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Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Toronto
At Howie, Sacks & Henry, we are dedicated personal injury lawyers committed to guiding clients through life-altering injuries toward recovery and rightful compensation. With decades of collective experience, our team prioritizes personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We specialize in connecting clients with appropriate medical and rehabilitation professionals while securing financial stability through insurance and government benefits.Our proven trial record ensures insurance companies take cases seriously, and our innovative approach to class actions and mass torts has set precedents in Canadian law. Deeply involved in supporting injury recovery communities, we combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to restore clients' confidence in their future.
Services
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Class Action Lawsuits
Spinal Cord Injuries
Birth Injuries
Nursing Home Negligence
Disability Claims
Airplane Accidents
Product Liability
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in complex personal injury litigation
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Proven trial record that commands respect from insurance companies
- Pioneers in innovative mass tort and class action approaches
- Active leadership in brain injury and spinal cord research organizations
Associations and certifications
- The Best Lawyers in Canada
- Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
What people say
Compassionate approach
Legal expertise
Successful outcomes
Client-centered service
Aggressive advocacy
Services
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our experienced team handles all types of motor vehicle accident cases including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and public transportation incidents. We help clients navigate Ontario's complex insurance system to secure accident benefits and pursue tort claims for serious injuries. Our lawyers work with medical experts to document long-term impacts and ensure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients harmed by substandard medical care including birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnoses. Our team collaborates with leading medical experts to prove breaches in standard care and establish causation. We handle complex cases involving hospitals, doctors, and healthcare institutions while providing compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Specializing in catastrophic brain injury cases from accidents or medical negligence, we secure funding for lifelong care and rehabilitation. Our lawyers understand the profound life changes these injuries cause and work with neurologists and care planners to document future needs. We ensure clients receive compensation covering medical treatments, home modifications, and lost earning capacity.
Class Action Lawsuits
Pioneers in Canadian class action litigation, we represent groups harmed by defective products or systemic negligence. Our innovative approach combines individual client needs with collective action strategies. We handle complex cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer safety issues while maintaining transparent communication with all claimants.
Spinal Cord Injuries
We advocate for clients with paralysis and mobility impairments from accidents or medical errors. Our team secures resources for specialized care, adaptive equipment, and home accessibility modifications. We work with rehabilitation specialists to document long-term needs and ensure comprehensive compensation covering medical expenses, attendant care, and quality-of-life adjustments.
People
James R. Howie
Partner
Co-founder with over 40 years' experience in personal injury law. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for plaintiff personal injury litigation. Specializes in catastrophic injury cases and complex insurance disputes while maintaining active involvement in brain injury advocacy organizations.
Neil E. Sacks
Partner
Leading authority in medical malpractice and birth injury claims. Regular speaker at legal and medical conferences on healthcare liability issues. Instrumental in landmark cases establishing precedents for patient rights and compensation standards in Ontario.
Michael J. Henry
Partner
Award-winning trial lawyer with expertise in motor vehicle accident litigation. Recognized for innovative approaches to proving long-term injury impacts. Frequently consulted by media on personal injury law developments and insurance industry practices.
Adam Wagman
Partner
Specializes in traumatic brain injury cases and disability insurance claims. Active in spinal cord research foundations and regularly contributes to legal education programs on catastrophic injury litigation strategies and courtroom advocacy techniques.
Melissa Miller
Partner
Recognized for compassionate representation in complex personal injury cases. Focuses on client-centered legal strategies that balance aggressive advocacy with emotional support throughout the litigation process.
Questions
How do you determine what my personal injury case is worth?
We evaluate cases based on evidence, credibility assessments, and professional judgment considering medical records, expert reports, and future care needs to determine fair compensation.
What's the difference between mass tort and class action claims?
Class actions have one representative plaintiff while mass torts allow individual claims with shared legal issues, maintaining separate damage assessments for each plaintiff.
How do long-term disability claims work?
We help document medical evidence, meet policy requirements, and challenge denials while ensuring proper documentation to support your entitlement to benefits.
How is negligence established in medical malpractice cases?
We must prove breach of standard care through expert testimony and demonstrate direct causation between the breach and resulting injuries or damages.
What areas do your lawyers serve in Ontario?
We serve clients across Ontario with offices in Toronto, Markham, Brampton, Oakville, Kitchener, Georgetown, and Bobcaygeon plus virtual consultations province-wide.
How do I pay legal fees?
We work on contingency fees - no payment unless we win your case, with fees regulated by the Law Society of Ontario ensuring transparency and affordability.
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