Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer

Adam Wagman is one of the experienced injury lawyers Toronto has recognized at the very top of the profession – a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, former Managing Partner, former President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, and the 2022 Best Lawyers® Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year in Toronto. For nearly three decades, Adam has devoted his practice to fighting, with compassion and tenacity, for accident victims and their families to secure the full compensation they deserve.

Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 1996

Adam’s practice centres on serious and catastrophic personal injury litigation – motor vehicle accidents, brain injury claims, spinal cord injuries, pedestrian and cycling accidents, slip and fall, long-term disability, and fatal accident claims. He approaches every file with the same standard: thorough preparation, a deep understanding of the medical evidence, and a proven willingness to take a case to trial when insurers refuse to offer fair compensation.

As an avid cyclist and runner himself, Adam brings a particular passion to cases involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists – vulnerable road users whose injuries are often catastrophic and whose rights can be among the hardest to enforce. He has conducted many successful jury and judge-alone trials, arbitrations, and appeals to the Court of Appeal of Ontario, giving him the courtroom depth that distinguishes the very best injury litigators from those who merely settle files.

A National Leader in Personal Injury Law

Adam’s standing in the legal community is exceptional even among his already distinguished colleagues at HSH. Canadian Lawyer Magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in 2017 – recognizing him as a Changemaker in the personal injury field. He served as President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association in 2016-2017, and received the OTLA Distinguished Service Award in 2024. The Law Society of Ontario has certified him as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, and he has been consistently recognized in both the Lexpert® and Best Lawyers® in Canada directories for his achievements in personal injury litigation.

Chair of Ontario’s Premier Motor Vehicle Law Summit

Since 2018, the Law Society of Ontario has invited Adam to chair its annual Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit – one of Ontario’s leading continuing legal education programs, educating more than 1,000 lawyers and legal professionals each year on the latest developments in motor vehicle law. This ongoing leadership role reflects the breadth of Adam’s expertise and the trust that Ontario’s legal profession places in his judgment and experience.

Adam has presented and co-chaired at countless legal conferences and associations throughout his career, including the OTLA Fall Conference, the OBA, the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators, and the Medical-Legal Society of Toronto. He has contributed widely to legal publications and media commentary – including CBC News, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Law Times, and the Toronto Star – making him one of the most publicly recognized voices in Ontario personal injury law.

Notable Results (Past results are not predictive of future outcomes)

• $3.45 Million – Sales agent suffered severe chronic pain following multiple sternal fractures in two motor vehicle accidents
• $3.2 Million – Construction worker sustained brain injury and fractures following a motorcycle accident
• $3.0 Million – Pedestrian sustained brain injury after being struck by an A-Frame sign on a windy day
• $2 Million – Fast food owner/chef suffered brain injury after being struck by a car
• $600,000 – Retired senior couple suffered mild brain injury and physical impairments
• $557,000 – Kitchen manager suffered mild head injury in car accident

Adam Handles Injuries or Deaths Resulting From:

• Car, Truck, and Bus Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
• Brain Injury Claims – including Mild, Moderate and Catastrophic TBI
• Spinal Cord Injury Claims
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Claims
• Accident Benefits Claims (SABS)
• Fatal Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
• Insurance Disputes
• Product Liability Injuries

Education

• Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 1996
• LLB – University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (1994)
• BA, Mathematics – University of Western Ontario (1990)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Immediate Past President (2017–Present)
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – President (2016-2017)
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – President-Elect (2015-2016)
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Board Member (2008-Present)
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Member (1996-Present)
• Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA) – Member
• The Advocates’ Society (1996-Present)
• Canadian Bar Association (1996-Present)
• Toronto Lawyers Association (1996-Present)
• Ontario Bar Association (1996-Present)
• Medical-Legal Society of Toronto (1996-Present)

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation, Toronto (2022)
• OTLA Distinguished Service Award (2024)
• Canadian Lawyer Magazine – Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada, Changemaker (2017)
• Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation – Law Society of Ontario
• Ontario Brain Injury Association Professional Award (2008)
• Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory – Consistently Recommended in Personal Injury Law
• Lexpert® Ranked Lawyer – 2026
• Best Lawyers® in Canada – Personal Injury Law Category
• Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Hall of Fame
•  Canada’s Best Law Firms – Personal Injury (Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, since 2011)

Community Involvement

• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Elected President (2016/17)
• Peel Halton Acquired Brain Injury Services (PHABIS) – Board of Directors (1996–2007)
• Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) – Board of Directors, Founding Member (2003–2008)
• Ontario Association of Community Based Boards for Acquired Brain Injury Services – Past President
• Toronto Region Case Management Steering Committee – Member
• FSCO Automobile Insurance Stakeholder Advisory Committee – Member
• FSCO Automobile Legal Advisory Committee – Member
• ADR Chambers Counsel Forum – Member
• Practical Law Canada – Advisory Committee Member
• Bench and Bar Committee, Toronto Region – Ontario Superior Court

Free Consultation – Contact Adam Wagman

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured anywhere in Ontario, Adam Wagman and the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP are available 24/7 for a free consultation. There is no fee unless your case is successfully resolved.

Call: 877-771-7006  |  Direct: 416-361-0988

Email: adamwagman@hshlawyers.com

Website: hshlawyers.com

Acts on Contingency Fee Basis – No Upfront Payment.

Home, Hospital and Rehab Centre Visits available upon request.