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Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Ontario
Oatley Vigmond is Ontario's leading personal injury law firm, dedicated to advocating for clients who have suffered life-altering injuries. Our team of experienced lawyers and accident benefits specialists combines legal expertise with compassionate support, ensuring clients receive the care, compensation, and long-term resources needed for recovery. With decades of collective experience, we handle complex cases including catastrophic injuries, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and accident benefits disputes.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of securing some of the largest settlements in Canadian history, including a landmark $24 million spinal cord injury judgment. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessible legal representation for all clients regardless of financial circumstances. Our province-wide presence, with offices in Barrie, Toronto, Hamilton, and beyond, allows us to serve clients wherever they need us, providing personalized legal guidance tailored to each case's unique challenges.
Services
Catastrophic Injury Claims
Spinal Cord Injury Representation
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Wrongful Death Litigation
Accident Benefits Advocacy
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
Medical Malpractice
Long Term Disability Appeals
Premises Liability
Pedestrian Accidents
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal support
- Our team includes former insurance adjusters with insider expertise
- We work on a contingency fee basis - no payment until we win
- Recognized for securing Canada's largest spinal cord injury judgment
- We provide province-wide representation with local office accessibility
What people say
Kindness and professionalism
Best thing that could have happened
10/10 rating
Huge blessing
Peace of mind
Services
Catastrophic Injury Claims
We specialize in representing clients with catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care. Our team navigates complex insurance systems to secure compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and home modifications. With expertise in cases involving spinal cord and brain injuries, we ensure clients receive resources for lifelong support and care.
Spinal Cord Injury Representation
Our lawyers handle spinal cord injury cases with specialized medical collaboration. We assess long-term care needs, including mobility equipment and home adaptations. With a landmark $24 million settlement record, we advocate for comprehensive compensation covering lifetime care costs and lost income potential for clients and their families.
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
We represent clients with traumatic brain injuries from accidents. Our team ensures medical, financial, and emotional needs are addressed through expert testimony and care planning. We secure funding for cognitive rehabilitation and long-term support services, focusing on both visible and invisible injury impacts.
Wrongful Death Litigation
Our compassionate team supports families pursuing wrongful death claims. We handle complex legal processes to recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. We work with medical experts and financial analysts to quantify the full impact of loss for surviving family members.
Accident Benefits Advocacy
We assist clients in accessing statutory accident benefits after motor vehicle collisions. Our former insurance adjusters navigate claims processes to secure medical treatment funding, income replacement, and rehabilitation support. We challenge denied claims and ensure clients receive entitled benefits under Ontario's insurance framework.
People
Jim Vigmond
Managing Partner
With decades of experience in personal injury law, Jim Vigmond leads Oatley Vigmond's team with a commitment to client advocacy. His leadership focuses on strategic case development and maintaining the firm's founding principles of compassion and excellence in legal representation.
Brian Cameron
Partner
Brian Cameron brings extensive trial experience to complex personal injury cases. Specializing in catastrophic injury litigation, he has secured significant settlements for clients while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes long-term recovery needs and financial security.
Robert M. Durante
Partner
Robert Durante focuses on medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. His legal expertise combines meticulous case preparation with compassionate client support, ensuring families receive justice and financial resources following preventable medical tragedies and fatal accidents.
Karen Vigmond
Partner
Karen Vigmond specializes in pediatric injury cases, advocating for children's long-term care needs. Her practice emphasizes securing educational support and therapeutic resources while providing empathetic guidance to families navigating the legal system after childhood injuries.
Liane Brown
Partner
Liane Brown represents clients with orthopaedic and mobility-impacting injuries. She focuses on maximizing compensation for surgical treatments and rehabilitation, using medical evidence to build strong cases that address both immediate and future care requirements for her clients.
Questions
Why do I need a personal injury lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer protects your rights when seeking compensation for accident-related damages. Our team negotiates with insurers, builds evidence-based cases, and ensures fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Do I have to pay upfront legal fees?
No. We work on a contingency fee basis - you only pay legal fees after we successfully recover compensation for your case, ensuring accessible legal representation during difficult times.
What areas do you serve?
We provide province-wide representation across Ontario with offices in Barrie, Toronto, Hamilton, North York, Sudbury, and North Bay, offering consultations at locations convenient for our clients.
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in catastrophic injuries, spinal cord and brain injuries, wrongful death claims, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and accident benefits disputes requiring expert legal advocacy.
How are you different from other law firms?
We combine decades of experience with a personalized approach, including former insurance adjusters on our team and a proven track record of multi-million dollar settlements in complex personal injury cases.
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Reviews (5)
Mary P. Jacob
Dec 29, 2021
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Robert, Ben and all staff have been very helpful and patient with me. Have been on top of everything thing. They have been working hard for me for last 7 years and the outcome was great. Very professional and kind. Thank you
Mark Andrews
Aug 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Called late night, was connected fast and my questions answered the way I expected them to be - clear and to the point. Mark.
Called late night, was connected fast and my questions answered the way I expected them to be - clear and to the point. Mark.
Brenda Brooks
Apr 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
All the staff showed respect and patience with me. No one ever made me feel I was bothering them with small issues or technical problems. I was always made to feel important.
All the staff showed respect and patience with me. No one ever made me feel I was bothering them with small issues or technical problems. I was always made to feel important.
Munisha Clarke
Apr 10, 2021
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I highly recommend Oatley Vigmond! I was involved in an accident that changed my life. The day I called to get help, the lady I spoke to was so nice and extremely understanding and made me feel welcome. When I met Rob and Bill, they understood me, and were passionate about helping me. They were patient in giving me the necessary things I needed.… Will was also very helpful and kept me knowledgable for my case. The other associates were very kind and patient, especially Courtney, anytime they sent an email. I highly recommend Oatley Vigmond! If you want the best team defending your case,
Quinn Ringler
Sep 07, 2019
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Thanks OV! appreciate your time. Happy with your efforts. Special thanks to Bill ,Troy & Jenny. Definatly recommend you to any injured individual. IN OV I TRUST
