What is Oatley, Vigmond's reputation for results in court?
Our reputation with insurance companies, lawyers and judges has been built on many years of hard work, dedication to our clients’ rights and creativity. The Ontario Trial Lawyers’ Association established a lecture series in 1999 known as the "Roger Oatley Lectures in Jury Advocacy" to recognize Roger Oatley’s success with juries and his contribution to the teaching of jury advocacy to trial lawyers. Innovative techniques developed by Roger, Jim Vigmond and Dean Edgell are now used by successful advocates throughout Canada. In the 12 month period ending in March 2000, Roger Oatley and his team completed 5 major jury trials where the jury awarded more than the defendant offered prior to the trial. Such a record is unprecedented. Lawyers from around the province refer difficult cases to Oatley, Vigmond in recognition of our ability to get the best possible results for our client.

Which lawyer at Oatley, Vigmond should act for me?
If you are unsure who should act for you, the following information may be of assistance to you or you may contact Roger Oatley, Jim Vigmond or Dean Edgell directly for their advice. Roger, Jim and Dean have practiced personal injury law exclusively throughout their careers. All of the lawyers with the firm work with Roger, Jim and Dean as part of their teams.

Roger began his practice in 1972, Jim started his practice in 1983 and Dean’s career began in 1985. Each of them has broad experience in virtually every kind of injury and every kind of situation in which injuries arise. Dean Edgell has experience representing persons with permanent disabilities from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and orthopedic injuries and special expertise in accident benefits claims against insurance companies. Jim Vigmond has special expertise in disability claims, chronic pain and fibromyalgia claims as well as neurotrauma. Roger Oatley focuses his practice on serious orthopedic injuries, brain injury and spinal cord trauma. Roger and Jim both handle medical malpractice claims as well.

Do I have a case? What do I do next?
It's as easy as calling our office, either in Barrie at (705) 726-9021 or in Toronto at (416) 225-6550 and introducing yourself to our receptionist. You will be referred to the responsible legal assistant who will ask you for the details of your potential claim. The legal assistant will review the information provided by you with the partner that you have chosen to help you and the legal assistant will contact you to arrange an appointment.
For general inquiries, please contact the personal injury team by sending an e-mail to: personalinjury@oatleyvigmond.com

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If you have faced a tragic injury or loss, you will have many questions. At first, it’s a matter of timely direction. Where do you begin? Do you have a claim? How fast must you act? Later, it may be help navigating through the complex maze of accident benefits to get interim benefits. Our clients speak of our unwavering commitment, our constant support. Someone
is always available to offer
advice, encouragement, and words of wisdom.

   

"I know now that I was right in trusting the Oatley, Vigmond team with the security and the future of my family and myself."

Paul Buckland