Adam Wagman

"My goal is to help people who truly need help. Being a personal injury lawyer is the best way that I can think of to accomplish this goal. I have the rare pleasure of leaving my clients at the end of a case in a much better position than when they first met with me. It is an extremely rewarding profession."

Adam is honoured to have been named one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine. After serving many years on the Board of Directors, he was elected to be President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) for 2016-2017. Adam’s practice is devoted to personal injury litigation, accident benefits claims and other disability and insurance litigation. He fights tirelessly, and with compassion, for the rights of accident victims and strives to ensure that they receive appropriate compensation for all of their losses. He focuses on serious, catastrophic injury claims no matter how they happen. Adam has extensive experience in brain injury claims and spinal cord injury claims. As an avid cyclist and runner, he has a special interest in helping people injured in pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle accidents.

The former managing partner at HSH, Adam is recognized as a leader in the legal community. He is currently President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), and was President-Elect of OTLA in 2015-2016. He is a member of and has held leadership roles in a number of professional associations and organizations. Adam is also passionate about his involvement in pro bono and community associations, such as the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer and was a member of the award-winning rock band, “SoSumi,” which performed to raise money and awareness for various charitable organizations.

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Fatal Accidents
• Slip and Fall Claims
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Claims
• Bike and Pedestrian Accidents

• Merg Kong v. Personal Insurance Company of Canada, FSCO P06-00007 (2008)
• Gostick v. Squance, 2007 ONCA 674 (Court of Appeal 2007)
• Jean Marc Serret v. Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund, FSCO A07-001067 (2007)
• Adabi Ghomi v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, FSCO P00-00024 (2001)
• Harroun (Litigation Guardian of) v. Turriff, 50 O.R. (3d) 634 (Court of Appeal 2000)
• Mangat v. Non-Marine Underwriters, FSCO A99–000182 (2000)
• Cole v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, FSCO A99–000366 (2000)
• Zeppieri v. Liberty Mutual, FSCO A96–000313 (1998)
• MacAulay v. General Accident, A96–001971 (1998)
• Dipietro v. Allstate, FSCO A97–001522 (1998)

• Lisa Gelman, Gelman & Associates
• Howard Manis, Macdonald Sager Manis LLP

• $3.45 Million – Sales agent suffered severe chronic pain, following multiple sternal fractures, in two motor vehicle accidents
• $2 Million – Fast food owner/chef suffered brain injury after being struck by car
• $1.15 Million – High school student suffered brain injury and fracture to his neck
• $600,000 – Retired senior couple suffered mild brain injury and physical impairments
• $557,000 – Kitchen manager suffered mild head injury in car accident

• George H: “From my first meeting with Adam, through following interaction with Joel, staff and third party professionals I always felt I was in the hands of true professionals…”
• Baljeet B.: “Adam and his team fought hard to make sure I received everything I was entitled and a great settlement…“
• Nicholas K.: “I would like to sincerely thank Adam Wagman for his professionalism while helping me and my family through a very devastating time…”
• Feroza L.: “Adam not only cared for me and my family, but he understood and supported me during the process. I would be extremely happy to recommend Howie Sacks and Henry with Adam Wagman as the lead counsel…”
• Jonathan B.: “Upon receiving the closure letter in my accident case, I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to you Adam, Tania, Pryia, Katrina and Joel…”
• Susan I.: “I absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend Adam Wagman, in my opinion there is not a better, more efficient or effective lawyer…”

• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association:
  • Immediate Past President, 2017 – 2018
  • President, 2016-2017
    
  • President Elect, 2015 – 2016
  • Board Member, 2008 – Present
  • Member, 1996 – Present

• Canadian Bar Association, 1996 – Present
• The Advocates Society, 1996 – Present
• Toronto Lawyers Association, 1996 – Present
• Ontario Bar Associati