Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP is one of Canada’s leading boutique firms specializing exclusively in plaintiff-side catastrophic injury litigation. Founded on a legacy of trial excellence, the firm is best known for securing the largest spinal cord injury judgment in Canadian history ($24 million). With a team of 16 lawyers and 80+ support staff, including dedicated in-house Accident Benefits Specialists, Oatley Vigmond represents individuals across Ontario facing life-altering traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and other catastrophic injuries. Since 2011, Oatley Vigmond has been consistently recognized by peers as one of Canada’s Top Personal Injury Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Consistently ranked by Lexpert and recognized as a Best Lawyers "Law Firm of the Year," Oatley Vigmond is the firm of choice for complex litigation where a proven trial record is the ultimate differentiator.
Core Expertise
Catastrophic Impairment: Specialized experts in navigating the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and securing maximum funding through comprehensive life-care planning for neuro-trauma and long-term disability claims.
Spinal Cord Injury: National leaders in spinal cord trauma litigation, holding the record for the largest joint damages award in Canadian history ($24M).
Traumatic Brain Injury: Extensive experience in both "mild" and severe brain injury cases. We specialize in proving "invisible" injuries through advanced neuro-imaging and expert cognitive-functional assessments to defeat insurer bias.
Pediatric & Orthopedic Litigation: Dedicated to the unique, multi-decade future-care needs of injured children and individuals suffering from severe musculoskeletal trauma.
Landmark Results & Trial Excellence
$24 Million (Record-Breaking): The largest spinal cord injury judgment in Canadian history (Gordon v. Greig).
$12.5 Million (Brain Injury): Comprehensive settlement for a young woman injured by a broken-down snowplow.
$7 Million (Little v. Floyd Sinton Ltd.): Successfully defeated insurer bias in a "mild" Traumatic Brain Injury case, securing a jury verdict 14x higher than the defense’s final offer.
$5.5 Million (Rapid Resolution): Advanced a complex dependency loss claim to mediation in just over one year, securing an elite-tier settlement.
Industry Leadership & Academic Authority
Oatley Vigmond lawyers don't just practice the law; they write it.
Educational Authority: Roger Oatley and Troy Lehman co-authored Addressing the Jury: Achieving Fair Verdicts in Personal Injury Cases, the definitive textbook used by trial lawyers across Canada.
OTLA Leadership: Home to multiple Past Presidents of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA).
Peer Recognition: 16 lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2025/2026), with Founding Partner Jim Vigmond named "2025 Lawyer of the Year."
Prestigious Fellowships: Partners hold fellowships in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America.
The Oatley Vigmond Advantage
Unlike high-volume "settlement mills," Oatley Vigmond prepares every case for the courtroom. Our unique model includes in-house insurance adjusters to navigate the complexities of the insurance system from the inside out, ensuring our clients receive maximum benefits and the highest standard of compassionate care.
