Do I Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim?

After an accident, you may wonder: Do I have a case? At Auger Hollingsworth, we help injury victims in Ontario get clarity — and compensation. Here’s how to know if you may have a valid personal injury claim:

1. 1. You Were Injured

You must have suffered a real injury — physical or emotional. Examples include: 

• Injuries from a car or truck accident
• Broken bones or sprains from a fall
• Head or spinal injuries
• PTSD or anxiety after a traumatic event

Even if the injury seemed minor at first, it may still qualify.

2. Someone Else Was Negligent

If your injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness — like a distracted driver or unsafe property — you may be entitled to compensation.

3. Their Actions Caused Your Injury

We need to show that your injury wouldn’t have happened if the other party hadn’t acted negligently. This legal link is called causation — and it's key.

4. You’ve Suffered Losses

Injury claims must involve damages, such as:

• Medical bills or rehab costs
• Lost income or earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Help needed around the house
  

5. You're Within the Legal Time Limit

In Ontario, you typically have 2 years to file a claim from the date you knew (or should have known) someone else was responsible. Important: If your injury happened on city property (like icy sidewalks), you may need to give written notice within 10 days.

We’ll listen, advise, and explain your next steps — and only take your case if we truly believe we can help. Take the first step toward the recovery and compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation strategy session to get the help you need filing a personal injury claim.