Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are some of the most costly, traumatic, and frequent events for Ontarians. After an MVA there are important legal rights and obligations anyone involved should be aware of. Contact us to assist you with the legal process. We provide certain services for MVA claims on a contingency basis, meaning you will only pay when you get paid. >>more info.
Home Insurance Claims (HICs)
Home insurance claims (HICs) can be some of the most important processes for Ontarians to complete. A home is often your largest investment, so retain us to protect that investment and your legal rights. Access Legal Services can assist with HICs by communicating with insurance companies and third parties on behalf of clients, filing the HIC and secondary reports, negotiating settlements with insurance companies and, as a final step, representing the HIC in court to reimburse the client. >>more info
Bad Credit Management
Having bad credit can affect every aspect of a person’s life. A low credit score means financial limitations and difficulties. The growing complexity of the financial system has left many in difficult financial positions with mounting debts. To deal directly with this issue, we have designed a program in which outstanding debts can be consolidated to reduce interest payments and overall debts and create a manageable payment plan. If a financial institution has turned a client’s file over to a collection agency, or threatened to take up the matter in a small claims court, we will either negotiate a settlement or represent them in small claims court. >>more info
WSIB/ Disability
Work related injuries can be some of the most important cases the firm deals with, as these cases often affect the way people earn a living, either as an employer or injured worker. The firm has developed a comprehensive program for both the employer and the employee in WSIB injury case management. Our firm represents employers and injured workers at tribunals. We negotiate for clients at mediation or arbitration, file WSIB claims, and educate businesses on how to effectively and efficiently manage WSIB claims. Finally, through our expertise with WSIB regulations, we can help employers set up a `Safe and Healthy Workplace Environment' program and assign appropriate tasks to injured workers to reduce the costs of WSIB premiums and prevent further injuries. >>more info
All Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets are the most common type of legal issue that Ontarians face. A client may want to consider fighting a traffic ticket because the consequences of being convicted can be serious. The penalties for traffic offences can include fines, demerit points, license suspension, and even imprisonment. If convicted of a traffic offence, a client’s insurance premiums will likely increase. Our firm is experienced in fighting all types of traffic tickets and at the very least will get penalties reduced. >>more info
Slip & Fall Cases
Among the most neglected legal issues in Ontario are slip and fall cases. Many Ontarians are unaware of the rights afforded to them by the judicial system. The manager of an establishment or building has a legal obligation to maintain a safe environment. The harm that can occur in these situations should not be underestimated. Easily prevented slips and falls can leave a victim unable to work or with a permanent injury. That is why our firm has created services to help clients determine liability, file claims with third parties, negotiate quick settlements and, if the need arises, represent a client in court. >>more info
Small Claims
Small claims court is where people can resolve disputes of $10,000 or less between parties. It is a fast and inexpensive way of resolving legal issues in comparison to filing a claim at the Superior Court. Our firm has extensive experience dealing with small claims matters and is more than willing to use this experience to benefit our clients. >>more info
Human Rights Violations
Ontario's Human Rights Code was enacted in 1962. The code protects people in Ontario against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions. Even though Ontario has led the way in Canada for human rights, many Ontarians don’t fully understand the breadth of their rights under the code. Our firm, as part of our commitment to the Human Rights Code, has created a package of services to evaluate, draft, and submit a claim to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on your behalf. >>more info
Privacy Violations
We understand the Privacy Act and privacy rights are not common knowledge to the average Ontarian. Therefore our firm has adopted a range of services that will help us evaluate, draft, and submit claims and complaints on behalf of our clients to the Privacy Commission of Canada. >>more info
Criminal Injuries
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board is an independent agency of the Ministry of the Attorney General. It is established under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.
The role of the board is to award financial compensation to victims of violent crimes committed in the Province of Ontario. Our firm will assist in evaluating, drafting, and submitting a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board on behalf of our clients. >>more info
Loan Disputes
Loans between friends, family, and businesses are some of the most common financial transactions outside of financial institutions. Unlike financial institution loans, these personal loans cannot be sent to a collection agency, and collection of them demands direct action in court.
