Product Liability

It is normal to assume that when you purchase something and bring it home, it is safe to be used for whatever its intended purpose. If there is a defect in that product and it results in some sort of injury or loss you may be able to seek monetary compensation from whoever is responsible for that defect. The parties who may be held responsible for a defect can range from the manufacturer, the parts supplier, the shipper, the quality controller, anyone who did any work to maintain or modify the product, and even the store that sold it to you might be held responsible. The losses that can result from a faulty product can go beyond pain and suffering alone, it can destroy your property and impact things like your income. Call us for a free consultation and we can advise you with respect to what rights you have in your particular circumstances.

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

The law in Ontario makes dog owners responsible for the actions of their dogs. Dog bites and attacks can leave more than just physical injuries, especially with children. Just as with other injuries, the psychological impacts of an injury are included in the damages you can seek compensation for. Call us for a free consultation to find out more about your particular circumstances.

Disability Claims

It is unfortunate that in some situations the insurance company with whom people have a disability policy ends up denying claims for either improper or insufficient reasons. When this happens and you feel you have a medical condition that rightly justifies a short-term or long-term disability claim you should pursue it. In many cases, it can actually worsen your condition by returning to work when you are not medically cleared to do so. If you are in this circumstance, we can help you to pursue your insurance company and obtain improperly denied benefits so that you have the support you need to enjoy a full recovery and return to work when you are safely capable of it.

We Walk with You All Along

Pickford & Associate Lawyers are renowned for successfully handling personal injury claims throughout Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the GTA. We are ready and would be happy to help you no matter what your circumstances or the size of your claim. Our senior personal injury lawyer spent over a decade working exclusively for the insurance companies and knows how the insurance companies assess claims and the strategies they employ and as a result, can anticipate their strategies and get the best results for you. Call to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and we can provide you with the advice you need to take the next steps in protecting your rights.

Fees

At Pickford & Associate Lawyers we understand how financial demands can increase your stress. This is even truer in the event your injury has left you unable to work. In order to avoid the stress of legal fees we utilize a contingency fee arrangement. You do not have to pay for fees, disbursements, or taxes unless we are able to successfully obtain a settlement or judgment for you. We are so confident in our ability to effectively represent you and obtain a monetary recovery that if you do not recover monies, we will write off your complete account and you will owe us nothing.

The contingency fee itself is based upon a percentage of what you recover, this way you are assured of an easy, straightforward, and predictable account. The actual percentage depends upon the type of case you have and its details. The contingency fee will be discussed at the outset of your case and will be explicitly set out in our Retainer Agreement with you so there will be no confusion or hidden fees that apply later on.