Robert M. Ben*

Partner

T: 416-868-3168
F: 416-868-3134

Practice areas

Practice highlights

Biography

*Robert M. Ben Law Professional Corporation

Robert’s primary practice is representing and obtaining compensation for victims of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and serious orthopaedic and other injuries, as well as those who have suffered wrongful death. He represents clients throughout Ontario in cases that involve:

Vehicular negligence (including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, ATV, snowmobile and boating accidents)
Municipal liability (negligent road design, maintenance/repair, snow, and ice removal)
Class actions
Daycare negligence
Nursing home negligence
COVID-19 business interruption insurance
Commercial host liability (over-service of alcohol)
Occupier’s liability (property owner negligence)
Products liability (defective consumer products causing injury)
Insurance claims (accident benefits, long-term disability benefits and insurer’s bad faith handling of claims)

Robert brings a unique perspective to his representation of personal injury victims having spent the early part of his legal career defending numerous large insurance companies against personal injury and other claims. That experience, together with his prior training as a social worker, makes him highly effective in maximizing compensation for his clients and allows him to appreciate the challenges and struggles they face as a result of their life-altering injuries.

Robert is experienced and at home in the courtroom, having appeared as counsel in numerous complex and contentious jury and non-jury trials in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as on appeals in the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Robert understands that achieving results for his clients requires not only skill and intelligence, but also passion, creativity, perseverance, and, above all else, hard work.

Year of Call

2003

Education

Juris Doctor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (2002)
Bachelor of Social Work, York University, School of Social Work (1999)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto (1995)

Accreditations

Listed in The Best Lawyers^TM in Canada since 2018
Martindale-Hubbell^® Ranked Lawyer, AV Preeminent^®
LEXPERT^® Ranked Lawyer
Member, Board of Directors, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Canadian Bar Association
Toronto Lawyer’s Association
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Ontario Association of Social Workers (past)
Member, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton (past)
Executive, High Park Little League (past)
Member of FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform)

Industry recognition

Testimonials

David R.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when it is the result of a tragic circumstance. Having recently had to navigate this for my father and our family was made immeasurably easier with Robert Ben and his team at Thomson Rogers doing the heavy legal lifting, thereby giving us space and time to begin to heal. Robert, Sonya and Melica, exhibit a level of professionalism matched only by the good care and empathy they always have shown our family. My and my families gratitude is beyond measure as is my recommending of Robert Ben and his team, should you find yourself in need of a personal injury lawyer and firm as we did.

Chris A.

All hope had been lost as my two previous lawyers did absolutely nothing to assist me in any way and ended up just spinning my head in different directions. Then I was given a ray of hope as I was referred to TR Law. I did not know of Thomson Rogers prior to my referral and did not know what to expect. What I did receive was the absolute and ultimately the most help I could have hoped for. TR is diligent in finding and getting the help YOU NEED TO WIN YOUR CASE. They are all in when it comes to helping and everyone who’s working on your file will definitely give you their best. I had Mr. Daniel Klein working on my claim from the very beginning and Mr. Klein was absolutely tops in all the background checking and researching and finding the clinics that helped me win my claim. Also, kudos to Mr. Robert Ben who handled the mediation and hearing and would not be intimidated by the insurance companies staunch in your face no way you win this claim attitude. Also, I have to mention Ms. Diane Bregg who answered all of my questions and assured me time and time again I was in very good hands. Ms. Bregg, you were and are absolutely 100% plus correct. IF YOU NEED QUALITY LEGAL HELP THAT WON’T LET YOU DOWN, CHOOSE TR LAW. Thomson Rogers did more than I could have expected and battled tough all the way through and never wavered, never caved. If not for Mr. Klein, Mr. Ben and Ms. Bregg’s constant help, I’d either still be battling or have done exactly what the insurance company wanted and that would be to give up. Thanks to all at the TR legal team. Thomson Rogers will fight for your rights.

Tracy V.

Robert Ben and his team were my Personal Injury legal team for my lawsuits from an MVA.

Experiencing personal injuries is life altering. The stress of finding a competent Personal Injury Lawyer who will advocate for your needs is so stressful and difficult. After working with another law firm in the 1st year and getting nowhere, I was referred to Rob and his team. It was night and day.

Rob’s experience and determination as well as his and his teams’ hard work allowed for success. Shouts out to Sonya and Karen (ret.) for being understanding and supportive throughout this process. I highly recommend Thomson Rogers, in particular Robert Ben and his team.

Luke L.

Thomson Rogers came recommended to me by a lawyer I know who works for an insurer. He said something like “this is the firm I would use because they’re the ones I find most challenging when I’m against them.” Great recommendation! I’m glad I followed it. Robert Ben and his team are professional, honest, and effective. I always felt like I knew what was happening, why it made sense, and how it would work. In the end, I got a settlement I am happy with.

Lauren J.

I was referred to TR LAW by a friend and I’m very glad I went with them. It was a long process, but the team here answered and addressed all of my questions and concerns. Daniel Klein was very compassionate and took great care of all matters in a timely manner. He was very helpful on giving me positive input, which helped with mediations. Robert Ben guided us to a favourable settlement I am more than happy about. He kept me up to date and well informed on the process so I completely understood matters every step of the way. He was great on setting my expectations and guiding me through the final steps.