Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa
Yegendorf Rashid has dedicated its practice to advocating for individuals injured due to the negligence of others. With over 50 years of combined experience, the firm specializes in catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal cord trauma, wrongful deaths, and complex insurance disputes. Our approach prioritizes client well-being, ensuring legal complexities are managed while clients focus on recovery. We operate on a contingency fee basis, aligning our success with our clients' outcomes. Our team has secured millions in compensation across thousands of cases, establishing a reputation for tenacity and results. We serve clients throughout Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area, offering free initial consultations to assess claims and guide clients through litigation or settlement.Our expertise extends to product liability, long-term disability denials, and slip-and-fall incidents, with a track record of challenging insurance companies to secure rightful compensation. We prepare every case for trial while pursuing negotiated settlements to expedite resolution. Our lawyers have represented clients in all levels of court, ensuring rigorous defense against disputed liability or inadequate compensation offers. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, thoroughness, and commitment to transparency throughout the legal process.
Services
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Product Liability
Long Term Disability Insurance
Insurance Disputes
Spinal Cord Injury
Brain Injury
Amputation
Fatal Accidents
Slip and Fall
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury claims.
- Our team specializes in catastrophic injuries and complex insurance disputes.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
- We have secured over $10 million in compensation for clients.
- Our lawyers prepare every case for trial while pursuing fair settlements.
What people say
Took care of everything
Professional and thorough
Helped during a terrible time
Secured rightful compensation
Transparent throughout process
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We represent clients injured due to negligence in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. Our lawyers negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we litigate when necessary to ensure fair settlements.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our team handles life-altering injuries like spinal cord damage, brain trauma, and amputations. We pursue long-term compensation for rehabilitation, home modifications, and future income loss. Our track record includes multi-million-dollar settlements for clients requiring lifelong care.
Insurance Disputes
We challenge denied or undervalued claims for accident benefits, disability coverage, and property damage. Our lawyers analyze policies to identify bad faith practices and litigate to secure owed compensation, ensuring insurers meet their obligations.
Product Liability
We hold manufacturers accountable for injuries caused by unsafe products, including faulty machinery, hazardous consumer goods, and defective vehicles. Our investigations identify liability chains to recover damages for medical costs and future care needs.
Long Term Disability
We assist clients denied disability benefits due to chronic illness or injury. Our lawyers appeal denials and negotiate settlements that cover lost income and treatment costs, leveraging deep knowledge of insurance policy language and legal precedents.
People
Howard Yegendorf
Personal Injury Lawyer
Howard advocates for clients in catastrophic injury cases, focusing on maximizing compensation through litigation and settlement. With decades of trial experience, he specializes in brain and spinal cord injury claims.
Najma M. Rashid
Personal Injury Lawyer
Najma represents clients in motor vehicle accidents and insurance disputes, emphasizing client communication and case preparation. She has secured millions in settlements for clients with complex injury claims.
Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer cost?
We work on a contingency fee basis—30% of your recovery. No upfront fees are required.
Do I need to go to court for my injury claim?
Most cases settle out of court, but we prepare every case for trial to ensure fair compensation.
How long do I have to file a claim?
In Ontario, you have two years from the injury date to file a claim under the Limitations Act.
What if my disability claim was denied?
We review denied claims, appeal decisions, and negotiate with insurers to secure owed long-term benefits.
How is my case value determined?
Compensation depends on injury severity, lost income, medical costs, and quality-of-life changes. We assess all factors to determine fair value.
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Reviews (5)
Luna Goldner
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness,Value
I'm very happy I'vechosen Yegendorflaw firm to take care of my car accident claim! Not only they took care of everything, but also were supportive and gave advice whenever i had any concerns about the case
I'm very happy I'vechosen Yegendorflaw firm to take care of my car accident claim! Not only they took care of everything, but also were supportive and gave advice whenever i had any concerns about the case
Abagail Rath
Nov 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Yegendorf law firm helped me resolve my insurance dispute after a car crash. I'm in so much better place both physically, mentally, and most importantly financially! All thanks to Howard's team, I'm really grateful for their help.
Yegendorf law firm helped me resolve my insurance dispute after a car crash. I'm in so much better place both physically, mentally, and most importantly financially! All thanks to Howard's team, I'm really grateful for their help.
Jamison Nitzsche
Oct 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Yegendorf law firm represented my girlfriend for a car accident claim. We were totally clueless about how things work prior to consulting with our lawyer & didn't even know where to begin. Mr. Howard carefully explained to us every step in the process and represented us with full dedication.
Yegendorf law firm represented my girlfriend for a car accident claim. We were totally clueless about how things work prior to consulting with our lawyer & didn't even know where to begin. Mr. Howard carefully explained to us every step in the process and represented us with full dedication.
Ian Schowalter
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
My brother and I wanted to express our appreciation to the team at Yegendorf law. We were devastated by a motorcycle accident that struck our family and were glad to have found the lawyers that we did.
My brother and I wanted to express our appreciation to the team at Yegendorf law. We were devastated by a motorcycle accident that struck our family and were glad to have found the lawyers that we did.
Keanu Stoltenberg
Aug 02, 2021
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With personal injury lawyers I feel like its really important to make sure you work with the best. I had a work related accident and was bed ridden for the better part of a year. I talked to a number of lawyers but none of them took the time to sit down with me and explain the whole process and explain how they could help. I saw Howards ad online and thought I would give them a call and Im so glad I did. These people helped me from being left without an income for half a year. I really cant say thank you enough.
