Top Injury Lawyers

Our top injury lawyers at TSF Law discuss the ramifications of hiring a lawyer for your Toronto injury claim.

As one of Toronto’s injury lawyers, we know that it’s hard to get in touch with the right legal experts for your injury case, especially when you’ve suffered from a major accident and have enough to deal with on your plate. In this situation, people are more inclined to hire the first lawyer they’ve found on the internet, but a hasty choice in legal representation does not mean you will be teaming with a lawyer who can get you the maximum benefit and sums of money for your injury claim. It is important you choose the right lawyer for your legal situation- someone who can navigate around any complexities your case may have, with the confidence to succeed.

We’ve collected some helpful information from the top injury lawyers in Toronto to help aid you in finding an appropriate lawyer for your injury claim.

Choosing the Most Experienced Lawyer

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A lawyer with an understanding of tory law and insurance law will better the outcome of your case.

Almost all the top injury lawyers assert that deciding to work with a lawyer that has handled similar cases to yours will help the success rate of your injury claim. Having the experience and parallel scenario management will help foresee any case hurdles and can project possible outcomes for your injury claim. There are many lawyers that have sufficient knowledge and skills required to represent an injury claim but, they may fail because they don’t have enough experience representing a case like yours in court. A lawyer that has built a solid success rate over the past few years can be a wise legal candidate for your injury claim; a lawyer who knows how to properly prepare you and their arguments for your injury case will make this whole processes a lot less stressful.

Specialization Pertaining to Your Case

Our top injury lawyers believe that hiring a general personal injury lawyer won’t help achieve the same success as a lawyer specializing in particular injury claims or insurance law. The legal area of personal injury (tort law) covers a major area of law and a huge variety of different injury claim scenarios.

Case Example 1: If you are hurt on a rollercoaster, you want to make sure that your lawyer has experience with premise liability, filing injury claims against large corporations (meaning an in-depth knowledge of insurance law as well as disability law), and possibly a background in catastrophic injuries.

Case Example 2: If you are injured due to a landlord’s negligence for repairs or proper safety protocols within your home, you would want legal representation from a lawyer who is a specialist in tort law, and who is well versed in the Landlord Tenant Act and Tribunal.

You should consider hiring someone that has dealt with a number of relevant cases to yours in the past. Finding information on a lawyer’s website about injury claims for the type of injury case you have can shed light on their understanding of such cases. Also speaking directly to the lawyer in person, during a consultation, and asking questions can shed light on their experience and confidence in your case.

Avoid Relying on Advertisements

There are a number of law firms that advertise their services on public transit, radio, T.V. and social media. Top injury lawyers say that hiring an injury lawyer by referencing an advertisement can put a negative impact on your case. These ads are usually posted by agencies that charge a massive amount of money for promoting their services because they are new to the field or are money seeking law firms who do not offer personalized legal services with the expertise and professionalism necessary for your case. They are more about quantity in cases, and less about quality of outcomes.

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Do not agree on a lawyer who seems to be desperate for clients or is overtly flashy with their marketing collateral. 

The best personal injury firms rarely post an ad on television or in newspapers because they’ve already built a great reputation in the industry. Seeking boutique services will help you feel more confident in your case and provide a more personalized service during this sensitive time. 

Free Consultations With Top Injury Lawyers

Most top injury lawyers do not charge a fee for an introductory meeting (consultation) where they can better understand your case, as well as answer any questions or concerns you may have. By establishing a free consultation service, it enables you (the client) to interview a number of lawyers so that you can find the best lawyer for your injury claim. If a lawyer is asking for a consultation fee, you should avoid interviewing them as it would be a waste of time and money. Such a lawyer may be relying on your ignorance for a quick payment, and is most likely to charge further fees throughout the legal process. 

Ask Questions

You have the right to ask as many questions and express your concerns when meeting with a prospective lawyer for your injury claim. This is the only way to find out if a lawyer can better handle your case or not. Asking about their qualifications, experience, the number of relevant cases they have handled over the years, and their fee structure can provide efficient information to make an informed decision. It is also wise to ask them about their achievements regarding client compensations and even their schooling background.

Discuss Your Case

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Meeting in person is the best way to gage a lawyer

Sometimes, people hire a lawyer from another city or province, believing that they can better handle their case. Hiring a lawyer from Toronto can aid your case in that your lawyer most likely will have substantial experience to confidently handle your injury claim. Lawyers in large cities have been exposed to a wide variety of clients with varying case scenarios. Furthermore, they will have easier access to resources needed to quicken your injury case and gain your the maximum benefit and compensation for your injury.

That being said,  hiring a lawyer from your own city or province does provide you with the flexibility to meet with your lawyer whenever the need arises. If you are seeking a top injury lawyer from a city, they should travel to meet with you in order to consult further about your case or proceed with preparation for a hearing.

Our firm will travel to you if you live in a remote part of the province, or if you are unable to travel. One-on-one time is important to us, as much as it is to you.

Please Note: if you’ve hired a lawyer from another city or province, you must arrange a meeting with them in person before you appear in court/ your hearing. It is important to discuss all aspects of your injury case and go over any questions you may be asked in court, whether be by the judge, your lawyer, or the opposing lawyer.

Retainer Agreement

Usually, top injury lawyers provide you with a signed retainer agreement where all the important items relating to retaining legal services are clearly outlined. You must ask your lawyer to provide you with an agreement before they proceed with your case. Make sure that you do not sign the agreement unless you’ve clearly gone over all the fine print and understand any obligations you may have as a client.

If you’re confused about any aspect of the retainer agreement, ask for immediate clarification . This is the best way to ensure that the lawyer will handle your case with the sensitivity, attention and intention needed for a good client-lawyer relationship. 

You can terminate the relationship with your lawyer


Usually, people are afraid of  prematurely ending an agreement with a lawyer when they are not satisfied with their legal services. Top injury lawyers want to stress that you have the right and should end a relationship with a lawyer if they fail to provide the proper attention and services required for your case.

If your current lawyer is not the right match for you or your case, and you are facing reprisal from this lawyer as a result of wanting to end the client-lawyer relationship, seek immediate guidance from the legal bar association. They will be able to handle the situation in a direct manner and help progress severing the relationship without any further stress to you.

Conclusion

Following these tips from our top injury lawyers, when dealing with a personal injury claim, will aid you in finding the right legal council and better the success of your injury case. It is important that your case is represented in the best way possible, through optimal legal services that are personalized for your case’s needs.