Trusted Brain Injury Lawyer in North York & Toronto.
A head injury will permanently alter one’s life, be it in learning ability, social life, work, and every other facet of life. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury through the negligence of another party, having an experienced brain injury lawyer is critical.
“We are friendly, but we mean business. We know the serious and ongoing emotional impact on the families whose loved ones suffered head or brain injuries.”
A head injury will permanently alter one’s life, be it in learning ability, social life, work, and every other facet of life. Brain injury frequently requires significant initial and long-term treatments, as well as nursing care for personal care, housekeeping, and caregiving duties. As a result, injured persons and their families suffer severe economic and psychological pressure. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury through the negligence of another party, having an experienced brain lawyer is critical. Our team at Mazi Law is devoted to assisting our clients in Toronto and North York to secure the compensation you deserve.
The categories of brain injuries are traumatic and acquired. Interactions with external forces, including vehicle-related impacts, falls, sport-related injuries, or acts of violence, may cause traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). In contrast, an acquired brain injury occurs as a result of health complications such as stroke, tumor, or lack of oxygen. Both types of brain injuries can result in severe disabilities such as concussion and post-concussive symptoms, memory loss, cognitive and concentration issues, and in the most severe cases physical handicaps.
It takes a lot of time and effort to return to normal activities following a brain injury accident. A brain injury victim may require physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as assistance with personal care and household chores, equipment and home modifications, and more. These requirements are extremely costly for injured persons and their families. Thus, only financial compensation remains relevant for many of them.
At our firm, we’re focused on ensuring that negligent third-parties are held accountable, and our clients have the tools they need to return to their pre-accident well-being and functioning. Our brain injury lawyers work tirelessly to secure compensation for:
Compensation we pursue for brain injury victims
Healthcare such as hospitalization, operations, and treatment needs, including for physical therapy costs
Long-term care and therapy
Income loss, loss of future earning potential, and loss of competitive advantage, or delayed education
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Choosing the Right Brain Injury Lawyer in Toronto and North York
If you are looking for a brain injury lawyer in Toronto or North York, hiring someone with prior knowledge of handling cases involving brain injuries is recommended. Brain injury cases are different from other personal injury cases mainly because they not only entail physical injuries, but also involve the brain. At Mazi Law, we have lawyers who have dealt with many personal injuries, including cases involving brain injury.
We are friendly, but we mean business. We know the serious and ongoing emotional impact on the families, particularly those whose loved ones suffered head or brain injuries. As such, we assure our clients of that personal touch in every case. If you acquire the services of Mazi Law, you will benefit from undivided attention and assistance throughout the legal process.
A brain injury may qualify as catastrophic
Certain traumatic brain damage meets Ontario’s catastrophic impairment definition, which raises the limit on medical and rehabilitation benefits from $65,000 to up to $1,000,000. Insurance companies in Ontario will often fight the catastrophic designation. If your injury is serious but has not been accepted as catastrophic, contact us right away.
What we handle
Brain Injury Lawyer — North York & Toronto.
Traumatic and acquired brain injuries arise in very different ways. These are the causes and consequences we work on most frequently.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vehicle impacts, falls, sport and assault
Interactions with external forces, including vehicle-related impacts, falls, sport-related injuries, or acts of violence, may cause traumatic brain injury (“TBI”).
Where the injury arises from a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, more than one claim is usually available — accident benefits from your own insurer, and a tort claim against the at-fault party.
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Stroke, tumor and oxygen deprivation
In contrast to a TBI, an acquired brain injury occurs as a result of health complications such as stroke, tumor, or lack of oxygen.
Both types of brain injuries can result in severe disabilities such as concussion and post-concussive symptoms, memory loss, cognitive and concentration issues, and in the most severe cases physical handicaps.
Concussion & post-concussive symptoms
Injuries that are easy to under-diagnose
Concussion and post-concussive symptoms, memory loss, and cognitive and concentration issues are frequently minimised by insurers because they do not appear on a scan.
It takes a lot of time and effort to return to normal activities following a brain injury accident. A brain injury victim may require physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as assistance with personal care and household chores, equipment and home modifications, and more.
Long-term care & family impact
Toronto, North York and Scarborough
Brain injury frequently requires significant initial and long-term treatments, as well as nursing care for personal care, housekeeping, and caregiving duties. As a result, injured persons and their families suffer severe economic and psychological pressure.
These requirements are extremely costly for injured persons and their families. Thus, only financial compensation remains relevant for many of them. We also act for clients across the east end — see our brain injury lawyer in Scarborough page.
Get Started
Contact MAZI LAW for a Free Consultation
If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury in an accident in Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, or the Greater Toronto Area, contact MAZI LAW right away to learn about your rights. Our experienced brain injury lawyers provide the highest quality of support for any of your cases and immediate assistance whenever needed. Contact us for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2200 Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6K1
Brain Injury Lawyer North York & Toronto — FAQs
What types of brain injuries do you handle?
We represent clients with concussions, post-concussion syndrome, and moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Many overlap with our catastrophic injury work.
Is a concussion considered a serious injury?
It can be. While many concussions resolve, others lead to lasting cognitive, emotional and physical symptoms. Severe brain injuries may meet Ontario's catastrophic impairment threshold, which unlocks higher benefits.
What compensation is available for a brain injury?
We build your case with medical records, neuroimaging, neuropsychological assessments and evidence from family and co-workers about how the injury has changed your life. Contact us for a free consultation.
What does a brain injury lawyer cost?
Nothing up front — we work on a contingency (no win, no fee) basis. See our legal fees page for details.