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Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Halifax
Founded in 2016, NOVA Injury Law was established to address the critical need for a firm that combines legal expertise with medical insight. Our unique Doctor-Lawyer model, pioneered by Jeff Mitchell and Dr. Laura Mitchell, ensures clients receive both legal and medical advocacy. With over 1,500 successfully represented clients and $50 million secured in settlements, we specialize in personal injury, long-term disability, and wrongful death cases. Our approach integrates advanced evidence collection, persuasive medical reporting, and strategic fault admission to deliver timely justice.Headquartered in Halifax, we serve all of Atlantic Canada with a team of 25+ professionals, including eight litigation lawyers and an in-house physician. Our commitment to client-centric service is reflected in our 850+ five-star reviews and a contingency fee structure that prioritizes client recovery over upfront costs.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Long Term Disability
Bicycle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique doctor-lawyer partnership for medically informed legal strategies
- Our team has secured $50 million+ in settlements for 1,500+ clients
- We provide 24/7 case evaluation with no obligation
- Our contingency fee model ensures no payment until we win your case
- We combine accident reconstruction technology with medical evidence analysis
What people say
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Timely communication
No upfront costs
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Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in accidents caused by negligence, focusing on car crashes, slip-and-falls, and bicycle collisions. Our team combines legal expertise with medical insights to document injuries and secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Clients benefit from our contingency fee structure and 24/7 availability.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm handles misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injury cases with support from our in-house physician. We work with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for ongoing care, lost income, and emotional trauma. Our contingency model ensures access to justice without upfront costs.
Long Term Disability
We specialize in disability claims denied by insurers, using our doctor-lawyer team to strengthen medical documentation. Our approach focuses on proving work incapacity through comprehensive reports and securing retroactive payments. Clients pay nothing unless we win their case.
Wrongful Death
We support families pursuing justice for preventable deaths from accidents or medical errors. Our team calculates compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional loss while handling complex litigation against large institutions. We offer free consultations with no obligation.
Car Accidents
We handle all aspects of motor vehicle collision claims, including fault determination and insurance negotiations. Our team uses accident reconstruction technology and medical evidence to prove liability, ensuring clients receive full compensation for injuries, vehicle damage, and lost wages.
People
Jeff Mitchell
Principal Lawyer & Founder
Jeff Mitchell founded NOVA Injury Law in 2016 after transitioning from insurance defense to personal injury law. His experience with a career-ending knee injury inspired the firm's doctor-lawyer model, combining legal and medical expertise to strengthen client cases.
Dr. Laura Mitchell
Chief Medical Consultant
Dr. Laura Mitchell provides medical expertise as an emergency physician with occupational medicine training. She works directly with legal teams to create persuasive medical reports and evaluate injury claims, ensuring medical evidence meets legal standards for successful outcomes.
Kallen Heenan
Litigation Lawyer
Kallen Heenan specializes in personal injury litigation, focusing on complex accident cases. With experience in courtroom advocacy and settlement negotiations, he helps clients recover compensation for injuries while maintaining a client-focused approach throughout the legal process.
Questions
What types of cases does NOVA Injury Law handle?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, long-term disability, car accidents, and wrongful death claims across Atlantic Canada.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor injury claim?
While not always required, we recommend legal consultation to ensure fair compensation, especially when dealing with complex insurance policies or disputed liability.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case, with fees calculated as a percentage of your settlement.
What makes NOVA Injury Law different?
We're the only Atlantic Canadian firm with an in-house physician, combining medical expertise with legal strategy to strengthen case outcomes.
Can I get a free consultation?
Yes, we offer 24/7 free case evaluations with no obligation, either through our online booking system or by phone.
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