Ontario Car Accident Injury Lawyers 

Our Ontario car accident injury lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for people injured in car accidents and truck accidents throughout Ontario. 

Car accidents in Ontario, continue to cause catastrophic injuries. If you have been hurt in a car accident in Ontario you know that the consequences can be life-changing. A car accident injury lawyer can make a major difference in your recovery and your right to financial compensation.

In Ontario, car accidents and automobile wrecks are common.  People are often injured as a result of negligent drivers, and car accidents are frequently seen on the streets, avenues, and highways of Ontario.

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​Ontario Car Accident Law
Ontario law for car accidents is governed, primarily, by three parts of the law:

1. the law that deals with the rules of the road and traffic laws; 
2. the law that assigns liability for harms and losses after a car accident occurs; and,
3. no-fault accident benefits law. 

In Ontario, the laws relating to the safe operation of motor vehicles on our roads are contained in the Highway Traffic Act.  This Act contains the rules that Ontario drivers have to follow when operating a motor vehicle.  It includes such laws as right-of-ways, speeding, traffic signals, and the like.  In many car accident cases, the police will often issue one or more drivers a ticket for violating the Highway Traffic Act.  

When a car accident occurs, the rules and regulations in the Highway Traffic Act can be a useful framework for assigning blame and responsibility for causing the accident.

The financial liability and civil consequences on the at-fault driver is based on tort law. Tort law assigns blame for the negligence or wrongful conduct of others and provides an avenue for the injured party to recover their financial losses. 

Ontario also has a no-fault auto insurance system for automobile and motorcycle accidents, but you can still make a claim against the at fault driver for compensation. 

Learn more about Accident Benefits and Tort claims following a motor vehicle accident in Ontario.

• ACCIDENT BENEFITS CLAIMS
• TORT CLAIMS
• Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident Frequently Asked Questions

What Damages (money compensation) Can I Recover For My Car Accident?

After a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed because of your injuries and the financial stress that this may have on your life.  Following a serious car accident, you may be unable to immediately return to work, and you may face expenses related to your healthcare and rehabilitation.  It is important to know that, following a car accident injury, you may be able to recover for your losses.  This may include immediate losses and expenses, as well as future losses caused by the car accident.   We can help.  Here are some of the damages or money compensation that may be available if you are injured in a car accident.

Economic Damages
After an accident, if you incur expenses or financial losses, these are economic damages.  Often, these damages would have a receipt.  Following your car accident, it is important to keep any bills or receipts from your injuries. This includes any medical or psychological services, as well as lost wages.

• Ambulance fees
• Medical devices and aids, such as crutches, wheelchair, etc.
• Medicine and Pharmaceutical expenses
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Psychological counselling expenses
• Treatment provider expenses
• Housekeeping and Home maintenance expenses
• Travel costs
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Future lost wages

Non-Economic Damages
These are the types of harms and losses that cannot be readily calculated.  These are individual and unique to the person injured in the car accident.  

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish
• Loss of companionship and comfort

​​How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit?

Wondering how long you have to file a claim for a car accident injury in Ontario?  There are time limits to filing a car accident claim.  Ontario law imposes a 2 year time limit to file a civil lawsuit to recover money for car accident injuries. (Limitations Act, 2002). Although 2 years sounds like a considerable amount of time, it is not. There are steps that must be taken to improve your chance of recovering well before the limitation date expires. 

Automobile Accidents and Defective Products

Although driver error is the most common cause of car accidents, sometimes automobile accidents are also caused by defective products such as tires (eg. tread separation), air bags, seat belts or seat backs; negligently maintained street lights; negligently serving alcohol to persons who are visibly intoxicated or to minors; negligently performed automotive repairs or negligent automobile maintenance.

Expertise in Complex Car Accident Cases

Although car accidents account for a significant portion of personal injury claims, it is wrong to assume that this guarantees that they will be simple matters to resolve.  Dedicated Ontario personal injury lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli, understands not only the rules of the road and the duties imposed on motorists, but also the complex engineering principles needed to demonstrate exactly how a motor-vehicle accident has occurred and who, if anyone, is at fault.   Ontario car accident lawyer, Andrew A Iacobelli, uses the latest engineering and scientific techniques to help prove your case, including accident reconstruction, animation, human factors, and biomechanics. 

Expertise in Personal Injury Claims
Help For Personal Injury Victims: Lawyer For the Injured. 

• Wrongful Death
• Car Accidents in York Region
• Truck Accidents York Region Ontario
• Ontario Motorcycle Accidents
• Motor Vehicle Accident York Region
• Drunk Driver Accidents
• Pedestrian Accident York Region 
• Bicycle Accidents
• Aviation Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Other Transportation Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Premises Liability
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Trip and Fall Accidents
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Burn Injury
• Child and Birth Injury
• Fractures and Orthopaedic Injury
• Ankle Injury
• Knee Injury
• Hip Injury
• Defective Products
• Pharmacy Errors
• Vehicle Rollover
• Vehicle Defects
• Fatal Accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse 
• Personal Injury
• Dog Bites
• Cross Border Accidents

Common Types of Car Accidents

Car accidents can happen at any time and there are countless ways that they occur.  Here are some of the more common car accident scenarios that we see resulting in injuries.

• Rear-End Accidents - This occurs when a car hits another one from behind.  Usually, the vehicle that hit you from behind is at fault. These are among the most common car accidents.
• T-Bone Accidents - This is also known as a side impact collision.  These commonly occur when a car runs a traffic light signal or stop sign, or in parking lots.  These car accidents can result in very serious injuries for the occupants of the vehicle.  
• Intersection Accidents -
• Left Turn Accidents -
• Head-On Collisions - Head-On car accidents are among the most devastating accidents in Ontario.  Although there are countless causes for Ontario head-on accidents, among the leading cause is distracted driving.
• Vehicle Rollover - 
• Multi-Vehicle Crashes - Sorting out liability issues in multi-vehicle car crashes requires early investigation and preservation of facts and witness accounts.  This often involve accident reconstruction, investigation, and witness statements. 
• Highway Accidents - Highway accidents often involve vehicles travelling at speeds of 100 km/h or greater.  As a result, the drivers and passengers in vehicles are far more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or death. 
• Sideswipe Collisions - 
• Hit and Run Accidents - If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver who has fled the scene and is never located, you may be wondering whether you have any recourse.  You do.  Call us to learn more.  These accidents require early investigation. 
• Single Vehicle Accidents -
• Drunk Driving Accidents - If you are injured due to the negligent or reckless driving of a drunk driver, you may be entitled to claim for your damages.  Drunk driver car accident cases in Ontario are similar to other Ontario automobile negligence claims.  There are, however, some issues that are unique to drunk driving claims, which make drunk driving accident claims more complex.
• Distracted Driving Accidents - Although Ontario has implemented legislation to combat the risks of distracted driving, many drivers in Ontario continue to operate their vehicle while distracted.  Using hand-held devices, cell phones, or text messaging remain common practices on Ontario roads.  Distracted driving can result in serious car accidents.