Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Hamilton
Flaherty Law is a dedicated personal injury law firm serving Hamilton and surrounding areas. With over 38 years of combined experience, our team of seasoned litigators specializes in personal injury claims, wrongful death cases, insurance disputes, and disability benefits. We prioritize direct client access, ensuring every client works closely with their assigned lawyer rather than intermediaries. Our practice spans all Ontario courts, with a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for clients through both aggressive litigation and strategic settlements.We maintain active memberships in key legal associations while focusing exclusively on victim advocacy. Our community-rooted approach emphasizes personalized service over mass marketing, with a commitment to transparency and ethical representation.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Wrongful Death Claims
Insurance Claims
Disability Claims
Slip and Fall
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain Injuries
Professional Negligence
Assault Victims
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Over 38 years of combined experience in Ontario courts
- Direct lawyer access - no paralegal intermediaries
- Appeared in every court level in Ontario
- Specialize exclusively in personal injury and related claims
- Community-focused with local charity involvement
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own, handling motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries. Our lawyers negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of courtroom experience, we handle cases from initial consultation through trial if required.
Wrongful Death Claims
Our firm assists families pursuing justice for loved ones lost due to negligence or intentional harm. We handle complex wrongful death cases involving motor vehicle fatalities, medical malpractice, and workplace accidents. Our approach combines compassionate support with aggressive legal representation to secure financial security for surviving family members through comprehensive damage claims.
Insurance Claims
We specialize in challenging denied or underpaid insurance claims, including accident benefits, disability coverage, and life insurance policies. Our team navigates complex insurance law to ensure clients receive rightful compensation. We represent policyholders in disputes with major insurers, handling both negotiation processes and litigation when bad faith practices occur.
Disability Claims
Our lawyers assist clients with CPP disability appeals, ODSP applications, and private insurance disability claims. We handle cases involving long-term disability denials and WSIB disputes, working with medical professionals to build strong cases demonstrating clients' eligibility for benefits through comprehensive documentation and expert testimony.
Slip and Fall
We represent individuals injured in slip and fall accidents due to unsafe property conditions. Our cases involve proving property owner negligence in maintaining safe environments. We handle municipal liability claims, commercial property cases, and private residence incidents, ensuring clients receive compensation for medical costs, rehabilitation, and lost income resulting from preventable accidents.
People
Charles Flaherty
Founder & Civil Trial Lawyer
Experienced civil trial lawyer with 36+ years of litigation experience in Ontario courts. Specializes in personal injury, insurance claims, and medical negligence. Active member of Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and Hamilton Law Association. Graduated from Queen's University Law School in 1984.
Tara Sciara
Personal Injury Lawyer
Specializes in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and insurance appeals. Graduated from University of Western Ontario Law School. Has appeared before Ontario Court of Appeal. Focuses on disability claims and medical malpractice cases with 15+ years of legal experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Flaherty Law specialize in?
We focus exclusively on personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death claims, insurance disputes, and disability benefits.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have over 38 combined years of experience and have appeared in every court level in Ontario, from trial courts to the Court of Appeal.
Do you handle cases outside Hamilton?
While based in Hamilton, we represent clients throughout Southern Ontario, including Brantford and surrounding regions.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We provide direct lawyer access with no paralegal intermediaries, maintaining personalized service while handling complex litigation across Ontario.
How do you charge for legal services?
We work on a contingency fee basis for most personal injury cases - you pay nothing unless we win your case.
