Cambridge Personal Injury Lawyer

Whether you’ve been injured at one of Cambridge’s famous festivals or suffered an injury in a car accident at Heslsper Road and Franklin Boulevard or at one of the roundabouts, injuries can result not only in pain but also in bills. If your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence you can consult with a Cambridge personal injury lawyer to find out whether you have a claim.

At Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law, we bring over 30 years of focused experience in personal injury litigation. Unlike larger firms where your case might be passed along to junior associates, here you work directly with me, Derek Wilson. Having started my career representing insurance companies, I possess an insider’s perspective on their tactics, which I now leverage exclusively to advocate for injury victims.​ If you have been injured, contact my team for a free consultation to find out how I may be able to help.

Understanding Personal Injury Law in Cambridge

In Ontario, personal injury law is a legal avenue for individuals who have suffered harm due to another’s negligence to seek compensation. Whether it’s a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident, victims may be entitled to recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.​

In some cases, such as motorcycle accidents and other traffic accidents, you may have the option of getting insurance benefits. You may also have disability insurance through work or a private plan to replace some of your lost income while you are injured. Even in these cases, it can be worthwhile to speak with a Cambridge personal injury lawyer to find out about your options for a personal injury claim, because such a claim can cover more than insurance.

However, it’s crucial to act promptly, as Ontario typically allows a two-year window from the date of the injury to file a claim. Delays can jeopardize your ability to obtain rightful compensation.

The team at Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law understands that it can be difficult to tell whether you have a claim. That’s why my team offers a free consultation—so you can find out the facts before you make a big decision about filing a case.

Our firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including the following:​

• Car accidents
• Brain injuries
• Truck accidents, including commercial vehicle incidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Spinal cord injuries
• Recreational vehicle accidents (ATV, boating, snowmobile)
• Motorcycle accidents
• Sports-related injuries
• Bicycle accidents
• Chronic pain cases
• Wrongful death claims
• Bus and public transit accidents​

We also specialize in handling denied long-term and short-term disability benefit claims, ensuring that you receive the support you’re entitled to during challenging times.​ Whether you are having trouble getting your rightful benefits or want to file a claim or both, we may be able to help.

It all starts with a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and outline your options. There’s also no upfront cost—we only get paid when we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.​

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

One of the unfortunate truths about suffering a serious injury is that it involves a lot of insurance and legal processes—just as you are least able to handle the stress of all that implies. For example, if you have suffered a serious injury in a truck accident, you may be experiencing stress and severe pain. Like many people in this situation, you may be traumatized and dealing with medical treatment. Trying to deal with insurance and legal issues on top of that can be overwhelming.

This is where a Cambridge personal injury lawyer can help. A lawyer offers several advantages:

• Fair settlement. One of the biggest advantages of working with a personal injury lawyer is that a lawyer can usually secure a fairer settlement for you than if you proceeded alone. This is because a lawyer can protect you from making mistakes that could harm your case—such as accepting lowball offers. Insurance companies and other parties also know that they may not be able to get away with offering a lowball offer if you are working with an experienced attorney.
• Expertise. An experienced lawyer understands the process of personal injury claims and insurance claims and knows how to file them. They know the law so you don’t have to.​
• Accurate valuation of claims. Your lawyer can consider your medical costs, lost wages, future care needs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering to accurately determine how much your injuries and accident may eventually cost you. This allows your lawyer to pursue fair compensation for you.
• Negotiation skills. Insurance companies have a financial incentive to minimize payouts. A lawyer works towards a fair settlement for you, using years or decades of negotiation experience. At my law firm, for example, I started my career representing insurance companies and I know exactly what methods they use in negotiations. I can use this knowledge when insurers try to offer you less than you deserve.​
• Time savings. Engaging a lawyer allows you to focus on recovery while your lawyer handles the legal parts of your claim. With us, you get regular updates about your case so you’re always aware of where your claim stands.

Let’s discuss all the advantages that our law firm can bring to your case. If you’ve been injured contact Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law for a free consultation.

Choosing the Right Lawyer

While there are many benefits to working with a personal injury lawyer if you have been injured, not all lawyers are the right match and will be advantageous to your claim. Having the wrong lawyer can make it harder to get fair compensation and can be stressful, so make the right choice by looking for a lawyer with these traits:

• Experience and specialization. The lawyer who created your power of attorney will likely not have the experience you need. Choose a lawyer with experience in personal injury law and cases similar to yours.​ If you have been in a truck accident and have sustained a spinal cord injury, find a personal injury lawyer who has handled truck accidents and spinal cord injuries. This ensures your lawyer has the experience needed for your claim.
• Personal attention. Ensure the lawyer you hire will personally handle your case, rather than delegating it to less experienced associates.​ This ensures that an experienced lawyer will be handling your claim.
• Transparent communication. Your lawyer should communicate clearly, keeping you informed at every stage and explaining legal terms in understandable language.​ Good communication is the basis for a good working relationship, so look for a lawyer with a communication style that makes you comfortable.

At Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law, we pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to your case and we have 30 years of experience. In fact, we have experience with both personal injury claims and with denials of disability benefits, which you will likely be applying for when you are injured. We can help with both. When you choose our firm, you work directly with me, Derek Wilson, ensuring your case receives the dedication and expertise it deserves.​

The Legal Process

The legal system can look very different, depending on the type of injury you have suffered and the details of your case. At Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law, we work hard to make sure you understand the path your claim is taking and we also take care of all the details of the process, so you are free to focus on your physical and mental health after your injury.

We start our work together with a free, no-obligation meeting to understand your situation and discuss potential next steps.​ Once you decide to work with us, our team collects all necessary documentation, including medical records, accident reports, and witness statements, to build a strong foundation for your claim.​ We investigate what caused your injuries and uncover all liable parties.

We prepare and submit the required legal documents to initiate your claim, ensuring all deadlines are met. We then engage with the opposing parties to seek a fair settlement that reflects the true extent of your losses.​

Many personal injury cases in Cambridge are resolved through negotiation, because a settlement allows both you and the at-fault party to walk away from the situation without needing to go to court. However, many liable parties and insurers try to make low offers that will not cover all your costs. We build a strong case, so that liable parties and their insurance company know we can take the claim to court and win. Often, this encourages parties to come to the negotiation table and offer more reasonable settlements.

When you do get a settlement offer, we review it with you and discuss it together with you, so you can make a decision about what to do next.

If a satisfactory settlement isn’t reached, we’re prepared to represent you in court, always working towards a fair settlement. Since a legal claim can take months or years, we also keep you informed about your claim and keep you involved.

Determining Fault and Compensation

Fault in Ontario is determined based on negligence, meaning that if someone failed to act with reasonable care, and that failure caused your injury, that party may be held responsible and you may be able to pursue compensation from that liable party or the insurance company that covers them.

After a serious injury you may know who is at fault in your case. If you have been in a car or motorcycle accident and it’s clear the other driver was driving inebriated, it may be clear what caused your collision. If the accident was caused by a medical event, distraction, or a mechanical failure, it may not be as easy to prove the cause of the accident.

At Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law, we investigate your injury and its causes to determine all liable parties. This allows us to pursue fair compensation for you, which include compensation for:

• Medical expenses not covered by OHIP, including ongoing care.
• Lost income and loss of future earning potential.
• Costs directly related to your injury, such as modifications you need to make to your home if your injury requires accessibility features.
• Pain and suffering as well as the impact of the injury on your quality of life.

If you have lost a family member in a car accident, you will also want to seek compensation for your loss and the funeral and burial expenses. If your injuries occurred in a car accident, you also need to consider whether you have insurance benefits that could help you cover some of your cost as well. Speaking with an accident benefits or personal injury lawyer at our law firm can help you get the facts about how you may be able to get back on track financially after a serious injury.  

Our Expertise and Why You Should Choose Derek Wilson

If you’ve been injured or denied disability benefits, Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law may be able to help. With over 30 years of experience, me and my law firm have worked on many injury cases in Cambridge and the surrounding area. We know how to secure compensation.

In addition to our personal injury negotiation and trial experience, we also have extensive experience representing individuals who have been denied their rightful long-term disability and short-term disability claims.

When you choose our firm, you work directly with Derek Wilson. We intentionally keep our caseload manageable to ensure each client receives the personalized attention they deserve.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you’ve been injured or denied disability benefits in Cambridge, Derek Wilson Injury and Disability Law is here for you. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let’s discuss the specifics of your situation and how you may be able to secure compensation so you can start rebuilding.