Toronto Car Accident Lawyers

Even a minor car accident can leave you with permanent injuries that can affect your ability to work and earn a living. I am personal injury lawyer Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., and I can help you recover from the financial losses associated with an auto accident so that you can focus on your physical recovery.

I represent clients injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including:

In Ontario, there are often two aspects to obtaining compensation in motor vehicle accident litigation:

There is a no obligation to learn if I can help. Please contact me by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442) to arrange a free initial 1/2 hour consultation and case evaluation. From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.

Accidents Involving Off-Road Vehicles

Every winter someone in Ontario is seriously injured or killed in a snowmobile accident. In the summertime, boats and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) pose a similar risk of injury and death.

I am personal injury lawyer Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., and I assist those injured in accidents involving off-road vehicles and boats. If you have suffered a serious permanent injury or if a family member died a wrongful death in such an accident, please contact me to discuss your legal concerns.

I will evaluate your case and determine whether you are eligible to recover financial compensation.

Questions About the Property

Determining the negligence of a property owner in a snowmobile or ATV accident can be complicated. The injured party must prove that:

About Boating Accidents

Boating accidents often involve people who operate a boat while intoxicated, who are inexperienced boaters, or who fail to take proper safety precautions. I represent people who were injured by private boat owners. I also pursue claims against the bars or taverns that may have over-served a patron who then harmed another person.

There is no obligation to learn if I can help. Please contact me by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442) to arrange a free initial ½ hour consultation about your boat, ATV or snowmobile accident. From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.

Representing Those Injured in Bike and Pedestrian Accidents

Toronto is a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city, but accidents and serious injuries still occur. When they do, the law is on the side of cyclists and walkers.

Shifting the Burden of Proof

In accidents involving two vehicles, the injured person must prove that the other party was negligent. The opposite is true in car-pedestrian and car-bike accidents. According to the Highway Traffic Act, drivers who hit and injure a bicyclist or pedestrian are presumed to be at fault for causing the accident. Drivers who do not believe they were at fault must present evidence to prove their case.

Compensation for Victims of Animal Attacks

Dog bites are by far the most common type of animal attack. People can also be injured by cats, other domestic animals and exotic animals, like lions and tigers that are kept as pets or displayed at zoos or animal parks.

If you suffered a serious permanent injury due to a dog bite or animal attack, it is important to consult a personal injury lawyer who understands how to achieve positive results in animal attack injury claims. I am Donald L. Granatstein, O.C .. LL.M., a personal injury lawyer who has achieved successful results for clients in dog bite and animal attack cases.

A Career-Ending Injury

Another dog attack case involved a woman who was a writer. A dog grabbed her arm and pulled so hard it damaged her rotator cuff. She now suffers constant shoulder pain and can no longer use her computer for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Because of the shoulder injury, she cannot carry baggage.

This means she can’t travel to finish her book. Even though there were no physical scars, she has significant damages. The dog owner’s negligence resulted in the loss of her ability to work and earn a living.

Dog owners are held strictly liable for the damages their animals cause others. It does not matter whether the animal had a previous record of behaving badly or if the pet’s owner knew that the animal was dangerous. It does not matter if the event involved a pit bull attack or an overly friendly puppy. If the dog harms another person, the owner is liable. However, the judge may decide to reduce the damages awarded if the injured person caused or contributed to the damages.

To learn if I can help you receive financial compensation after an animal attack, please contact my office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the Ontario.

Injuries on Other People’s Property

Aslip in a retail store or a fall down a flight of icy steps can cause sprains, strains and fractures. Trips and falls are also a leading cause of traumatic brain injury.

If you suffered an injury because a property owner was negligent, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for the damages you have sustained through a personal injury claim.

I am Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., and I represent people who were injured because of dangerous conditions on other people’s property. To  pursue a personal injury claim in a slip-and-fall case or other type of property-related accident, the injured party must prove that:

I offer a free initial 1/2 hour consultation and case evaluation. For legal help after a  slip-and-fall accident in an occupier’s liability case, please contact my  office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.

Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse or Assault

Sexual abuse is a form of trauma that can cause profound and lasting damages. It can affect all areas of your life, from your relationships and your career to your sense of safety and your sense of self. Survivors may suffer from anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder for years after the incident.

Help When the Time Is Right

Taking legal action against an abuser can be part of the healing process. I am Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., a personal injury lawyer with decades of experience representing survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault.

Please contact my office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.

Representing Survivors of Those Who Died a Wrongful Death

Awrongful death is one that should not have happened, but was caused by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another person or organization. I am Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., a Toronto personal injury lawyer who helps survivors recover financial compensation after the wrongful death of a loved one.

If your 70-year-old mother was retired and no longer providing financial support for you, you probably would have little claim for damages, should she die a wrongful death. If she provided daycare for your children or managed your office so you could deal with customers, you could make a claim for the loss of her services. Damages would be much larger in the case of a parent who died while financially supporting several young children.

I realize that no amount of money can truly compensate you for your loss. A wrongful death lawsuit can help make up for certain financial losses. It can also encourage more responsible behavior by the individuals or organizations that caused your family member’s death.

Please contact my office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA in wrongful death cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice and other fatal accidents involving negligence.

Legal Help for Those Injured by Medical Malpractice

Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals pursue medical careers because they care about ill and injured people, and they want to help. Sometimes, however, health care providers make preventable medical errors that seriously harm patients.

I am Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., a Toronto medical malpractice lawyer. I represent people who have sustained serious permanent injuries due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital, clinic or other health care provider. I also represent the survivors of those who died a wrongful death due to medical malpractice.

To be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim, you must be able to show:

One of my cases involved a patient who had a suspicious lump biopsied. The sample was sent to a pathologist without a return address or phone number. The pathologist identified cancer, but had no way to communicate his report to the patient’s doctor. A simple clerical error prevented my client from receiving early medical intervention when the cancer was most treatable.

Other types of medical malpractice include:

If you have been harmed by medical malpractice, please contact my office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.

Toronto Mediation Services Lawyer

Resolution of Dispute Through Mediation Services

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process that provides a means of settling differences outside of court. In mediation, a neutral third party helps the disputing parties resolve their disagreement.

Mediation is a less expensive alternative to courtroom litigation. It also allows the parties to have a measure of control over the terms of the settlement. In court, a judge or jury will decide the outcome of a dispute.

I am Donald L. Granatstein, Q.C., LL.M., a Toronto lawyer who was trained in mediation at Harvard Law School. Over my 40-plus years in legal practice, I have regularly participated in mediation. Now I am available to mediate civil disputes, including:

My role as a mediator is to listen to both sides of the argument, help clarify the issues, propose possible solutions and build consensus. My many years of experience give me insight into the human issues behind the legal problems.

Often the real issue is not the amount of a financial settlement, but the need for acknowledgement that the person was wronged or harmed in some way.

I believe that understanding people is the basis for getting to the heart of the problem and finding a solution that is fair and just.

If you are seeking a lawyer to mediate a dispute, please contact my office by e-mail or call 416 653 2442 (toll free at 866 825 2442). From my office in Toronto, Ontario, I represent clients throughout the GTA.