Preszler Injury Lawyers

Preszler Injury Lawyers is a Canadian law firm that focuses on personal injury and insurance litigation. It was founded in 1959 by Robert P. Preszler and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm represents injured individuals and does not work for insurance companies.

History

The firm was founded as a personal injury law practice in Ontario. It later expanded into other provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia, while also providing legal services in additional jurisdictions such as New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon.

The firm has recovered more than C$1.3 billion on behalf of clients and has assisted over 20,000 individuals across Canada.

Preszler Injury Lawyers operates under several names, including Preszler Law Firm, Preszler Injury Lawyers LLP, and Preszler Law Firm LLP.

National expansion began in 2016 under the leadership of Jeffrey A. Preszler. As of 2025, the firm remains active and is listed in major North American legal directories.

Practice Areas

Preszler Injury Lawyers practices primarily in personal injury and insurance law. Its lawyers represent individuals injured in accidents, survivors of abuse, and clients whose insurance claims have been denied or delayed.

The firm’s practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, snowmobile accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death claims, bicycle accidents, long-term disability claims, dog bite injuries, institutional abuse, and medical malpractice.

The firm has successfully handled matters before all levels of court, including the Superior Court, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as numerous administrative tribunals.

Leadership

Robert P. Preszler founded the firm and practiced personal injury law for over sixty years. After retirement, he continues to mentor lawyers at the firm.

Jeffrey A. Preszler is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He led the firm's expansion across Canada and handles personal injury cases, including car accidents, insurance disputes, and abuse cases.

David E. Preszler is the Managing Lawyer in Ontario. He works on serious injury cases and represents clients in Ontario courts.

Joseph Fearon and Christopher McDougall are Co-Managing Partners in British Columbia. Joseph Fearon handles complex claims focused on car accidents, insurance disputes and abuse cases. Christopher McDougall previously worked for insurance companies but now represents injured people.

Justin Kimball and Raj Bhogal are Managing Partners in Nova Scotia and Alberta, respectively. Justin Kimball works on car accident cases, occupier’s liability claims, product liability and abuse claims. Raj Bhogal has a diverse personal injury practice including motor vehicle accidents, abuse, aviation and disability claims.

Robert Kimball is a senior lawyer and partner practicing out of Nova Scotia and focuses on personal injury, abuse claims and insurance litigation.

Operations

Preszler Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee system, which means clients pay only if the case is successful. The firm says its fees do not go above 33%, depending on provincial rules and the agreement with the client.

Several cases handled on a contingency fee basis have resulted in settlements or court judgments.

Notable Cases and Legal Work

The firm has worked on important cases, including cases at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). One major case is Saadati v. Moorhead (2017). The Court ruled that people do not need a doctor's report to prove mental injury. Testimony from regular witnesses can be enough if the injury is serious and proven. This decision was important in Canadian law. It confirmed that mental injury claims can be treated the same way as physical injury claims.

As of 2024–2025, Preszler Injury Lawyers was involved in multiple reported decisions in Ontario and British Columbia, including cases related to motor vehicle accidents and insurance litigation. Additional reported decisions include British Columbia Supreme Court and Ontario Superior Court cases involving personal injury and insurance-related disputes.

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