Sandev Purewal

Partner  |  Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer

I’ll meet you, whether at my office or at your home, keeping your best interests at heart as I help with your recovery and push to secure your independence after a complex injury or disability.

416.601.2366spurewal@lerners.ca
Sandev Purewal

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School (1999), Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
  • Osgoode Hall Law School (1996-1999), J.D.
  • University of Toronto (1997-1998), Certificate in Dispute Resolution
  • York University (1992-1996), B.Ed.
  • York University (1992-1996), B.A. (Hons.), History Specialist
Sandev Purewal recognition

Client-Centred Advocacy

My practice is focused on serious personal injury and fatality cases, disability claims, and product liability. I has experience in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters and am a skilled and effective advocate with a client-centred approach.

  • Selected by peers as a leading personal injury lawyer in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – 2025 & 2026
  • Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Litigation (2022-2027)
  • Lawyer of Distinction Award (Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers) – 2022
  • Lexpert Zenith Award for Mid-Career Excellence in the Legal Profession (Personal Injury) – 2018
  • Peel District School Board Award of Excellence – May 2017
  • Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation (C.S.) by the Law Society of Ontario – 2017
  • Conference Co-Chair, OTLA 2022 Spring Conference, May 13, 2022
  • Panelist: “Consideration for Examination: Effectively Preparing clients from Diverse Backgrounds to Give Evidence”, (OTLA 2021 Fall Conference), October 22, 2021
  • Webinar Leader: “COVID-19 Vaccination Workplace Policies for Law Firms”, (OTLA), October 7, 2021
  • Presenter: “Motorcycle Cases – Engineer Expert Evidence”, (Law Society of Ontario, 4th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit), September 13, 2021
  • Paper Presented: “Tort Law Update 2020”, (The Advocates Society, Tricks of the Trade), January 29, 2021
  • Webinar Leader: “Automated Driving and the Future of Auto Tort”, (OTLA, Toronto), April 23, 2020
  • Conference Co-Chair: OTLA Long Term Disability Conference (OTLA, Toronto), September 19, 2019
  • Presenter: “Self-Driving Vehicles”, (American Association for Justice, 2019 Annual Convention, San Diego, California), July 29, 2019 (*AAJ Canadian Caucus)
  • Paper Presented: “Litigation Funding: Plaintiff Loans” (Law Society of Ontario, 2nd Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit, Toronto), March 28, 2019
  • Webinar Leader: “Litigation Financing”, (OTLA), June 21, 2018
  • Presenter: “Independent Medical Exams and Medical-Legal Assessments – Best Practices”, (Canadian Defence Lawyers, Accident Benefits Spring Symposium, Toronto), April 19, 2018
  • Conference Co-Chair: “The Long-Term Disability File from A to Z”, (OTLA, Toronto), May 26, 2017
  • Webinar Leader: “Successful Resolution of the LTD Case”, (TrialSmith), July 26, 2016
  • Paper Presented: “Making a Case for Total Disability in LTD Claims”, (Ontario Bar Association, The Fundamentals of Personal Injury Practice, Toronto), April 9, 2014
  • Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA)
  • The Advocates’ Society (TAS)
  • Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Ontario (FACL)
  • South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (SABA)
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • President, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) (2024/2025), Vice President (2022/2023), Director (2015-present)
  • Mentor, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL-Ontario) (2021-present)
  • Mentor, South Asian Bar Association (SABA Toronto), (2021-present)
  • Chair, Peel Helmets on Kids (2007-present)
  • Past President, Brain Injury Association of Peel & Halton (BIAPH), (2010-2013); Director (2007-2010)

The legal system is complicated, and even more so when you’re dealing with a serious disability or after a complex injury from an accident. I promise to keep you informed and educated throughout this entire process, making sure you understand the ins and outs of your case, so we can make the best decisions for you and your loved ones.

Strategic from the start

There is no cookie-cutter approach to helping people navigate a serious injury or disability. Your case is unique. Experience has taught me that when we build a solid base of evidence from the start, we can more effectively work together to help you move forward with your life.

A holistic approach

Regaining financial independence is one goal when dealing with personal injury and disability cases. But we must also look at supporting your medical, psychological and vocational rehabilitation. That way, we consider every facet of care and help you might need. I work at the intersection of law and medical/rehabilitation issues, keeping a focus on what can help you to best recover and live your best life.

Sandev has been exceptionally compassionate and dedicated to our case; with his proactive and communicative approach, we knew we were in good hands from the start.

Kevin, Jennifer, & Eric

Insights from Sandev

Apr 9, 2024

Can I Recover Compensation For Loss Of Earning Capacity?

Sandev Purewal explains that while physical pain is often the focus, the significant impact of potential loss of earning capacity on financial stability can’t be overlooked in personal injury cases.