Case Summaries

We explore the landmark case of Sara Baker against the insurer, delving into the legal intricacies of the case, shedding light on insurance industry practices…

While defence tactics in sexual abuse claims can revictimize survivors, a recent Supreme Court case provides a new legal framework toward respect….

Depending on the severity of their injuries and the impacts of being attacked by a dog, victims may be entitled to pain and suffering damages….

Oftentimes, the Licence Appeal Tribunal favours insurance companies when determining catastrophic impairments. A recent case may signal a new trend. Read more….

While a medical reason for a denial may not be required if there is no medical basis for the denial, one is required when the…

Courts often face dilemmas when determining both liability and damages. But they are guided by the principle that the victim should come first. Read more…

Simply because an insurer requests a benefits claimant to attend a medical examination does not necessarily mean it is required or necessary. Read more here….

With the help of David Preszler, our deserving client received compensation for the attendant care and medical treatments she needed. To learn more, click here….

There are many reasons why an LTD benefits claim might be submitted late. But does late submission always mean an automatic denial? Click here to…

Several factors must be taken into account when evaluating an injured accident survivor’s total economic losses. To read more about this process, click here….

Relatives who have lost loved ones as the result of another party’s negligence may be entitled to compensation. But will it ever be enough? Click…

Determining whether a survivor of multiple motor vehicle accidents should be entitled to catastrophic impairment benefits can be difficult. Click to learn more….

David Preszler successfully obtains Punitive and Aggravated damages against Fenchurch General Insurance Company on behalf of his deserving client. Read more….

Preszler Injury Lawyers helped a client recover the benefits she deserved even though her insurance company tried to withhold what she was owed. Read more…

After slipping on ice outside his building, an injured accident victim tried to hold his condominium and its winter maintenance company accountable. Read more….

An insurer tried to re-calculate their policyholder’s benefits based on a settlement she received from another source. To learn what happened, click here….

As the result of a slip and fall caused by uncleared ice, a man suffering from chronic COPD required hip surgery and incurred substantial damages….

After a severe collision left a car accident survivor catastrophically injured, her insurer denied that she was entitled to certain benefits. Click to read more….

Despite being unable to work after a car accident, the defendants in this case sought to prove that the plaintiff’s injuries were not “serious.” Read…

Read more on G.P. v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company here….

A high-profile case of sexual abuse in the NHL reveals a well-established culture of misconduct in both professional and junior hockey leagues. Read more….

Sun Life Assurance Company (Sun Life) is facing a potential long-term disability benefits class action lawsuit. If you think your benefits payments may have been…

Click here to read more about whether members of your family are automatically covered by your Ontario insurance policies. For a free consultation, contact one…

A personal injury case can impact more than just the victim, as family members may be affected too. Call Preszler Injury Lawyers to schedule a…

Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers today if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. Our personal injury lawyers in Toronto want to advocate for…

If you have questions about a statutory deductible after your motor vehicle accident, call us! A Toronto personal injury lawyer can guide you through the…

Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers today if you have been injured in Toronto by an uninsured motorist. Insurance companies will go to great lengths to avoid…

Contact one of our personal injury lawyers at Preszler Injury Lawyers today if you have been injured in a Toronto bicycle accident. Bicycle accidents can…

Bicycle accidents can cause serious injuries. It is frequently important to seek prompt medical attention and potentially consult a personal injury lawyer in Toronto. Contact…

Were you hit by an unknown driver? Contact Preszler Injury Lawyers if you have been injured in an auto accident and need help with an…

Call Preszler Injury Lawyers today if you need help obtaining insurance benefits following a car accident. Contact us for a free consultation today….

Call Preszler Injury Lawyers today if you need legal advice following a Toronto car accident. A personal injury lawyer may be able to advise you…

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or suffered a catastrophic injury in Ontario contact our personal injury lawyers at Preszler Injury…

A personal injury lawsuit has many facets. Therefore, you may want to work with a personal injury lawyer following any car accident in Toronto. Contact…

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, and the healing process is taking longer than expected, you might wonder what damages you can…

He said/she said car accidents can be a common occurrence, but at the end of the day who will the judge decide to believe in…

Individual insurance claims can be complicated enough on their own. It may be even more confusing when you throw in multiple negligent parties. Who does…

“What happens if a passenger grabs my steering wheel in an accident?” We were presented with this question, and although not the most frequent occurrence,…

Determining the value of “Pain and Suffering” is no doubt an arduous task, and in Ontario this can in some cases still be left to…

Ontario Law can be particularly complicated and ever-changing as far as car accident benefits are concerned, especially when the idea of double recovery comes into…

Calculating self-employment income can be tricky enough as it is, but for legal purposes do you figure in auto accident benefits as well? We study…

Like many cases, slip-and-fall accidents can be particularly tricky as far as determining liability is concerned. In the event of a tenant slipping, is the…

Seyom v. Toronto Transit Commission presents us with a unique opportunity to explore the concept of Standard of Care as it applies to Ontario law….

Accident reconstruction experts are particularly useful in personal injury cases in Ontario, especially when a judge cannot establish cause and liability themselves. Citing Clarke v….

Throwing parties is a fairly regular occurrence for many of us, but what happens in the unfortunate event that something goes wrong after the party?…

Lawyers in Ontario are expected to advocate resolutely for their clients, but in terms of the law, what actually defines resolute advocacy? We dive into…

Slip-and-fall accidents can ultimately rest the liability on a variety of parties, depending on where the incident occurred. In the event of arbitration, do Ontarians…

Is an impaired driver always liable for a car accident? It depends on a variety of different variables; was their impairment directly responsible for the…

Suffering a catastrophic injury or dealing with a disability claim may render a person unable to work; but will the acceptance of disability benefits or…

It’s a common fact that accidents can happen anywhere, and where they occur can play a role in determining liability. Who’s response in the event…

Learn how causation is determined in slip and fall cases and what evidence is required to support your claim. Contact Preszler injury lawyers to discuss…

In a recent case, an Ontario Superior Court judge explained that a worker’s absence resulting from a disability can amount to a frustration of contract…

Once a plaintiff in an Ontario motor vehicle accident case has proven that a rear-end accident occurred, the burden of proof shifts to the defendant…

If you take out a rental car, your contract with the owner may require you to assume financial responsibility in the event of an accident….

You may think that your posts about your car accident on social media are innocuous, but they can be potential evidence the other side uses…

Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the owner of a vehicle is “liable for loss or damage sustained . . . by reason of negligence…

When a plaintiff sues multiple defendants in Ontario, only some of whom are found liable, a Sanderson order or Bullock order can help distribute costs…

A recent Ontario Superior Court case raises the possibility the Licence Appeal Tribunal may not be reviewing accident benefit denials independently. Apparently, LAT maintained an…

The Ontario Insurance Act specifies that an at-fault driver is only liable for pain and suffering or other non-pecuniary damages caused by an automobile accident…

Many insurance companies will deny their own responsibility in uninsured motorist cases, even though Ontario auto insurance policies cover the insured person when in accidents…

In many Ontario car accident cases there is no outside evidence, such as a police investigation or independent accident reconstruction, to aid a judge or…

Under Ontario auto insurance, an “insured person” includes any “dependant of the named insured or of his or her spouse.” A dependant does not have…

Car accident victims in Ontario face an uphill struggle in court. Even after a victim proves a negligent driver’s liability, Ontario limits pain and suffering…

Those injured in an Ontario car accident without insurance, like a pedestrian involved in a hit-and-run, can seek benefits from the Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident…

Under the SABS regulations, an insurer is only required to cover the insured driver (or occupant) of a vehicle “who is a resident of Ontario…

Many Ontarians find their claims for Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits denied by an insurance company trying to get out of its duty to pay such…

It is possible to consolidate matters into a single trial if both the at-fault driver and your insurer dispute the extent of your accident-related injuries….

The question of whether to seek or strike a jury trial is often critical to the success of an Ontario personal injury claim. This is…

Under the Ontario Negligence Act, the court is expected to determine “if fault or negligence is found on the part of the plaintiff that contributed…

A catastrophic birth injury can rob your child of his or her future even before your child take a breath in this world. Parents who…

The requirements for proving a slip and fall claim in Ontario are not always clearly spelled out in the Occupiers’ Liability Act. Building a strong…

Landmark case Saadati v. Moorhead removes barriers to compensation for people who suffer psychological injuries and is an important step toward showing Canadians with psychological injuries the equal respect they…