For people hurt by someone else's carelessness
Hurt, or let down by a deal? Talk to the lawyer who'll handle your claim.
We look at what happened, explain your deadlines and options in plain terms, and deal with the insurers, the other side and the courts for you. Little or no legal fee upfront, and the rest only if you're compensated.*
Thank you, we have it.
We'll call you during office hours, 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. If a notice deadline is days away, call now.
Book a free video meeting now Call (289) 309-3069What we handle
Injury claims and contract disputes.
Start with the page closest to what happened. Each one covers the deadlines, the steps and what to bring.
For people and businesses owed money
Breach of Contract
- Unpaid invoices and debts
- Contractor and renovation disputes
- Business and consumer contracts
- Small Claims Court and the Superior Court
Fees
Little or nothing upfront. The rest only if you're compensated.*
For injury and contract claims, you don't pay by the hour. You'll know how the fee works before you sign.
- Free video meetingTalk through what happened before you decide anything.
- Paid from a settlement or awardEither a small amount upfront and the rest from your compensation, or the whole fee from it.
- Everything in writingA written contingency fee agreement sets out the percentage, HST and disbursements.
- Contract claims tooBreach of contract claims are charged the same way.
Deadlines
Some notices are due within days.
Most claims must be started within two years. A few need written notice much sooner, and missing it can put the claim at risk.
- 10
days to notify the city after a sidewalk or road fall
- 60
days to give notice after a fall on snow or ice
- 2
years to start a lawsuit, in most cases
- City sidewalk or roadWritten notice to the city within 10 days if a poorly kept road or sidewalk caused the fall.
- Snow or ice on private propertyWritten notice to the owner, occupier or snow contractor within 60 days.
- Dog biteIn Ontario, the dog's owner is liable for a bite or attack. The usual two-year limit applies.
- Disability benefits deniedMany policies set their own appeal deadlines, so check the denial letter and policy right away.
How a claim works
Five steps, one lawyer throughout.
Every claim is different, but most follow this path. We tell you at each step what's happening and what comes next.
Ask about your claim- Free video meetingTell us what happened. We explain whether you have a claim, your deadlines and how fees work.
- Notices go outWe send any notice that's due, sometimes within 10 or 60 days, so the claim stays open.
- Build the evidenceMedical records, photos, witness details, policy documents and proof of lost income are gathered.
- Negotiate or sueWe present the claim to the insurer or the other side, and start a lawsuit within the two years where needed.
- Settlement or trialMany claims settle. If yours doesn't, we take it to court.
Why one lawyer
You deal with one lawyer, start to finish.
Cohen Murison Law is a one-lawyer practice. The person you meet first is the person who handles your file.
- No hand-offsYour file isn't passed to a junior lawyer or a case manager you've never met.
- Straight answersYou can ask your lawyer directly where your claim stands and what happens next.
- In person or by videoMeet at First Canadian Place, or by video if travel is hard after an injury.
- Open 7 days9 am to 5 pm, every day except public holidays.
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How do fees work for an injury claim?
Either a small amount upfront and the rest only if you're compensated, or no legal fees at all unless you're compensated.* The fee is a percentage set out in a written contingency fee agreement, plus HST, and we explain it before you sign anything. Disbursements are handled as that agreement sets out.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In most cases, two years to start a lawsuit. Some notices are due much sooner: 10 days to give written notice to the city after a fall caused by a poorly kept road or sidewalk, and 60 days after a fall on snow or ice on private property. Long-term disability policies often set their own appeal deadlines.
Do fees for contract disputes work the same way?
Yes. A breach of contract claim is also on a contingency fee: either a small amount upfront and the rest only if you're compensated, or no legal fees at all unless you're compensated, under a written contingency fee agreement.
Will I deal with a lawyer or with a case manager?
With your lawyer. Cohen Murison Law is a one-lawyer firm, so the person you meet at the first meeting is the person who handles your file and returns your calls.
I'm in Canada on a permit and was injured. Can I still claim?
Being on a temporary permit doesn't by itself stop you from making a claim. We also practise immigration law, so we can explain how a claim and your status affect each other.
Is the first meeting free?
Video meetings are free. In-person meetings at First Canadian Place are $100.
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Cohen Murison Law
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Open 7 days, 9 am to 5 pm. Closed on public holidays.
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Open 7 days, 9 am to 5 pm. Closed on public holidays.