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Don't Let a Vacation Accident Ruin Your Future.
You’re never just a visitor. Ontario residents injured in California receive trusted guidance and local legal support.
A Legal Partner You Can Trust Beyond Borders
When you’re injured far from home, trust matters. Our services are built on a bedrock partnership with The Simon Law Group, a highly experienced firm that treats every client with care and experience they deserve. You get the advantage of an Ontario-licensed office and the expertise of a seasoned California law firm.
About The Simon Law Group
Elite California Trial Power, Tailored for Ontario Residents.
Navigating a California injury claim from Ontario shouldn't feel like a shot in the dark. By combining our expertise in Ontario law with The Simon Law Group’s legendary litigation record, you get a seamless legal bridge from Ontario to California.
$600 Million+
Recovered for Clients
250+ years
of Combined trial experience
5 California Offices
fighting for you on the ground
California Areas Served by The Simon Law Group
Meet the Team
Meet Robert Simon
Robert T. Simon is the co-founder and lead trial attorney of The Simon Law Group, where he has transformed a boutique practice into a nationally recognized, nine-figure firm with offices across California, Arizona, and Texas. A specialist in catastrophic injury and commercial carrier litigation, Robert is widely noted for securing massive verdicts in spine injury and trucking cases. His advocacy has earned him multiple "Trial Lawyer of the Year" awards and leadership roles in organizations like ABOTA, CAOC, and CAALA, where he serves as the ethics committee chair. A pioneer in the industry, he co-founded Justice HQ and was named Pepperdine School of Law’s Alumnus of the Year in 2022.
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We Help Ontario Residents Injured in California
We help Ontario residents navigate the legal process with total confidence. Your journey begins with us in Ontario and moves seamlessly to the trial experts at The Simon Law Group. While we protect your Ontario rights and manage OHIP subrogation, the Simon Law Group fights for the maximum settlement available under California law.
How it Works
Your Legal Bridge
Justice shouldn't stop at the border. Our unique process is designed to give you the best of both worlds: immediate access to premier California trial advocacy and the continued protection of your Ontario insurance and healthcare benefits. From the moment you contact us, we coordinate a dual-jurisdiction strategy that handles the heavy lifting in California while you focus on getting better at home.
Step 1
Intake
The moment you contact us, we connect you directly with our elite California trial partners. They launch an immediate investigation on the ground to preserve evidence and start building your high-stakes claim.Step 2
Action
While our California partners litigate your case, we stay by your side in Ontario. We work hard to protect your Ontario benefits and to maximize your Ontario insurance entitlementsStep 3
Results
Our California partners help you navigate the U.S. court system, while we handle the complexities of the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits regime, giving you access to legal representation in multiple jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
We believe that clarity is the first step toward recovery. Because a California injury claim involves different statutes and insurance regulations than we have in Ontario, we’ve compiled this FAQ to help you.
Why should I talk to You for a California accident?
Most California lawyers have little understanding of the Ontario insurance system, OHIP subrogation, or the SEF 44 Family Protection Endorsement. If you hire a U.S. firm directly, they may settle your case for an amount that seems fair in California but inadvertently triggers a “clawback” from OHIP or disqualifies you from accessing additional millions in coverage available through your Ontario auto policy.
Will I have to travel back to California for my legal case?
In almost all instances, no. Through digital filings and remote depositions, The Simon Law Group, our referral partner handles the entire California legal process while you remain at home in Canada.
How does my Ontario insurance work with a California accident?
This is where cross-border expertise is vital. If the at-fault driver in California has “minimum limits” insurance—which is often much lower than Canadian standards—we look to your Ontario policy’s SEF 44 Family Protection Endorsement to cover the difference. We also manage “subrogation” issues, ensuring that any medical costs covered by OHIP or your private Canadian travel insurance are handled correctly during the settlement. Without this specialized knowledge, you could be left with unexpected bills or lose out on thousands of dollars in available coverage.
Is there a deadline to start my claim?
Yes. California has a strict Statute of Limitations for personal injury. If you wait until you return home and settle back into your routine to seek legal advice, you may miss critical deadlines that permanently bar you from recovering compensation. It is essential to engage our cross-border team as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
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