Truck Accident Lawyer in Ontario
Seriously injured in a crash with a transport truck, semi or commercial vehicle? We help injured Ontarians and their families recover the full compensation they're owed — with no legal fees unless we win.
A collision with a fully loaded transport truck can weigh 20 to 30 times more than the car it hits. The result is often life-changing: catastrophic injuries, long recoveries, lost income and enormous stress on families. If a truck has turned your life upside down, you deserve a lawyer who understands exactly what these cases involve.
Our practice focuses on helping people hurt in truck and commercial-vehicle collisions across Ontario. We handle the two things that matter most after a serious crash: getting your treatment and income support flowing through Ontario's accident benefits system, and pursuing the parties responsible for the crash so you're fully compensated for what you've lost.
Why truck accident claims demand specialized handling
Commercial trucks operate under a web of rules that ordinary drivers never face. Those rules also create a paper and data trail — and that trail can prove your case, if it's preserved in time. In a serious truck claim we look at:
- Electronic Control Module (ECM) "black box" data — speed, braking and hours of operation before impact.
- Driver hours-of-service logs — was the driver fatigued or over their legal driving hours?
- Maintenance and inspection records — were the brakes, tires and safety systems properly maintained?
- Cargo loading and weight records — was the truck overloaded or improperly loaded?
- Dashcam and third-party video — often the clearest evidence of what really happened.
This evidence can disappear. Trucking companies are not required to preserve records forever, and some data is overwritten in weeks. Contacting a lawyer early lets us send a preservation demand before it's gone.
Who we help
We represent people injured in truck crashes in every role on the road — drivers and passengers in other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists struck by trucks, and the families of those killed in fatal collisions. If you were hurt by a commercial vehicle anywhere in Ontario, we can help.
What compensation may be available
After a truck crash in Ontario, your claim usually has two parts. Accident benefits are available no matter who was at fault and can cover medical and rehabilitation treatment, income replacement, attendant care and more. A tort claim against the at-fault parties can add compensation for pain and suffering, past and future loss of income, the cost of future care, and out-of-pocket expenses. We pursue both, together, so nothing is left on the table.
What it costs: nothing unless we win
We take truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront legal fees — our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you, plus HST, and you owe no legal fee if we don't recover compensation. Your first consultation is always free.
Types of cases
Truck collisions we handle across Ontario
Transport & 18-wheeler
Tractor-trailers, semis and big rigs on the 400-series highways and beyond.
DetailsCommercial vehicles
Delivery vans, dump trucks, cube vans, garbage trucks and fleet vehicles.
DetailsTow trucks
Roadside and highway collisions involving tow-truck operators.
DetailsCatastrophic injuries
Brain, spinal cord, amputation, chronic pain and fatal-crash claims.
DetailsAccident benefits
No-fault SABS benefits for treatment, income and care.
DetailsAcross Ontario
From the GTA to Ottawa, London, Windsor and Northern Ontario.
DetailsAnswers
Truck accident lawyer — frequently asked questions
What does a truck accident lawyer in Ontario actually do for me?
A truck accident lawyer investigates the crash, preserves the truck's electronic and paper records, opens and manages your no-fault accident benefits, deals with all the insurers, values your claim, and pursues the at-fault parties through settlement or, if needed, the courts — so you can focus on recovering.
Is a truck accident claim different from a car accident claim?
Yes. Commercial trucks are governed by additional federal and provincial safety rules (hours-of-service limits, logbooks, CVOR records, maintenance requirements), they carry electronic control module 'black box' data, and there are usually several potentially responsible parties beyond the driver. These factors make truck claims more complex — and often more valuable — than ordinary car accident claims.
What if the truck driver was from another province or the US?
Cross-border and out-of-province trucking is common in Ontario. If your crash happened in Ontario, Ontario law generally governs your claim even if the driver or trucking company is based elsewhere. We handle the added insurance and jurisdiction issues these cases involve.
I was partly at fault. Can I still claim?
Often, yes. Ontario uses a comparative-fault system, which means your compensation may be reduced by your share of responsibility rather than eliminated. And your no-fault accident benefits are generally available regardless of who caused the crash. It's worth having a lawyer review the facts before you assume you have no claim.
How soon should I contact a lawyer after a truck accident?
As soon as you reasonably can. Truck data logs and dashcam footage can be overwritten or lost within weeks, and Ontario claims carry strict deadlines. Early legal help protects the evidence and your right to compensation. The first call is free.
Injured in a truck crash in Ontario? Let's talk.
Time limits apply to accident claims in Ontario. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the sooner we can protect the evidence and your right to compensation. Your first consultation is free.