Barrie Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

A spinal cord injury can change every part of your life – your mobility, independence, ability to work, and long-term security. At Foster Injury Law, our Barrie spinal cord injury lawyers are able to help individuals and families facing paraplegia, quadriplegia, serious back and neck injuries, and complex nerve damage after serious accidents in Barrie and across Simcoe County.

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From our Barrie office near Highway 400 and Mapleview Drive, we assist clients throughout the region — including people injured in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Midland, and Orillia. For a broader overview of our work in Simcoe County, visit our Barrie personal injury lawyers page.

Where Spinal Cord Injuries Happen in Barrie & Simcoe County

Many spinal cord injuries in Barrie occur on high-speed corridors such as Highway 400 and Highway 11, including the routes toward Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Midland.

Other serious injuries occur on Mapleview Drive, Bayfield Street, Big Bay Point Road, Essa Road and Duckworth Street. Winter conditions — snow, ice, slush, and reduced visibility — often increase the severity of collisions that lead to catastrophic injuries.

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Types of Spinal Cord and Serious Spine Injury Cases We Handle

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We represent clients suffering spinal trauma from:

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• Car collisions and multi-vehicle crashes
• Motorcycle crashes across Barrie, Innisfil, and Simcoe County
• Impacts involving SUVs, pickup trucks, or commercial vehicles
• Slip and falls or trip and falls on unsafe property
• Falls from height, deck or stair failures, and severe impact trauma
• Bicycle collisions and pedestrian impacts
• Snowmobile and ATV crashes
• Trauma causing nerve damage and spinal cord involvement

Many clients also suffer concurrent neurological injuries. To understand how these injuries interact, see our brain injury lawyers page.

You can also view our main overview page for spinal cord injury lawyers.

When Does a Spinal Cord Injury Qualify as “Catastrophic”?

Under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), a spinal cord injury may be designated as a catastrophic impairment when it involves:

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• Paraplegia or quadriplegia
• Incomplete spinal cord injury with profound mobility loss
• Permanent and serious loss of use of limbs or trunk
• 55% "Whole Person Impairment"

For more information on catastrophic impairment, visit our catastrophic injury lawyers page. A catastrophic designation dramatically increases the medical, rehab, and attendant-care benefits available to you.

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Accident Benefits & Lawsuits After a Spinal Cord Injury

Individuals suffering a spinal cord injury in an accident involving a motor vehicle have two potential claims:

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1. Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS)

Accident benefits may include:

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• Medical and rehabilitation funding
• Attendant care
• Income replacement
• Housekeeping (when applicable)
• Case management
• Assistive devices and transportation support

We help clients gather the medical and functional evidence needed to support a catastrophic designation and challenge improper insurer denials.

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2. Tort Lawsuit Against the At-Fault Party

A tort claim may compensate you for:

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• Pain and suffering
• Future care and rehabilitation
• Past and future income loss
• Home and vehicle modifications
• Attendant care and personal support
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Family Law Act claims for loved ones

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Our goal is to fully document the ongoing medical, functional, and financial consequences of your injury.

Sometimes, individuals suffering a spinal cord injury have a third potential claim if they have access to a long-term disability policy. We are also able to assist this aspect of the legal process. You can visit our Barrie long term disability lawyer page to learn more about disability claims.

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Where Barrie Clients Receive Treatment

Many of our clients first receive emergency care or surgery at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie.

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Long-term rehabilitation may involve:

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• Ontario spinal cord rehabilitation centres
• Local physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinics
• Adaptive equipment and mobility specialists
• Community-based programs across Simcoe County

We work with treating providers, independent neurology specialists, and functional assessors to evaluate your long-term needs.

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Community Support & Resources

Many spinal cord injury victims also benefit from the support available through Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, including peer support, community programs, and advocacy resources.

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Compensation in Spinal Cord Injury Claims

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Compensation can include:

• Pain and suffering
• Past and future income loss
• Attendant care and future care costs
• Mobility devices, equipment, and home modifications
• Accessible vehicle modifications
• Psychological therapy and support
• Housekeeping and maintenance
• Family Law Act compensation

We build clear, comprehensive evidence packages that reflect long-term medical, functional, and financial needs.

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How Our Barrie Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Help

We assist with:

• Free consultation
• Explaining SABS and tort rights
• Insurer paperwork and deadlines
• Coordinating neurological and functional assessments
• Challenging denials or benefit cuts
• Gathering medical and functional evidence
• Negotiating with insurers
• Preparing cases for litigation when required

Our role is to protect your long-term wellbeing while you focus on recovery.

What to Do After a Spinal Cord Injury

• Obtain emergency medical care
• Follow specialist instructions
• Report the accident
• Notify your insurer (be cautious with detailed statements)
• Keep records of symptoms, rehab, and limitations
• Contact a spinal cord injury lawyer early so evidence is preserved

Related Pages 

• Brain injury lawyers• Catastrophic injury lawyers​

• Motorcycle accident lawyers
• Bicycle accident lawyers
• Spinal cord injury lawyers overview

• Kitchener personal injury lawyers​

Talk to a Barrie Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

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If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord or serious spine injury in Barrie or Simcoe County, contact Foster Injury Law for a free consultation.

We work on a contingency basis — you pay no fees unless your case is successfully resolved. Call 705-408-4438 or use our contact form.

We can meet at our Barrie office, at your home, at hospital, or by telephone/video.