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Campisi LLP has been named by Best Lawyers® 2025 “Best Law Firms” in Toronto for Personal Injury Litigation.

We are thrilled to announce that Campisi has received “Best Law Firms” in Toronto for Persona Injury Litigation by  Best Lawyers®  prestigious honor that highlights our commitment to excellence in legal advocacy and compassionate client care. This distinction is a testament to our dedication to providing unmatched support to our clients, empowering them with the legal guidance they need during challenging times.

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Understanding Ontario Claim Forms (OCF)

In Ontario, if you are injured in an accident and need to access insurance benefits, the process begins by starting a personal injury claim, commonly referred to as an Accident Benefits claim. To do this, you need to fill out specific Ontario Claim Forms (OCF). In the context of personal injury law, OCF refers to the forms used for managing disputes related to automobile accidents and accident benefits.

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Show Me The Money! Finding Extra Sources of Compensation for Your Client

In the majority of MVA claims, the facts will be straightforward. There will be one defendant who is adequately insured to compensate your client for her losses. However, situations will arise where this is not the case. My purpose in this paper is to provide a brief overview of some potential sources of compensation when the facts are not as clear cut in your client’s favour.

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Evaluating the Risk vs. Reward of Proceeding to Trial in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

The size of the gap between your settlement needs/expectations and the offer can be determinative. If the defendant is willing to provide compensation that can make a significant improvement in your quality of life, trial might not be the best option for you. Often, you can find ways to make up the shortfall. For example:

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What to Expect in Ontario Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations

Settlement negotiations can occur at any time during the legal process – for example, before your Statement of Claim is issued, after documentary evidence has been exchanged, once Discoveries have been conducted, or any time further evidence becomes available leading up to pre-trial and trial. Depending on the circumstances, either you or the defendant might be the motivated party pushing for resolution.  

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Before You Settle Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

It seems obvious, but many injury victims do not fully understand that the compensation you receive from a car accident can be crucial in determining the quality of your future life. Therefore, a proposed settlement should not be accepted lightly. To make prudent and informed decisions about your future, you need to understand whether the defendant’s offer is fair and reasonable in all the circumstances. To this end, all plaintiffs should consider the following:

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Receiving a Settlement in Ontario Injury Lawsuits

There is a misconception that most car accident lawsuits and other personal injury claims are won or lost at trial. In fact, approximately 5% of cases are tried before a judge or jury – typically, when the defendant refuses to accept liability or disputes the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries and losses. The other 95% of injury lawsuits are resolved by a negotiated settlement between the parties.

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