Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Toronto

Key Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident

1. Ensure that the police have been informed about the accident.
2. Notify your employer or school.
3. Notify the Accident Benefits insurance company within seven days (see section, “Which Insurer Should I Call for Accident Benefits?”).
4. Check for access to other insurance coverage (i.e. through work, school, private plans, etc.).
5. Keep receipts, dates and records of all related expenses for both you and your family members (i.e. parking, hotel costs, days off work, time spent caring for the injured person, etc.).
6. Inform your family doctor of the accident and your injury.
7. Record the names and addresses of the other motorists involved in the accident along with the names and addresses of any witnesses; and.
8. Arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer to better understand your rights.

Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer after a motorcycle accident can make a significant difference in protecting your rights and securing fair compensation. An experienced lawyer handles all communication and negotiations with your insurance company, so you aren’t pressured into accepting less than you deserve.

Your lawyer will gather crucial evidence—such as police reports, witness statements, and expert opinions—to prove liability, while also accurately calculating the full value of your claim, including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, future care, and long-term disability. Lawyers can also contact medical professionals and accident reconstructionists who can strengthen your case.

Since motorcycle riders often face unfair stereotypes that insurers use to reduce payouts, a lawyer can counter this bias with facts and legal strategy. Most importantly, having a lawyer reduces your stress so you can focus on healing, and if a fair settlement cannot be reached, they are prepared to take your case to court and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Types of Motorcycle Accidents

1. Left-turn accidents
2. Lane-change accidents
3. Rear-end collisions
4. Head-on collisions
5. T-Bone Accidents
6. Dooring Accidents
7. Distracted Driving Accidents
8. Druck or Impaired Driving Accidents
9. Road Hazards Accidents
10. Multi-Vehicle Pileups

 Types of Personal Injuries Related to Motorcycle Accidents

1. Head and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
2. Spinal Cord Injuries
3. Boken Bones and Fractures
4. Road Rash
5. Internal Injuries
6. Amputations
7. Neck and Back Injuries
8. Facial Injuries
9. Soft Tissue Injuries
10. Psychological Trauma

You May Be Entitled to Accident Benefits

If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, regardless of fault, you are automatically entitled to Statutory Accident Benefits, as set out by law in Ontario. These benefits can help with medical expenses, physical therapy, and more. Thomson Rogers can help get that process started and navigate the insurance paperwork.

You May Also Sue

In cases where the motorcyclist is not at fault, he or she can sue the driver who is responsible for the accident. This is called a ‘tort’ claim and is separate from the Statutory Accident Benefits. If the other driver caused or even contributed, in part, to the cause of the accident, the motorcyclist can sue. Damages can include the cost of long-term care, pain and suffering, lost income from missing work, and more.

Thomson Rogers LLP can help

For over 90 years, Thomson Rogers LLP has earned a reputation for taking on the most complex and challenging motorcycle accident cases and delivering results.

Our lawyers understand the catastrophic injuries that happen in motorcycle accidents and will help establish fault. We will explain your rights, the legal process, and the role of your lawyer in simple, clear language.

For more information about your rights as a motorcylists, download our Information Kit for Motorcyclists.

Contact us to arrange a free consultation by completing our online request form, or call 416-868-3100 or toll-free at 1-888-223-0448.