Privacy Policy

Your privacy is treated with the same discretion, care, and professionalism that defines our practice.

 

At DR Injury & Disability Law, we are committed to protecting the confidentiality and privacy of the personal information entrusted to us. As legal professionals governed by the Law Society of Ontario, we recognize that safeguarding personal information is fundamental to the integrity of the solicitor-client relationship.

 

1. Our Commitment

 

DR Injury & Disability Law (“the Firm”) collects, uses, and protects personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), together with our professional and ethical obligations as lawyers practicing in Ontario.

 

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, securely, and only for proper purposes connected to our legal services and website operations.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

 

Contact Information

 

Name, telephone number, email address, mailing address

 

Inquiry or Matter Information

 

Details relating to your accident, injury, disability claim, or other legal issue

 

Identification or Verification Information

 

Information required to verify identity or comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations where applicable

 

Information may be collected when you contact the Firm by phone, email, contact form, consultation request, or otherwise communicate with us.

 

3. Purpose of Collection

 

We collect, use, and disclose personal information only where reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes, including to:

 

• respond to your inquiry

• assess whether we are able to assist with your matter

• provide legal advice and representation

• communicate with you throughout your matter

• maintain client files and internal records

• comply with legal, regulatory, insurance, accounting, and professional obligations

• operate, maintain, and improve our website

 

We do not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.

 

4. Confidentiality and Professional Obligations

 

As members of the Ontario legal profession, we are bound by strict duties of confidentiality.

 

Personal information and communications provided to the Firm are handled in accordance with our professional obligations, including the protection of confidential client information and, where applicable, solicitor-client privilege.

 

Access to personal information is restricted to those within the Firm who require it in connection with their duties.

 

5. Consent

 

By contacting the Firm, submitting information through this Website, or otherwise providing personal information to us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

Depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information, consent may be express or implied.

 

You may withdraw your consent, subject to legal, ethical, contractual, or professional obligations that may require us to retain or continue to use certain information.

 

6. Disclosure of Information

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

 

Personal information may be disclosed where necessary and appropriate, including:

 

• to courts, tribunals, experts, service providers, insurers, investigators, or opposing parties in the course of advancing a legal matter

• to trusted third-party providers who support the Firm’s operations, such as secure technology, document management, or cloud storage providers

• where disclosure is required or authorized by law, court order, subpoena, or regulatory authority

• where necessary to protect the rights, safety, confidentiality, or property of the Firm, its clients, or others

 

Where third-party providers are engaged, we take reasonable steps to ensure that information is protected appropriately.

 

7. Data Security

 

The Firm uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, misuse, or modification.

 

These safeguards may include:

• restricted internal accesspassword-protected systems

• secure file storage

• managed technology systems and service providers

• secure communication and document handling practices where appropriate

 

While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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8. Retention of Information

 

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and to satisfy legal, regulatory, professional, accounting, and record-keeping requirements, including those applicable to lawyers practicing in Ontario.

 

When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed, deleted, or anonymized, as appropriate.

 

9. Your Rights

 

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

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• request access to personal information we hold about you

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

• withdraw consent to certain uses of your information

• inquire about how your personal information has been collected, used, or disclosed

 

Written requests may be directed to the Firm using the contact information set out below.

 

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

 

This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use the site.

 

These technologies may help us:

 

• monitor website performance

• understand visitor engagement

• improve usability and content

• evaluate general traffic patterns

 

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

 

11. Third-Party Links

 

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or reference.

 

DR Injury & Disability Law is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they access.

 

12. Changes to This Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, professional obligations, technology, or Firm practices.

 

The current version will always be posted on this page.

 

13. Contact Us

 

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information, please contact:

 

DR Injury & Disability Law

admin@drinjurylaw.ca

(416) 668-3944