Personal Injury Fees, Costs and Disbursements

Free consultation

Injury consultations are free. We review what happened, the deadlines that apply and your options, with no obligation.

Contingency fees

Our contingency fee is set on a sliding scale of 28% to 36% of the amount recovered. The maximum we charge is 36%.

Most injury files are handled on a contingency fee: legal fees are paid only if there is a recovery, and are calculated as a percentage of the amount recovered. Ontario regulates contingency fee agreements. Your agreement must be in writing and use the Law Society of Ontario's standard form, and it explains the percentage, how costs are treated and what happens if you change lawyers. You receive a copy and a plain-language explanation before signing.

Costs

Costs are amounts a court or settlement may award toward legal fees. Your agreement explains how any costs recovered are treated in calculating the fee.

Disbursements

Disbursements are out-of-pocket expenses on your file, such as medical records, expert reports and court filing fees. Your agreement explains how they are paid and when they are reimbursed.

Your rights

• A written agreement and a copy for your records
• A final account showing fees, costs, disbursements and taxes
• The right to ask a court to review (assess) the account

Next step

Call 647-657-4400 for a free consultation. See our personal injury services and free consultation.