Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer

Howie, Sacks and Henry LLP

Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer

Joel Dick is a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and an experienced North York car accident lawyer and personal injury litigator whose practice covers some of the most consequential and complex cases in Ontario civil litigation – from catastrophic motor vehicle and cycling accidents to institutional liability, correctional officer negligence, and wrongful convictions. A Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation recognized in both the Lexpert® and Best Lawyers® in Canada directories, Joel brings deep legal skill, genuine compassion, and a commitment to systemic accountability to every file he takes on.

Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002

Joel’s personal injury practice spans motor vehicle accidents, bike and pedestrian injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fatal accident claims, slip and fall cases, accident benefits, and long-term disability disputes. He has handled an exceptionally broad range of plaintiff-side matters, including amputations, catastrophic brain injuries, truck accident claims, and fatality claims involving young children and families.

Joel is recognized as a thought leader in the personal injury field, regularly presenting to legal associations, writing for industry publications, and providing media commentary on personal injury and correctional negligence matters. He has served as an instructor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, teaching insurance law, and earlier in his career served as an adjudicator on the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for three years.

Ontario’s Leading Correctional Misconduct Lawyer

One of Joel’s most distinctive and socially important practice areas is his advocacy for individuals who have been subjected to miscarriages of justice, wrongful convictions, or negligence by correctional officers. As a correctional misconduct lawyer, he is dedicated not just to achieving compensation for his clients, but to systemic reform within Ontario’s correctional institutions. His efforts have led to successful outcomes and, through participation in a coroner’s inquest, have contributed to concrete policy recommendations for correctional facilities – a form of advocacy that extends far beyond any individual case.

In addition to his legal career, Joel is a published author, contributing three short stories to the Yorkland Publishing collection ‘Tender Worlds: Tales of the Real and Surreal’ – and is the founding president of Next Generation Energy Alternatives, a charity promoting renewable energy technologies.

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

• $1,300,000 in benefits – Young child suffered a brain injury in a motor vehicle accident
• $1 Million – Young mother who lost two children in a motor vehicle accident
• $698,000 – Self-employed man left with significant pain following roll-over accident, preventing return to work
• $675,000 – Retired senior suffered catastrophic injuries when struck by car while crossing road
• $557,000 – Kitchen manager suffered mild head injury in car accident
• $300,000 – Roofer suffered serious brain injury after falling down a flight of stairs

Joel Handles Injuries or Claims Resulting From:

• Car, Truck and Bus Accidents
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
• Brain Injury Claims
• Spinal Cord Injury Claims
• Fatal Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Claims
• Accident Benefits Claims (SABS)
• Correctional Misconduct and Officer Negligence
• Institutional Liability
• Wrongful Convictions and Miscarriages of Justice
• Solicitors’ Negligence

Education

• Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002
• JD – University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (2001)
• MA, International Relations – University of Toronto (2001)
• MA, Peace Studies – Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Indiana (1998)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• The Law Society of Ontario
• Ontario Bar Association
• The Advocates’ Society
• Canadian Prison Law Association
• Law Union of Ontario

Awards & Recognitions

• Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation – Law Society of Ontario (2019)
• Best Lawyers® in Canada – Personal Injury Category
• Lexpert® – Listed for Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability
• Canada’s Best Law Firms – Personal Injury (Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, since 2011)

Community Involvement

• Next Generation Energy Alternatives – Founding President (renewable energy charity, 2006-Present)
• Child Advocacy Project – Pro Bono Lawyer (2006–2008)
• Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program – Community Volunteer
• Laughter Heals – Board Member
• OBA Law Day Program – Volunteer (2018)
• Seneca College Advocacy Course – Mock Trial Judge

Free Consultation – Contact D. Joel Dick

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a car accident or any other incident in North York, Toronto or anywhere in Ontario, Joel Dick 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: 416-572-3516

Email: djdick@hshlawyers.com

Website: hshlawyers.com

Acts on Contingency Fee Basis – No Upfront Payment.

Home, Hospital and Rehab Centre Visits available upon request.