If you have been injured due to the negligence of someone else, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer.

For over 50 years the lawyers at Raphael Barristers have been assisting clients to obtain the compensation they deserve. Our personal injury lawyers have handled thousands of personal injury cases.  You can call our office for a free consultation and speak to a lawyer who has handled many cases similar to yours.

The most common kind of personal injury is caused by a motor vehicle accident.  Whether it is a car, motorcycle, bus or bicycle accident, there may be significant compensation available to you.  New motor vehicle insurance regulations came into effect in Ontario on September 1, 2010.  Our lawyers will be happy to discuss what this could mean to you.
There are time limits that one should be aware of if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident.  Under the Insurance Act, an action for loss or damage from bodily injury or death arising from the use or operation of an automobile shall not be commenced unless the Plaintiff has served written notice of the intention to commence the action on the Defendant within 120 days after the incident.  Under the Limitation Act, a proceeding or law suit shall not be commenced in respect of a claim after the second anniversary of the day on which the claim was discovered (usually the day of the accident).
Many people are concerned about the costs of a lawyer.  Affordability should not be a concern for people that seek our help. Subject to certain exceptions, we will take on your case and agree to be paid only if we are successful in achieving a settlement or Judgment at trial. That means you would only be required to pay the lawyers fees if a settlement is achieved or Judgment is obtained at trial. If the case is not successful then you would not be charged any fees.

We service clients in Toronto, Thornhill, London, Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener, Oakville, Brampton, Markham, Newmarket, Barrie, Ajax, Oshawa, Belleville, Kingston and the rest of Ontario.  Please call a personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation:  Call Jeffrey Raphael at 416-594-1812 or 1-877-217-1812.

Persons Injured in Car Accidents Should Be Aware of a Recent Study of Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury

In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal and published in a journal of neurology called Brain, it was found that athletes who sustained concussions in early adulthood showed cognitive decline more that 30 years later.

Even a seemingly minor insult to the head can result in a potentially catastrophic and life altering brain injury.  The medical community realizes that even a small concussion can be a serious injury.

Often the effects of a brain injury may be subtle such as behavioural and emotional changes, however still result in devastating and life long consequences to the individual and their family. Many people are under the misconception that with rest, the effects of a mild concussion will go away. 

There are thousands of motor vehicle accidents in Toronto and throughout Ontario every year.  Many of those involved in these accidents will suffer a concussion.  It is important that you consult the appropriate specialists on an ongoing basis to determine what the long term affects may be. 

If you have been in a car accident, you should seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer to ensure that your injury and suffering is fairly and maximally compensated through proactive and caring legal intervention.

Raphael Barristers were awarded the Legal Fellowship Award from the Ontario Brain Injury Association in 2007 for outstanding support of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury.