Burlington Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

If a motor vehicle accident has turned your life upside down, you don't have to figure it out alone.

At UL Lawyers in downtown Burlington, we guide you step‑by‑step—from your first questions to final resolution—so you can focus on healing while we handle the insurers and the legal work.

• Free consultation · No fees unless we win (full details provided in writing)
• Burlington & Halton Region (serving clients across Ontario)
• Speak to a lawyer now: 905‑744‑8888

How we help after a crash

Those first days after a collision are stressful. Decisions you make now can affect your health, your benefits, and the strength of any claim. We move quickly to preserve evidence, coordinate your Accident Benefits (SABS) application, and—where the law allows—build a tort claim against the at‑fault party for your full losses.

Why Burlington clients choose UL Lawyers

• Local and accessible: Head office at 552 Brant Street, minutes from Joseph Brant Hospital and the QEW/403/407 corridors.
• No‑win, no‑fee: You don't pay our legal fees unless we recover money for you. We explain percentages and disbursements up front, in writing.
• Clear updates: Plain‑language guidance, realistic timelines, and proactive communication—so you always know what's next.

Ontario claims, simply explained (SABS & tort)

No‑fault Accident Benefits (SABS).

After most collisions in Ontario, you apply to your own insurer for benefits such as medical/rehabilitation funding, income replacement or non‑earner benefits, attendant care, and other supports—regardless of fault. There are short timelines to notify and apply (see Deadlines below).

Tort claim (suing the at‑fault party).

If negligence caused your injuries, you may sue for pain and suffering and financial losses not covered by SABS. Ontario uses monetary thresholds and deductibles that index annually. For 2025 (Jan 1–Dec 31):

• General damages threshold: $155,965.54 (the deductible "vanishes" above this amount)
• General damages deductible: $46,790.05
• Family Law Act (FLA) threshold: $77,982.13
• Family Law Act deductible: $23,395.04

We'll explain how these figures apply to you and keep you informed as they update each year.

What to do right now (Crash Checklist)

1. Get medical care and follow your doctor's advice. This protects your health and documents injuries.
2. Document the scene: photos/video of vehicles, plates, location, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
3. Exchange information and gather witness details. Keep conversations factual—don't argue fault at the scene.
4. Notify your insurer that you intend to apply for Accident Benefits.
5. Start an injury & expense diary: symptoms, missed work, appointments, out‑of‑pocket costs.
6. Call UL Lawyers before speaking to the other driver's insurer. We'll protect your rights and deadlines.

Deadlines & time limits (Ontario)

• Accident Benefits (SABS): Notify your insurer of your intention to apply within 7 days of the accident (or as soon as practicable), and submit your completed OCF‑1 Application within 30 days of receiving the forms.
• Lawsuits (Limitations Act, 2002): Most claims must be started within 2 years of when you knew or ought to have known you had a claim.
• Municipal road/sidewalk defects: If a municipality's road/sidewalk condition contributed, written notice is generally required within 10 days of the incident (limited exceptions may apply).

Timelines can be complex. We'll calendar your dates and handle notices/filings.

Compensation we pursue

• Income loss (past and future), loss of earning capacity
• Medical/rehabilitation & attendant care (beyond SABS where available)
• Housekeeping/home maintenance where permitted
• Pain and suffering (subject to Ontario threshold/deductible rules)
• Family Law Act claims for close family members

Common injuries & accident types we handle

Injuries: concussions and traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, fractures, internal injuries, psychological trauma, scarring, chronic pain.

Accidents: rear‑end, intersection/T‑bone, head‑on, multi‑vehicle, pedestrian/cyclist, impaired or distracted driving, commercial truck collisions, unsafe roadway claims, rideshare (Uber/Lyft).

Our process, start to finish

1. Free consultation → We listen, outline benefits/claims, and identify urgent steps.
2. SABS set‑up → We complete forms, support medical documentation, and contest improper denials.
3. Investigation → Liability analysis, witness statements, experts, and medical evidence.
4. Litigation & negotiation → Pleadings, discoveries, mediation; many cases resolve before trial.
5. Resolution & support → Clear settlement advice; transparent fees and disbursements.

Burlington & areas we serve

We help clients across Burlington—Alton Village, Brant Hills, Corporate, Dynes, Headon Forest, Longmoor, Maple, Millcroft, Palmer, The Orchard—and throughout Halton Region and Ontario. Meet us in person or virtually.

Office: UL Lawyers, 552 Brant Street, Burlington, ON L7R 2G8
Phone: 905‑744‑8888 · Email: info@ullaw.ca