Toronto Personal Injury & LTD Lawyer

Howie, Sacks and Henry LLP

Toronto Personal Injury & LTD Lawyer

Howard R. Blitstein is a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and a trusted Toronto long-term disability lawyer and personal injury litigator who has devoted his career to ensuring that injured and disabled clients secure the financial stability and access to medical and rehabilitative care they need to reclaim their lives. When insurers deny or delay what clients are rightfully owed – whether through a disability denial, a disputed accident benefits claim, or an unresolved personal injury matter – Howard is prepared to take the fight all the way to trial.

Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002

Howard’s practice covers a broad range of serious personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, accident benefits disputes, slip and fall injuries, and long-term and short-term disability claims. Across all of these areas, his approach is the same: thorough preparation, genuine compassion for the people he represents, and a willingness to advance even the most complex and sensitive cases to trial when that is what it takes to achieve a just result.

Howard understands that disability and injury claims often involve not just physical harm but significant emotional, financial, and personal disruption. His clients include individuals managing the consequences of serious accidents, those fighting insurance companies after disability benefit denials, including claims involving mental health diagnoses – and families navigating medical negligence claims. In each situation, Howard approaches the file with the sensitivity and professional diligence the circumstances demand, while remaining a determined and skilled advocate for the result his clients deserve.

A Community-Minded Lawyer With a Commitment to Access to Justice

Howard firmly believes that personal injury lawyers carry a responsibility that extends beyond their individual clients – to the communities they serve. He is the co-chair of the annual ‘Law Slam Tennis Challenge,’ a charitable tennis tournament organized by and played by lawyers, which raises thousands of dollars each year for organizations including Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Pro Bono Law Ontario. Pro Bono Law Ontario works to expand access to justice for individuals who need legal assistance but cannot afford it – a cause that reflects Howard’s broader conviction that the legal system should be accessible to all.

Howard is a recognized member of the Toronto personal injury bar, holding membership in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and the Medico-Legal Society. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers® in Canada in the Personal Injury category and is a Lexpert® Ranked Lawyer in 2026, reflecting the esteem in which his peers hold his work.

Howard Handles Injuries or Disability Claims Resulting From:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents – Car, Truck and Bus Collisions
• Motorcycle and Cycling Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Long-Term Disability Benefit Denials
• Short-Term Disability Benefit Denials
• Accident Benefits Claims (SABS)
• Medical Malpractice
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Catastrophic and Serious Injury Claims
• Brain Injury Claims
• Spinal Cord Injury Claims
• Insurance Disputes and Coverage Litigation
• Wrongful Death and Fatal Accident Claims

Education

• Called to the Ontario Bar: 2002
• LLB – University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law (2001)
• BA (Honours) – University of Western Ontario (1998)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
• The Advocates’ Society
• Ontario Bar Association
• Toronto Lawyers Association
• Medico-Legal Society

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Lawyers® in Canada – Personal Injury Category
• Lexpert® Ranked Lawyer – 2026
• Canada’s Best Law Firms – Personal Injury (Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, since 2011)

Community Involvement

• Law Slam Tennis Challenge – Co-chair (annual charity tennis tournament raising thousands of dollars for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Pro Bono Law Ontario)

Free Consultation – Contact Howard Blitstein

If you or a member of your family has been denied disability benefits or suffered a serious injury anywhere in Ontario, Howard Blitstein and the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP are available 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation. There is no fee unless your case is successfully resolved.

Call: 877-771-7006  |  Direct: 416-361-7568

Email: hrblitstein@hshlawyers.com

Website: hshlawyers.com

Acts on Contingency Fee Basis – No Upfront Payment.

Home, Hospital and Rehab Centre Visits available upon request.