Business Details
Your Trusted Disability & Personal Injury Law Firm in Toronto
Kotak Law is a dedicated legal practice specializing in disability and personal injury claims. With decades of combined experience, our team of barristers and solicitors advocates for clients denied long-term disability benefits, CPP disability benefits, or personal injury compensation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay only upon successful case resolution. Our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, legal expertise, and a commitment to securing maximum compensation for clients across Ontario and Alberta.We prioritize client needs through personalized service, transparent communication, and strategic legal representation. Our lawyers regularly appear in courts and tribunals, challenging insurance company decisions and advocating for policyholders' rights. We maintain active community involvement through partnerships with mental health organizations and veterans' causes. Our approach combines rigorous legal analysis with compassionate support to navigate complex disability and injury claims.
Services
Long-Term Disability Claims
Personal Injury Litigation
CPP Disability Benefits
Anxiety & Depression Claims
Fibromyalgia Disability Cases
Chronic Pain Advocacy
Insurance Appeal Representation
Accident Benefit Claims
Catastrophic Injury Claims
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years combined experience in disability and personal injury law
- Our contingency fee model ensures no payment until your case settles
- We provide transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- Our team includes recognized leaders in long-term disability litigation
- We offer personalized case management with direct lawyer communication
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Lexpert Directory
What people say
Professional, responsive, attentive
Excellent resolution
Compassionate, knowledgeable
Timely communication
Expertise in complex claims
Services
Long-Term Disability Claims
We represent clients denied long-term disability benefits due to chronic pain, mental health conditions, or physical impairments. Our lawyers challenge insurance company decisions through appeals and litigation. We negotiate settlements that cover past and future benefit payments while ensuring compliance with policy terms and legal requirements.
CPP Disability Benefits
Our team assists clients applying for or appealing Canada Pension Plan disability benefits. We handle cases denied due to insufficient documentation or eligibility disputes. We guide clients through reconsideration requests and tribunal hearings while coordinating with medical professionals to strengthen claims.
Personal Injury Litigation
We represent clients injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. Our practice includes catastrophic injury claims and traumatic brain injury cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.
Chronic Pain Disability
We advocate for clients denied disability benefits due to chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and migraines. Our approach combines medical evidence documentation with legal arguments addressing the subjective nature of pain-related disabilities while challenging insurers' credibility assessments.
Mental Health Claims
Our lawyers specialize in disability claims for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We work with mental health professionals to document functional limitations while addressing insurers' scrutiny of psychological conditions through comprehensive medical records and expert testimony.
People
Nainesh Kotak
Barrister-at-Law, Solicitor & Notary Public
Recognized in the Canadian Lexpert Directory for disability law expertise. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1994 and Alberta Bar in 2022. Specializes in long-term disability litigation with focus on mental health claims. Active community supporter of mental health charities and veterans' causes.
Kaity Yang
Barrister-at-Law, Solicitor & Notary Public
Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2012. Specializes in automotive insurance law and disability litigation. Prior experience at Hamilton personal injury firm. Focuses on timely case resolution while maintaining client communication throughout legal proceedings.
Rajiv Hat
Barrister-at-Law, Solicitor & Notary Public
Called to the Ontario Bar in 2016 after New York practice. Specializes in insurance litigation including statutory accident benefits and motor vehicle claims. Represents clients before Superior Court and financial services tribunals while emphasizing client-centered resolution strategies.
Avinaash Laljie
Barrister-at-Law & Solicitor
Joined firm after graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2021. Focuses on disability claims and insurance disputes. Provides client support through clear communication while working on case strategy development and evidence documentation.
Questions
What types of disability claims do you handle?
We specialize in long-term disability claims, CPP disability benefits, chronic pain cases, and mental health-related disability denials.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Fees are a percentage of recovered compensation.
Can you help with denied short-term disability claims?
Yes, we represent clients denied short-term disability benefits due to insufficient medical evidence or other insurer disputes.
Do you handle cases outside Ontario?
We represent clients across Canada, including Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, with remote consultation options available.
What makes your firm different from other disability lawyers?
Our team combines legal expertise with personalized service, maintaining direct lawyer-client communication and transparent fee structures.
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