Snowmobile Accident Lawyers
At Cohen Highley LLP, our personal injury team helps individuals and families across Southwestern Ontario navigate the legal challenges that follow a serious snowmobile accident. We provide free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our lawyers can help you access available benefits and pursue compensation for injuries.
Snowmobile accidents can cause life-altering injuries or fatalities in a matter of seconds. Under Ontario’s Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, snowmobiles must be registered and insured, which may give injured riders access to Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) regardless of fault. In cases involving another party’s negligence, a tort claim may also be available. Because Ontario’s limitation periods and notice requirements can be strict, seeking legal advice as soon as possible can help protect your rights and preserve your claim. Contact our personal injury team to schedule a consultation.
Snowmobile Accident Services We Offer
After a snowmobile accident, we can help you navigate the insurance process, determine liability, and pursue the compensation available to you. Our services include:
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SABS Claims: Helping you access no-fault accident benefits for medical care, rehabilitation, attendant care, and income replacement, regardless of who caused the accident
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Tort Claims Against Negligent Parties: Pursuing compensation from the driver, trail operator, equipment manufacturer, or landowner whose negligence caused or contributed to your injuries
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Insurance Claims Guidance: Advising on your obligations and rights under your snowmobile insurance policy, and responding when insurers deny or undervalue your claim
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Short & Long-Term Disability Claims: Assisting injured riders whose injuries prevent them from returning to work
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Wrongful Death Claims: Representing families who have lost a loved one in a fatal snowmobile accident and need to understand their legal options
Our Approach to Snowmobile Accident Cases
A snowmobile accident can change everything in an instant. In the weeks that follow, you and your family are often managing physical recovery, financial stress, and an insurance process that can feel adversarial when you are least equipped to navigate it. Our approach begins with removing that burden. From your first consultation, your Cohen Highley lawyer takes responsibility for managing the legal and insurance-related demands of your claim so that your energy can go toward recovery.
We also recognize that legal support after a serious injury is about more than documents and negotiations. Our personal injury team works to connect clients with the physical and mental healthcare resources, accessibility supports, and rehabilitation services they need throughout the process. Our role is to support you and your loved ones along every step of the path to recovery, and to ensure that the parties responsible are held accountable.
Why Choose Cohen Highley LLP
Cohen Highley LLP has been providing legal services to individuals and families throughout Southwestern Ontario for decades, with offices in London, Kitchener, Windsor, Strathroy, and Sarnia. For injured snowmobile riders and their families, that local presence matters. Our lawyers understand the communities, the trails, and the circumstances that bring clients to us, and they are accessible when you need them. We hold ourselves accountable for the quality of our work on every file, and we are committed to meeting the needs of our clients while acting fairly, firmly, and with integrity.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a snowmobile accident, we encourage you to reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have the right to compensation after a snowmobile accident in Ontario even if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Ontario’s contributory negligence rules allow an injured person to pursue compensation even when they share some responsibility for the accident. Your award may be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault, but you are not automatically barred from recovering damages. Speaking with a lawyer as early as possible helps you understand how fault may be assessed in your specific situation.
How long do I have to file a snowmobile accident claim in Ontario?
In most cases, Ontario’s general limitation period gives you two years from the date of the accident to start a lawsuit against a negligent party. However, this window can be significantly shorter in certain circumstances. For example, if your claim involves a government entity such as a municipality, the notice period can be as short as ten days. Accident Benefits claims have their own separate deadlines. Given how quickly these timelines can close, contacting a lawyer promptly after your accident is strongly recommended.
Does snowmobile insurance cover my injuries regardless of who was at fault?
Under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, snowmobiles operated in Ontario must be insured, and that insurance provides access to SABS. This means that if your snowmobile or the snowmobile involved in your accident was properly insured, you may be eligible for benefits to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, attendant care, and income replacement, regardless of who caused the accident. A lawyer can help you understand which benefits apply to your injuries and ensure you receive the full entitlement.
What does it cost to speak with a Cohen Highley personal injury lawyer about my snowmobile accident?
The initial consultation is at no cost to you. If you decide to retain us, our personal injury team works on a contingency fee basis, so you are not billed for our legal fees unless your case results in a win or a settlement. When a contingency fee applies, we charge no more than 30% of your settlement or award for damages and costs.
What if the snowmobile involved in my accident was uninsured?
If the snowmobile that caused your injuries was not insured, you may still have options. Ontario’s Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund may provide a source of compensation in cases where no applicable insurance policy exists. The rules governing these claims are complex, which is another reason why early legal advice is valuable.
Our legal team is accessible, innovative, and professional.
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