Our personal injury lawyers represent clients with accident claims, accident insurance claims, insurance disputes, short or long term disability benefit disputes and accident benefits disputes, as well as, victims of crime, through the Criminal Injury Compensation Board.
For over 50 years we have been dedicated to helping people who have been seriously injured or who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others.
To ensure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries and that your future needs are adequately provided for, the support of experienced legal counsel is critical.
Understanding the intricacies of insurance law during a stressful period of your life, such as the recovery phase following a traumatic injury, can prove to be very complicated. At Raphael Barristers, our personal injury team takes a special interest in the rehabilitation of the injured person.
We work together with your clinical team, family and insurer to optimize the effectiveness of assessments, treatment plans and benefits under your respective accident benefit plan. Our access to a network of established professionals permits continuity and expeditious handling of your litigation so that resolution of your claim can be achieved as soon as the relevant diagnoses are known and your future needs may be properly anticipated.
We were awarded the Legal Fellowship Award from the Ontario Brain Injury Association in 2007 for outstanding support of persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury.
Affordability should not be a concern for people that seek our help. Subject to certain exceptions, we will take on your case and agree to be paid only if we are successful in achieving a settlement or Judgment at trial. That means you would only be required to pay the lawyers fees if a settlement is achieved or Judgment is obtained at trial. If the case is not successful then you would not be charged any fees.
We are available for hospital and home visits to advise of your rights and to take those necessary early steps to protect you and your family.
Raphael Barristers are skilled negotiators with an excellent settlement success rate through alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. However, where a trial may be necessary, we have a team of experienced trial lawyers with proven trial expertise.
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and News
Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses When Do You Need a Lawyer
Anyone
who
has
been
injured
in
an
accident
(including
car,
truck,
motorcycle,
bicycle,
bus
or
snowmobile)
or
a
slip
and
fall,
or
victims
of
a
sexual
assault
or
other
criminal
act
should
consider
consulting
with
a
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Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer in Toronto Discusses Planning for the Unexpected
It
may
seem
odd
for
a
personal
injury
lawyer
to
talk
about
estate
planning,
but
the
issue
comes
up
more
often
than
one
would
imagine,
for
one
very
simple
reason
-
nobody
can
predict
when
they
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Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Winter Driving and Black Ice
Unfortunately,
driving
during
winter
conditions
can
lead
to
car
accidents.
One
treacherous
winter
condition
to
be
aware
of
is
black
ice.
Black
ice
is
actually
transparent
and
not
black.
It
is
called
black
ice
because
when
it
is
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Toronto Lawyer Discusses Sexual Assault Lawsuits
While
most
victims
of
sexual
assault
are
aware
that
the
perpetrator
can
be
charged
criminally
for
their
actions,
many
are
unaware
that
they
can
sue
civilly
to
be
compensated
for
their
losses.
In
a
civil
action
a
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Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer Discusses Slip and Fall Accidents
Because
we’re
never
prepared
for
a
fall,
it’s
one
of
the
most
helpless
feelings
that
we
have,
the
sensation
of
falling
and
knowing
that
there’s
nothing
you
can
do
to
stop
it.
Personal
injuries
occur
frequently
..... Read More
Aggressive and Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Toronto
Dog Bite Injury and Accident Lawyer Discusses Dog Safety
If
you
have
been
bitten
by
a
dog,
a
personal
injury
lawyer
can
help
you
get
compensated
for
your
injuries
and
losses.
Legislation
in
Ontario
makes
an
owner
of
a
dog
liable
for
damages
resulting
from
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Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer Gives Some Driving Tips for Snow and Ice
The
best
advice
I
can
give
to
avoid
a
car
accident
when
there
is
snow
and
ice
outside
is
not
to
drive
at
all
if
you
don’t
have
to.
If
you
must
drive,
then
wait
for
the
snow
ploughs
and
salting
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Injury and Accident Lawyer in Toronto Discusses Brain Injury Prevention
A
brain
injury
can
be
among
the
most
devastating
injuries
that
someone
can
suffer.
The
injury
can
affect
every
aspect
of
the
victim’s
life
including
memories,
emotions,
work,
relationships
and
activities
of
daily
life.
There
are
several
steps
you
can
take
..... Read More
Unfortunately There Will Be Incidents of Drunk Driving This Holiday Season According to Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer in Toronto
Regardless
of
faith,
ethnic
background,
age,
economic
status…we
all
find
ourselves
in
the
midst
of
a
holiday
season
as
the
year
comes
to
a
close.
Office
parties,
family
get-togethers,
weekend
mini-vacations
and
just
getting
together
with
friends
–
all
represent
a
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Toronto Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer Discusses Safety Over the Holiday Season
While
the
December
holidays
can
be
a
time
for
family,
food
and
fun
it
can
also
be
a
time
for
accident
and
injury.
To
keep
your
family
safe
over
the
holidays
here
are
a
few
things
to
consider:
Drinking
and
driving
is
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Accident and Injury lawyer in Toronto Discusses Short and Long Term Disability Benefits, CPP Disability Benefits and Income Replacement Benefits
When
people
are
involved
in
an
accident
they
often
have
several
avenues
to
replace
the
income
they
were
earning
before
the
accident.
If
you
have
your
own
personal
disability
policy
or
have
coverage
through
work,
then
that
would
..... Read More
Slip and Fall Injury and Accident Lawyer in Toronto Discusses Snow and Ice Claims
The
arrival
of
winter
in
Ontario
means
different
things
to
different
people.
For
some,
it
is
a
time
for
family
to
get
together
over
the
holidays.
For
others,
it
is
a
chance
to
enjoy
winter
sports
like
skating
and
skiing.
For
others,
..... Read More
Scarborough Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Injury and Accidents in Scarborough
Scarborough
is
a
dissolved
municipality
now
included
in
the
City
of
Toronto.
In
2006
the
population
of
Scarborough
was
just
over
600,000
with
a
growth
rate
of
6%.
According
to
the
Safer
Communities
web
site,
a
major
concern
for
many
resident
..... Read More
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I was in a motorcycle accident and retained Jeffrey Raphael to represent me. I had been charged with careless driving and the insurer of my motorcycle told me my insurance had lapsed. Jeff was able to get the charges dropped, reinstate my insurance and settle my case for $1.5 million.
- S.G.
I sustained catastrophic injuries in a car accident. I hired a lawyer from the yellow pages but was not happy with the job they did for me. I then retained Jeffrey Raphael to take over my law suit. Jeff did an excellent job and was able to settle my case for more than I expected. Jeff kept me updated on all the developments in my case and was very knowledgeable about the law. I would not hesitate to recommend him. - D.S.
