INJURED?
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- We fight for your compensation and we don’t get paid until you do.
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Dedicated • Compassionate • Experienced: Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Joshua Goldberg Law
Personal Injury Law Overview
As your personal injury lawyer, it is our duty to use our extensive knowledge in this category of law to fight tirelessly for you. Whether it’s a motor vehicle accident, long term disability denial, wrongful death, or a general personal injury, these claims all fall within our experience and expertise.
Our goal is to build the strongest case for you and to get you the most compensation available to you.
Scope Of Personal Injury Law
Personal injury includes anyone injured in an accident that may have been the result of another party’s negligence or recklessness. Depending on the circumstances, this could mean a quiet settlement arrived at outside the courtroom or having to go toe-to-toe with an insurance company in a complex trial.
It’s our goal as your personal injury lawyer to deliver results and to help you in your long-term recovery.
Importance Of Legal Expertise In Personal Injury Claims
While injuries can appear similar, the details of a client’s case are never the same. How we build a case depends on the specific facts and nature of your case. For example, a client injured in two motor vehicle accidents will be handled differently from a client who was injured in a pedestrian accident. All types of accidents fall under our area of personal injury practice, but each case is run according to the specific facts of the case.
It’s key to hire a personal injury lawyer with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field, and who has handled your type of case before.
Why Choose Us?
Compassionate and experienced.
Always transparent.
Not just 9-5. We are here when you need us.
You don’t pay until you settle.
We speak your language.
Role Of A Personal Injury Lawyer
You are not legally required to hire a personal injury lawyer to pursue a claim. Though you can attempt the legal process on your own, any personal injury victim is strongly recommended and advised to hire a lawyer.
A lawyer brings with them extensive knowledge and invaluable experience to help you navigate the pitfalls, preparing your claim to maximize its chance of success and to ensure you put forth your best argument for compensation.
In addition to acting as your representative, it’s our duty to provide objective advice, ensuring you are well-informed on any and all decisions you make regarding your claim. This can resolve disputes faster and will ensure your rights are respected by all parties.
How Legal Teams Assist Clients
Any traumatic accident victim and their family will be going through a lot. Medical bills racking up. An interruption to all aspects of your life. The pain and discomfort of the injury. As you’re struggling with everything that comes along with it, the last thing you want to have to do is learn law. That’s where our legal team comes in.
Let us help. With the best lawyers at your side, we can assert your rights, guide you through the claims process, and shield you from the stress of having to go at it alone.
Importance Of Legal Expertise In Challenging Cases
To secure a fair settlement, you want a lawyer who is adept at handling challenging cases. Not all personal injuries are as straightforward as others. The right personal injury lawyer will understand how to present an injury, establish guilt, stick to the facts, and provide supporting evidence to every aspect of your claim. Experience-supported strategies will lay the groundwork for a win in your claim.
Interaction With Insurance Adjusters And At-Fault Parties
There may be multiple parties you are pursuing legal action against. Insurance adjusters and at-fault parties will not want to pay you as much as you are rightfully owed. They will want to shrotchange you and will try to get you to accept a settlement that is not adequate. Have a lawyer with expertise in negotiations who will not accept anything less than what you are owed by law.
The Personal Injury Claim Process
Initial Consultation And Case Evaluation
The first step in any personal injury claim is to sit down with a personal injury lawyer in a free no obligation consultation. For injury victims in need, this provides you the chance to let us know the details of what’s happened and an experienced lawyer will review your case. Before moving forward, we will determine whether your claim is viable. If it is, a lawyer will explain the steps to come in the legal process.
Legal Steps In A Personal Injury Lawsuit
After the consult, the real work begins. A lot of work goes into obtaining the evidence to back your claim. As we submit your claim and all the paperwork involved, we will help you navigate through the frustrating process of dealing with insurance agencies. If necessary, we will be ready to progress to court to deal with any other parties and/or insurers involved.
Gathering Evidence And Medical Documentation
A large part of building a case is establishing not only what happened in the accident but the severity of your injuries. This is done by way of medical documentation. We will connect you with top medical professionals to ensure you receive the care and attention you need to recover as well as to document your recovery and how your injuries are impacting you on a daily basis.
Negotiations With Insurance Providers
There is incentive to settle the case out of court. At this point, however, an insurance company may refuse to provide the resources you need to recover. They will try to downplay your injuries or deny the agreed-upon details of what happened. It’s key to have a lawyer experienced with insurance disputes to get the best settlement possible and present the argument that if things progress to court, the other party will lose.
Trial Preparation And Litigation Process
A personal injury claim may progress to trial. This is what we’re prepared for. The evidence is gathered, disclosed, and ready. A statement is prepared to outline your legal position and to explain why you’re owed damages. Your lawyer is ready to elaborate and defend this position, and will aid you in preparing for the events ahead as you engage in the court process.
Special Considerations In Personal Injury
Dealing With Major Trauma And Long-Term Disability
Trauma of an accident lasts. It is often tagged with some form of long-term disability that can restrict work and impact daily life. To help in your recovery, you need access to services. An experienced lawyer at Joshua Goldberg Law can aid with finding the necessary medical care, help you decode your insurance policy, and protect your financial security with a settlement that covers the associated expenses.
Emotional Well-Being And Psychological Impacts
The mental health impact of a personal injury can extend to negative cognitive, behavioral, and emotional effects. It can impact not only your daily living but your relationships and physical health as well. Too often, psychological impacts are not considered when discussing personal injury cases. Insurers will try to downplay the negative effects of emotional well-being and psychological impacts but they’re important.
Financial Security Post-Accident
A notable impact on your life after a personal injury is what happens to your financial security. Your income and work prospects are temporarily affected, if not permanently. A victim’s financial security is shattered. Recovery only adds to the costs of living as well. Trying to get back on track can feel like an impossibility without securing the financial support by way of compensation you are rightfully owed.
Ensuring A Successful Outcome Through Timely Actions
With any personal injury, you may not know what to do. To ensure a successful outcome to your personal injury claim, here’s what to do.
- Be evaluated by a physician for any injuries. Not all injuries are obvious and certain conditions may not show symptoms for days after a motor vehicle accident.
- Collect as much information as you can, including names, license plate numbers, location, insurance providers, and other details. Take photos of the scene and of your injuries. Document everything you can.
- Collect the information of any witnesses present at the scene who can back up your claim.
- Reach out to a lawyer specializing in your specific type of injury and your type of personal injury claim.
Streets of Toronto/Post City Magazine have announced their list of 2023’s Toronto’s Top Lawyers.
Joshua Goldberg was recently voted onto the Top Lawyers List published in the November issue of Toronto’s Post City Magazine. This is an annual list of the most respected counsel in Toronto as selected by other lawyers practicing in the same or similar areas of practice.
About Joshua Goldberg Law
History
Joshua was born and raised in Montreal and has been living in Toronto since 2009. He went to law school at both the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa. He also did a semester of law school at Peking University in China where he studied the Chinese legal system. Prior to that, Joshua spent several years in China, where he learned to speak Mandarin Chinese.
Since his call to the bar in 2011, Joshua has practiced litigation, primarily in the area of personal injury, disability and insurance law. He mostly handles motor vehicle accidents, occupiers’ liability and disability insurance claims but has a small practice of general litigation files. In the course of his practice, he has appeared before the Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Ontario, the Ontario Small Claims Court, the License and Appeal Tribunal, the Social Benefits Tribunal and the Social Security Tribunal.
Hobbies
In his spare time, Joshua loves reading and travelling. He is also a devoted foodie and a movie buff. He is an avid dog lover and has two beloved dogs – Petunia, his 6 year old shih tzu, and Gus, his 2-year old dachshund.
Education
- University of Ottawa (Law school)
- University of Toronto (Law school)
- Peking University (Law school)
- National Taiwan Normal University
- Concordia University
- Hunan University
- Dawson College
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Law Society of Upper Canada 2011
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association 2011
- Ontario Bar Association 2011
- Licensed in Ontario and British Columbia
Toowo Soremekun - Law Practice Program Candidate
Oluwatoowo Soremekun is a result oriented professional with legal degrees across two continents. Toowo holds an LLM degree in International business law from the Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and an LLB degree in Law from the prestigious University of Lagos, Nigeria.
She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and has completed the barrister portion of the bar exams of the law society of Ontario. Toowo as preferably called, is on track to be called to the Ontario Bar in 2021.
She commenced her career in Lagos Nigeria where she practiced corporate commercial law before moving to Toronto Canada in 2018. Toowo completed her NCA requirements in 2019 and thereafter enrolled in the Law Practice Program in 2020 where she developed an interest in Personal Injury Law.
The strength of her practice is built upon her interpersonal, negotiation and empathy skills and she is eager to utilize them to provide unwavering advocacy for her clients, and realize the best possible outcomes for their cases.
In addition to her legal career, Toowo is passionate about the growth and development of small to medium sized businesses, and has notably played critical roles in developing two thriving female led start-up companies in Lagos, Nigeria.
Toowo is also a published writer and fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative Network (YALI). She enjoys kickboxing and listening to music during her spare time.
Debra Henry - Legal Assistant
- Telephone: 416-814-7751
- Email: debra@jgoldberglaw.ca
Debra Henry, originally from England, joined Joshua Goldberg law in 2021 as a legal assistant. Debra has worked as a legal assistant for 15 years in the area of Plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice law. Debra works with Joshua Goldberg and Daniela Gallardo doing daily legal tasks, administrative support, including managing client files, communicating with adjusters and legal counsel, setting up medical and legal appointments, arranging examinations for discovery and all other required tasks working within a law office.
Debra is very compassionate and caring when working with clients and is dedicated to doing her absolute best supporting clients through the litigation process.
Debra is spiritual and walked the Camino De Santiago in Spain a few years ago. Debra loves reading, walking in nature and travelling. Debra recently welcomed a new puppy into her home. A French Bulldog named Zeus. Debra has been a longtime volunteer for Hospice providing support and care at End of Life to families and patients.
Stephany Ginzburg - Law Student & Intake Coordinator
Stephany Ginzburg joined Joshua Goldberg Law in 2022 as a Summer Law Student. Stephany completed her Honours bachelor’s degree in Criminology and graduated in 2021. As of September 2022, she will be enrolled in her final year of law school at the University of Birmingham. Stephany works closely with Joshua Goldberg and her primary responsibilities include assisting with client intakes, preparing drafts of correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Stephany is passionate about the law, especially the field of personal injury. She has several years of experience in personal injury and is passionate about working with and assisting injured clients. In addition, she is passionate about Human Rights law and spends some of her spare time volunteering for Amnesty International as an Urgent Actions Writer. Stephany is also an ongoing student member for the Innocence Project. In her spare time, Stephany enjoys cooking, travelling. and spending time with her family and friends.
Lucas Manucha
Lucas graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018, having entered law school directly from high school. At Leeds, he was a semi-finalist in the annual law school negotiation competition in his first year and was subsequently asked to return as a judge the following year. Upon return to Toronto, he worked in finance gaining valuable work experience in a fast-paced work environment.
Lucas was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2022. He joined Joshua Goldberg Law in 2023. His practice is devoted to personal injury litigation with a focus on claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, long-term disability denials, and dog bites. He is passionate about litigation and about helping people who have been injured by the negligence of another.
In his free time, Lucas enjoys reading, and a variety of physical activities, including Muay Thai and biking. He also spends a lot of time with his friends, family and his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Toowo Soremekun - Law Practice Program Candidate
Oluwatoowo Soremekun is a result oriented professional with legal degrees across two continents. Toowo holds an LLM degree in International business law from the Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and an LLB degree in Law from the prestigious University of Lagos, Nigeria.
She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and has completed the barrister portion of the bar exams of the law society of Ontario. Toowo as preferably called, is on track to be called to the Ontario Bar in 2021.
She commenced her career in Lagos Nigeria where she practiced corporate commercial law before moving to Toronto Canada in 2018. Toowo completed her NCA requirements in 2019 and thereafter enrolled in the Law Practice Program in 2020 where she developed an interest in Personal Injury Law.
The strength of her practice is built upon her interpersonal, negotiation and empathy skills and she is eager to utilize them to provide unwavering advocacy for her clients, and realize the best possible outcomes for their cases.
In addition to her legal career, Toowo is passionate about the growth and development of small to medium sized businesses, and has notably played critical roles in developing two thriving female led start-up companies in Lagos, Nigeria.
Toowo is also a published writer and fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative Network (YALI). She enjoys kickboxing and listening to music during her spare time.
Debra Henry - Legal Assistant
Telephone: 416-814-7751
Email: debra@jgoldberglaw.ca
Debra Henry, originally from England, joined Joshua Goldberg law in 2021 as a legal assistant. Debra has worked as a legal assistant for 15 years in the area of Plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice law. Debra works with Joshua Goldberg and Daniela Gallardo doing daily legal tasks, administrative support, including managing client files, communicating with adjusters and legal counsel, setting up medical and legal appointments, arranging examinations for discovery and all other required tasks working within a law office.
Debra is very compassionate and caring when working with clients and is dedicated to doing her absolute best supporting clients through the litigation process.
Debra is spiritual and walked the Camino De Santiago in Spain a few years ago. Debra loves reading, walking in nature and travelling. Debra recently welcomed a new puppy into her home. A French Bulldog named Zeus. Debra has been a longtime volunteer for Hospice providing support and care at End of Life to families and patients.
Stephany Ginzburg - Summer Law Student
Stephany Ginzburg joined Joshua Goldberg Law in 2022 as a Summer Law Student. Stephany completed her Honours bachelor’s degree in Criminology and graduated in 2021. As of September 2022, she will be enrolled in her final year of law school at the University of Birmingham. Stephany works closely with Joshua Goldberg and her primary responsibilities include assisting with client intakes, preparing drafts of correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Stephany is passionate about the law, especially the field of personal injury. She has several years of experience in personal injury and is passionate about working with and assisting injured clients. In addition, she is passionate about Human Rights law and spends some of her spare time volunteering for Amnesty International as an Urgent Actions Writer. Stephany is also an ongoing student member for the Innocence Project. In her spare time, Stephany enjoys cooking, travelling. and spending time with her family and friends.
Lucas Manucha
Lucas graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018, having entered law school directly from high school. At Leeds, he was a semi-finalist in the annual law school negotiation competition in his first year and was subsequently asked to return as a judge the following year. Upon return to Toronto, he worked in finance gaining valuable work experience in a fast-paced work environment.
Lucas was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2022. He joined Joshua Goldberg Law in 2023. His practice is devoted to personal injury litigation with a focus on claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, long-term disability denials, and dog bites. He is passionate about litigation and about helping people who have been injured by the negligence of another.
In his free time, Lucas enjoys reading, and a variety of physical activities, including Muay Thai and biking. He also spends a lot of time with his friends, family and his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Types Of Personal Injury Cases
A personal injury is a legal term for an injury to a person’s body, mind, or emotions, rather than to property. Here are some types of personal injury cases we have extensive knowledge in handling.
Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries
Motor vehicle accident and car accident claim are common in the personal injury legal landscape. If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, connect with us and our legal team will connect you with insurers, law enforcement agencies, and medical experts to ensure you are appropriately represented in your claim. Receive the accident benefits you are entitled to.
Spinal Cord And Brain Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can occur from an impact to the spine, medical malpractice, surgical complications, or be a progression from a treatable issue. The result of this type of injury is life-changing.
An injury to the brain is also devastating and can be difficult to navigate.
Catastrophic And Serious Injury Cases
A wide array of serious and catastrophic injuries can occur from a motor vehicle accident or similar personal injury circumstances. Spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries have been mentioned but there are also concussions, birth injuries, orthopedic injuries, and more. There is the aftermath which could entail chronic pain, psychological trauma, and mental health challenges. Needless to say, the consequences are extensive and serious.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents (Car, motorcycle, transit, TTC)
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Snowmobile accidents
Premises Liability Accidents
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Trip-and-fall accidents
Disability Claims
- Long-term disability claims
- Short-term disability claims
Employment
Dog Bites
Injuries can happen anywhere, at any time. If you’ve been attacked by a dog or your dog has been attacked, we can help you recover the damages that you may be entitled to.
- Dog bites claims
- Dog injury claim
- Brain injury claims
- Chronic pain claims
- Psychological injury claims
Product Liability Injury Claims
Sometimes injuries arise out of the use of a product. This may occur if a product is defective, if it fails to come with proper warnings, or if it is prone to unexpected and unsafe behaviour. A product liability claim can be made against the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of the product. If you’ve been injured due to the use of a product, please contact us for a free consultation.
Defamation, Invasion of Privacy and Cyber Bullying
In particular, we can help clients who have been defamed or are being accused of defamation. We also handle cases against persons who have been the subject of cyber bullying, or who’s privacy has been violated. Please contact us for more information.
- Defamation
- Cyber bullying
- Cyber defamation
- Invasion of privacy
Pet Injuries
Unfortunately there are instances where a person’s dogs or pet is severely injured by another dog, seemingly without recourse. Joshua Goldberg Law assists these people whose beloved pet was injured and will incur significant treatment costs.
Long Term Care Homes and Nursing Home Negligence
Sexual and Physical Abuse
We handle cases on behalf of victims of physical and sexual assault, involving institutions and against individuals.
Notable Personal Injury Law Cases
McDonald v John/Jane Doe, 2015 ONSC 2607 (CanLII)
Kieley v 1226567 Ontario Inc (Dundas Real Estate), 2014 CanLII 68462
Kieley v 1226567 Ontario Inc (Dundas Real Estate), 2014 CanLII 70178 (ON SCSM)
Francis v. John Doe, [2017] O.J. No. 4031
Wardlaw v. Wardlaw, 2020 ONCA 286
Estate Associates Inc. v. 1645112 Ontario Ltd et al, 2020 ONCA C67652
1510-09312 (Re), 2018 ONSBT 1368 (CanLII)
K.S.Y. V Aviva Insurance Canada, 2018 CanLII 139516 (ON LAT)
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Compensation And Settlements
Determining Fair And Reasonable Compensation
Pursuing an inappropriate amount of compensation is sure to receive an unfavorable response in court. Fortunately, there are laws and precedents set with guidelines for the maximum amount of compensation depending on the type of claim and injury it is. A lawyer will carefully calculate for you what compensation to pursue is.
Factors Influencing Compensation Amounts
- Injury severity. The more damage, the higher the compensation. A catastrophic injury will result in a higher settlement than a non-catastrophic injury.
- Recovery period. A permanent injury, long-term injury, or disability as a result of the accident will equate to higher compensation.
- Impact of the accident on income. An injury that has impacted your ability to earn income will result in a higher compensation amount. If you are unable to work or have other disruptions, such as inability to attend school, training, vacation, or special event, this all has an effect on compensation.
- Existing legislation. In personal injury law, there is applicable legislation that acts as guidelines to compensation amounts.
- Type of medical treatment. After an injury, if your rehabilitation is more costly – such as if there’s physical therapy, vocational training or counseling, workplace or home modifications, etc. – this may be covered under your compensation claim.
- Cause and contribution to the injury. After an amount of compensation is determined, it is then assessed whether you have any liability for the injuries sustained. If you do, this reduces your compensation accordingly.
Strategies For Maximizing Compensation
The simplest strategy to maximize compensation is to preserve evidence, follow all recommended treatments and healing, substantiate every detail of your claim, think about present and future damages, and build your case carefully.
Understanding Settlements In Personal Injury Cases
It is best to secure settlements out of court for all parties involved. It takes less time, costs less money, and utilizes less resources. If an insurance company believes they will lose a case, they will try to settle out of court. In personal injury cases, most are settled accordingly. Even with a settlement, you can still maximize your compensation due to the risk of what could transpire before a judge.
Our Fees
For personal injury, disability, and employment cases, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you will only have to pay a fee if and when we obtain a settlement or judgment in your case.
We understand that many of our clients struggle financially after a life-changing event, such as a car accident, and we therefore give our clients the ability to retain us without having to pay for our services up front. In a case, we also cover any expenses, known as disbursements, which are only paid back out of a settlement or judgment. Further, if your case is not successful, you will not be required to pay us any fees.
In accordance with the Law Society of Ontario, we generally charge a contingency fee between 20% and 33% of your settlement, plus HST. However, the percentage we decide to charge will be based on the severity of your injuries and the complexity of your case.
Please call us for further information and to discuss how we can help you.
Additional Legal Services And Supports For Personal Injury Victims
Regardless of how you proceed or what’s most appropriate for your claim, accident victims commonly face challenges and barriers in the legal process. To ensure fairness in your litigation outcome, rely on the legal experts at Joshua Goldberg Law.
Our team handles personal injury cases day-in and day-out. When we take on a client, we don’t let them down.
Meet a skilled team of personal injury lawyers that are ready to help you through the legal process while you focus on recovery.
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Testimonials
Awesome team very supportive during my accident. Joshua Goldberg and his team are fabulous i would recommend them to anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer 👍
Josh Goldberg is an amazing lawyer who I would highly recommended to anyone who has been in a car accident . He was very helpful the entire time I’m happy i met him he is the best ! 🙂
I would like to thank my powerhouse team, Joshua Goldberg. One word WOW! Joshua is amazing! He showed me empathy and honesty. He pushed so that i could get an handsome tort settlement. Even when i honestly did not expected anything he made it happened. Joshua is out of this world!
My lawyer, Joshua Goldberg, who handled my car accident case was very professional. He explained everything clearly and made sure that we were on the same page throughout the process, all the way through to the satisfactory conclusion.
4 long years ago I was unfortunately involved in two mva’s and when my life was at it’s most dire. Team goldberg was there for me at every turn I’d like to give a special thank you to pat and manny of team goldberg for going above and beyond for myself and most of all Josh for putting up with me and my trillion messages. If I were to be in need of there assistance in the future theres no one else I will call. Much love Team Goldberg!! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you these last 4 years.
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合伙人高杰 （Joshua Goldberg）律师 （西人）出生于魁省蒙特利尔市，自2009年移居安省多伦多市。高杰律师曾就读渥太华大学与多伦多大学法学院，并于2011年获取安省律师执照。至今高杰律师已在多伦多市从事近十年人身伤害及索赔案件，并多次代理出席安省上诉法院，安省高级法院，小额款债法庭，牌照及上诉审裁处等，并成功胜诉。
于2020年，高杰律师更获取英属哥伦比亚省律师执照。
在就学期间，高杰律师曾经就读台湾师范大学及中国湖南大学学习中文，之后更获取渥太华大学法学交换资格于2008年留学北京大学近一学年。
