If you are looking for the Ontario injury law firm that advertises and yet actually works on your file from inception to conclusion, you have reached the right place.  If you call the telephone number on our advertisements, you will talk to a representative from our office and consult with one of our personal injury lawyers.  If we accept your case, it will be our personal injury lawyers working directly with you to advance your claim.  We do not use actors or slogans in our advertisements, and we do not refer out files to the highest bidder. 

There has been increasing advertising of personal injury lawyers in Toronto and across Ontario. The opinions on  advertising are varied, and there has been negative media treatment toward some firms that advertise.  Some of these law firms have been exposed as being primarily referral services that seek to generate high call volumes and then sell cases to other lawyers that are willing to pay for the referral.  Others have been found to use actors in place of lawyers, or use slogans that may be misleading.  At Iacobelli Law Firm, we seek to make our advertisements as straightforward as possible.  The photo on our ad is of an actual Ontario injury lawyer, Andrew Iacobelli.  If you call, and we are able to assist with your matter, you will meet with either Andrew Iacobelli or another lawyer at our office. We will never collect your information and shop your file around.  If we cannot assist with your matter, we may suggest the names of some other lawyers that can assist with your matter.

If you have been involved in a car accident, or slip and fall accident call us for straightforward advice.  We will meet with you and listen to you and answer your questions.  Our consultations are FREE and confidential.  There is never any obligation to hire our firm.  To learn more, contact us at 416-900-1070.    

Iacobelli Law Firm is pleased to announce that personal injury lawyer, Colton M. Leung, has joined our team.  Colton will assist the firm in continuing to meet our commitment to excellent service and representation for our clients.  Colton will be assisting in matters involving serious motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, municipal liability, insurance disputes, and other complex accident claims.  Colton is also fluent in English and Cantonese.   

Motorcycle riders in Ontario are often the victims of inattentive drivers. Sometimes the vehicles involved in the accident with the motorcycle continue driving without regard to the motorcycle rider. Occasionally, the driver intentionally leaves the scene in a hit-and-run scenario. In some accidents, however, It seems that the driver remains completely oblivious to their involvement in a motorcycle accident and simply continues to drive on. This is often the case when a vehicle makes a lane change without noticing the motorcycle. A quick acting motorcycle rider may suddenly swerve to avoid impact with the vehicle, resulting in the motorcycle going off the road or otherwise going down. For the motorcycle rider, avoiding contact with another vehicle could mean the difference between life and death.

If a car has caused your motorcycle to go down, even if there is no direct contact, you should immediately report the accident to the police. Sometimes, the police may be able to track down the other driver. If there are witnesses to the accident, you should take down their names and contact information as well. Even if the other driver is never identified, you may still have right to bring a claim for your injuries and losses against your own insurance provider.

To learn more about your rights if you are involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, contact us toll-free at 1-866-234-6093 for free consultation with an experience motorcycle accident lawyer. We provide a free and confidential consultation.

The personal injury lawyers and staff at Iacobelli Law Firm wish you a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day long weekend.  Many will be enjoying time with family and friends.  Weather you are staying home or travelling, it is important to stay safe during the long weekend.  Please enjoy responsibly and avoid drinking and driving.  There will be extra police presence on Ontario roads during the long weekend.  Police will be cracking down on aggressive drivers and those that are drinking and driving.  

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death and injury to so many innocent pedestrians today in the North York area of Toronto.   Early reports indicate that 9 people are dead and 16 others are injured, as a result of a van mounting the cut and mowing down pedestrians on Yonge Street near Finch in North York on Monday April 23, 2018.  The area remains closed for the investigation. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.  On behalf of the staff and lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm, we offer heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the those who were killed in this senseless tragedy.

You were injured in a car accident in Ontario, reported it to your insurance company and now you received an envelope full of forms, what do you do now?  Should I speak to a car accident lawyer or fill out the accident benefits forms on my own? These are some of the questions you may be asking yourself, if you were injured in a car accident in Ontario.  The accident benefits forms themselves are standardized, so you will need to complete the same documents irrespective of which insurance company you are with.  So whether you are insured with Intact, Aviva, State Farm, Allstate, Certas or any other car insurance company licensed in Ontario, you will be asked to complete and submit the same forms. The initial form that you will need to complete and submit to your insurance company is the Application for Accident Benefits or OCF-1.  This form is completed by or for the injured person that is claiming accident benefits.  The other important forms that will need to be submitted quickly are the Disability Certificate (OCF-3) and, if you are unable to return to work, the Employer's Confirmation Form (OCF-2).  There are a number of different health care providers that can complete the Disability Certificate, but lawyers will often have preferences to the specialty or credentials of the health care provider depending on the nature and circumstances of the injury. If you require assistance with activities around your home due to your injuries, you should also have an assessment for attendant care needs performed by an occupational therapist, which will require the submission of additional forms. 

While there is no requirement to have a lawyer assist you with your injury claims following a car accident in Ontario, it is a good idea to get some advice.  Often, injury victims that complete the forms on their own and deal with the insurance company directly end up receiving far fewer benefits.  With that said, there is certainly no harm in meeting with a lawyer to learn more about the process, and the benefits that are available to you so that you can make an informed decision before deciding if you want to handle the insurance claim on your own.  Most people injured in car accidents in Ontario will ultimately benefit from the advice and guidance of an experienced Ontario car accident lawyer.  Car accident injury claims in Ontario are complex, with many rules and timelines that must be satisfied in order to receive compensation.  There are frequent changes to the law regarding car accident compensation.

Our Ontario car accident lawyers offer free consultations to car accident injury victims.  We can meet with you to review the circumstances of your case and will even assist you in completing your accident benefits forms for free.  There is no obligation beyond the initial consultation, and anything you share will remain confidential.   
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On Thursday March 22, 2018, a pedestrian was struck and killed in Richmond Hill.  This recent pedestrian accident fatality occurred on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at approximately 5:35 p.m., at the intersection of Hwy. 407 and Yonge Street.

First a foremost, the lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who tragically died in this accident.  

The pedestrian accident is under investigation by the York Regional Police.  According to reports, the female pedestrian was struck by a white 2016 Mercedes Benz SUV.  The  pedestrian was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later succumbed to her injuries in hospital.The driver of the Mercedes, is a 54-year-old woman from Toronto.
Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are asked to please come forward and contact York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident in Ontario, it is important to learn about your rights.  To learn more, contact the fatal accident lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm for a free, no obligation, consultation by calling 1-866-234-6093. 

The personal injury lawyers and staff at Iacobelli Law Firm wish you an enjoyable and healthy family day long weekend.  This weekend the weather is warming up, so it should be a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy some quality time with those you care about.  Whatever you do this weekend, make it enjoyable and safe.