I’m grateful for his knowledge, expertise, trustworthiness and effective communication. Alden always took the time to prepare me for what was coming next in my case and informed me of any changes. He was able to guide me through the successful settlement process. I am very grateful to Alden. Alden is organized, has good problem-solving skills and is willing to listen to his clients. He was patient and always handled all my concerns and questions. Alden knew the details of my case very well. I h ..read more

Lerners is proud to announce that Sandev Purewal, a partner in our Toronto office, has become the President-Elect of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). Sandev is a personal injury lawyer whose practice is focused on serious personal injury matters, disability claims, and class actions. He also has experience in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters and is a skilled and effective advocate who takes a client-centred approach. Sandev has been a member of the OTLA Board of Directors since 2015 and became Vice President of OTLA for the 2022/2023 term. He will become the ..read more

Lerners congratulates Jacob Aitcheson, Partner in the Firm’s London office, on his appointment as president of The Middlesex Law Association. This most recent appointment continues the Firm’s proud tradition of leadership within London, and Ontario more generally. As a Personal Injury lawyer, Jake is devoted to helping advance the rights of those injured and disabled across Ontario. His commitment to the legal profession can be highlighted in many ways including that he has been a Trustee of the Middlesex Law Association since 2016. In addition to his role as President of the Middlesex Law Ass ..read more

“Erika and Michelle, I cannot thank you enough, from start to finish… Lerners is a first-class law firm. Your guidance and knowledge are second to none, and I would highly recommend your firm in a heartbeat. I’m not sure I will ever be able to put these nightmares to rest, buts here’s to a new beginning.” The post “Your Guidance and Knowledge Are Second to None, and I Would Highly Recommend Your Firm in a Heartbeat.” appeared first on Lerners Personal Injury Law Firm ..read more

Chris Dawson & his team are amazing. They helped me to work out a great deal, getting more than we originally thought I would get. On top of this, the staff are very friendly and helpful! – SF from Chatham, Ontario The post “Chris Dawson & His Team Are Amazing” appeared first on Lerners Personal Injury Law Firm ..read more