There are many people with spinal cord injuries who I could honour. I have had the privilege of acting for a large number of people with spinal cord injuries through my occupation as a personal injury lawyer. I have seen too many young people in their prime who have had to face the challenge of […]...Read More
Honouring Nigel Gilby I would like to honour Nigel Gilby for sponsoring the Peer Support Program in London. Nigel’s knowledge of spinal cord injuries is truly amazing and because of that he has a true understanding what the needs and challenges are for people with a spinal cord injury. Nigel has been out to a […]...Read More
Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a man who tripped over a parked motorcycle was involved in an accident under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Patrick Caughy was left with serious spinal cord injuries after the 2012 fall, but he was denied benefits from his own insurer on the basis that his trip, which […]...Read More
A decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal confirms a spinal cord injured person’s entitlement to accident benefits when he tripped over a motorcycle. Lerners lawyers Nigel Gilby, Jasmine Akbarali and Chris Dawson successfully argued that parking a vehicle is an ordinary and well known activity that would entitle one to accident benefits. This is […]...Read More
On Monday March 21st lawyers and staff from Lerners participated in the SCIO Roll & Bowl charity fundraiser. Lerners won in two categories: highest fundraising team and Nigel Gilby was the highest individual fundraiser, which continues his annual streak that has been alive since the event was created several years ago. The event was a huge success and raised over […]...Read More
In Your Corner is a newsletter written by Nigel Gilby, Bill Simpson, Marinus Lamers, Chris Dawson, and our team to help keep you up-to-date on what is happening in things that may affect your practice or be of interest to you. We picked the phrase In Your Corner and the logo to emphasize that we […]...Read More
On November 9, 2015, the staff of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, in London, and its many volunteers were brought together by the generous people at Lerners LLP Law firm for an evening of fine dining and recognition. ...Read More
Personal injury cases aren’t just about obtaining fair compensation for my clients, they’re also about helping families and loved ones find the strength and courage they need to come together around their injured loved one. Sue’s daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury after being involved in an auto accident. Sue’s family was scared and unsure […]...Read More
In June of 2001, Laura was in a terrible car accident. Her accident and resulting injuries were not only a challenge for Laura, but also very challenging and devastating for her family as well. While securing fair compensation for my client’s is always top of mind, I believe that my role in my client’s lives […]...Read More
“I’ve had the great privilege of knowing Larissa for almost a decade. A woman of incredible optimism and fortitude, she was struck by a truck running a red light while riding her bicycle. The accident left her paralyzed and uncertain about her future. While we completed her case in 2012, I stay in touch with […]...Read More
