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Published: July 16, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Cape Breton, you deserve a legal team that is dedicated to helping you through this challenging time. At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we are proud to serve Cape Breton and the surrounding areas, providing expert legal support for personal injury claims.

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Cape Breton

Injury-causing accidents can happen to anyone. Even the most cautious person is susceptible to accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. When the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party causes an accident, unsuspecting people can easily sustain serious injuries as a result.

Preventable accidents are among the leading causes of injuries requiring hospitalization in Cape Breton. Residents of the island frequently sustain injuries in motor vehicle collisions, boating accidents, off-highway vehicle crashes, slip and fall accidents on other people’s properties, and other calamities caused by the negligence of another party or entity. Severe accident-related injuries often require long periods of hospitalization, major lifestyle adjustments, and substantial financial losses.

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For more than 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has been helping people across Atlantic Canada pursue the compensation they deserve for their personal injury claims. As one of the country’s longest-standing personal injury law firms, our practice is devoted entirely to injury law and helping accident victims–it’s all we do.

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Common Injuries in Accidents

Common examples of injuries acquired in traumatic accidents throughout the province include:

  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Strains and sprains
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Facial and dental injuries
  • Internal organ damage
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Concussions
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Amputations
  • And more

When accident victims sustain injuries as the result of someone else’s wrongful conduct, they may find themselves incurring expensive costs related to their newly acquired medical conditions, all because of another person’s negligent actions or behaviours. If you find yourself in this situation, our injury lawyers  serving Cape Breton may be able to help you pursue a claim to recover damages. By presenting thorough evidence proving that your injuries were caused by another person or entity’s failure to reasonably fulfil their legal duty of care, our Cape Breton injury lawyers may be able to help you recover damages for financial losses resulting from your injuries.

Understanding Duty of Care

Injured accident victims do not need to have a pre-existing relationship to the at-fault party in order to pursue an injury claim against them. Indeed, many complete strangers owe one another a duty of care, oftentimes without even realizing it.

For example, any motor vehicle operator who drives within the province owes a reasonable duty of care to their fellow road users. That includes other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. If a driver fails to provide this duty of care to other road users by engaging in negligent behaviour behind the wheel, such as impaired, distracted, or reckless driving, they may be considered liable for injuries that occur as a result of their actions.

Common examples of traffic law violations that may constitute driver negligence include:

  • Texting while driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Speeding excessively
  • Driving recklessly
  • Distracted driving
  • Ignoring traffic signals/signs
  • And more

When a driver’s negligence causes a crash in which other road-users sustain injuries, they may be responsible for financially compensating injured accident victims for damages arising from their injuries. Often, these damages include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Physiotherapy
  • Mobility aids, assistive medical equipment
  • Prescriptions
  • Home modifications to accommodate newly acquired disabilities
  • Ambulance services
  • Mileage expenses to and from medical appointments
  • Housekeeping services
  • Psychological counselling
  • And possibly more

In Cape Breton, it is not just motor vehicle operators who are legally obligated to provide a duty of care to others. As a matter of fact, anyone who owns or occupies a commercial or residential property is required to reasonably ensure the safety of guests visiting their premises.

Premises Liability in Cape Breton

In accordance with provincial law, property owners and occupiers must take reasonable actions to regularly maintain their properties and remove or repair dangerous hazards on-site. If the property’s owner, managers, or other person responsible for its upkeep is unable to repair or remove a hazard, they should adequately warn visitors about it. By doing so, they may prevent injurious accidents from occurring. A failure to address maintenance issues on a commercial or residential property could lead an unsuspecting visitor to sustain serious injuries.

Common maintenance issues that could lead to serious, injury-causing accidents on someone else’s property include:

  • Uncleared ice and snow
  • Spilled liquids
  • Broken or missing handrails
  • Poor lighting
  • Wet floors
  • Uneven surfaces
  • Loose carpeting
  • Cracked sidewalks
  • Potholes
  • Cluttered walkways
  • Broken tiles
  • And more

Seeking Compensation for Your Injuries

Accidents can happen anywhere. Members of the local community can sustain severe injuries on roads, on commercial or residential properties, on off-highway trails, and in the waters surrounding the island of Cape Breton if one of their fellow citizens fails to respect the safety and physical well-being of others. Our injury lawyers serving Cape Breton believe that no one should be forced to suffer physical injuries or lose substantial funds because of someone else’s wrongful conduct. At Preszler Injury Lawyers, our Cape Breton Injury Lawyers are passionate about helping injured individuals recover the accountability and compensation they deserve.

If someone else’s negligence caused you to sustain injuries, our injury lawyers serving Cape Breton may be able to help you pursue a claim for economic damages. These may include the costs of medical care you have incurred, lost wages because of missed work, reduced future earning capacity as a result of your inability to work, and more. Additionally, if the at-fault party’s negligence caused you to sustain severe, catastrophic, permanent injuries, you may be eligible  to pursue non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.

To discuss the circumstances of your accident with our injury lawyers serving Cape Breton and see if you are eligible to file a claim, book an initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

Book a Free Consultation with Our Cape Breton Personal Injury Lawyers

Recovering from serious injuries can be a life-altering experience, and an expensive one. Our Cape Breton injury lawyers appreciate that most people do not plan to be injured in an accident, and may be struggling to keep up with necessary costs of medical care and other newly acquired expenses arising from their injuries.

In order to best suit the needs of our community, our injury lawyers serving Cape Breton offer a free initial consultation to all prospective clients. That means you can receive the benefit of professional legal advice at absolutely no cost. During a no-obligation, cost-free first meeting, you will have the opportunity to discuss your situation and receive legal advice tailored to the specific details of your case.

Best of all, our personal injury law firm works on a contingency-fee basis. If you are eligible to pursue a civil claim to recover damages you have incurred as a result of your injuries, you will not pay a cent unless we win your case.

Book a free, initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers to learn about legal options that may be available to you. Contact our injury lawyers serving Cape Breton today.

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Here are some commonly asked questions for personal injury claims

The timeline for settling a personal injury claim in Nova Scotia varies depending on the complexity of the case, the type of injuries, and whether liability or damages are disputed. Some claims can be resolved in a few months, while others may take a year or more. Calling a personal injury lawyer early ensures your claim is properly documented and investigated from the start, which can speed up the process and maximize the compensation you receive.

The value of a personal injury claim in Nova Scotia depends on a range of factors, including the nature of the accident, the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost income, and the long-term effect on your quality of life. Because every case is unique, it is important to have a lawyer review your specific circumstances. Our team can provide a realistic assessment based on comparable cases, helping you understand your potential recovery before you decide how to proceed.

Compensation in Nova Scotia personal injury cases can include a range of damages, depending on the nature and severity of your injury. Common recoverable amounts include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and emotional distress. In some cases, punitive damages will be awarded depending on the circumstances of the case. Our lawyers assess each situation individually to ensure you pursue the full compensation you are legally entitled to.

The personal injury claims process in Nova Scotia typically begins with contacting a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Our personal injury law firm will assess the details of your case, gather and preserve evidence, consult with medical and accident reconstruction experts, and manage all communications with insurance companies. We then evaluate your damages, explore potential settlement options, and, if necessary, prepare your case for litigation. Throughout every stage of the process, your recovery and best interests remain our priority.

One of the best ways to learn more about the personal injury claims process and the time limits for bringing forth a personal injury action in Nova Scotia (or elsewhere in Canada) is to call our law firm directly and request a free consultation. We know that if you’ve been seriously injured, you may have dozens of questions about your rights and options. Our law firm wants to provide you with support and guidance that are meaningful and effective. Please reach out to our personal injury lawyers in Nova Scotia at Preszler Injury Lawers by phone or by sending us a message directly.

The limitation period in Nova Scotia was amended in 2015. Today, the Limitations of Actions Act holds that there is a two-year limitation period for the majority of personal injury claims. This means that in the majority of cases, an individual has two years from the date of their accident to file a claim.

It should be noted that the new law holds that there is no limitation period for victims of sexual assault, domestic assault, or assaults on anyone who is emotionally, financially, or physically dependent on another party. This rule is retroactive, which means that anyone who was a victim of an assault falling into one of these categories still has the right to bring forth a claim for damages, even if the assault occurred before the law was changed. If you are a victim of assault and believed that the limitation period on your right to take action had passed, our lawyers would be more than happy to review your claim and help you to understand your rights. If you think we’re a good fit, we would be honored to represent you in your civil action.

A lawyer can assist you during many different steps of your claim. From the start, our lawyers at the Preszler Law Firm can review your case and make a recommendation about your options and how to proceed. We will also lead an investigation into your case, work with experts who can build your case and contribute evidence, and handle claim documents on your behalf. Of course, we will make sure that all legal steps necessary are taken throughout the process, including providing a notice of claim when necessary, and filing your suit within the limitation period. Our lawyers will also advocate for you during the settlement process, help you to understand what your claim is worth and how to recover that amount, and represent you in court when needed. Every step of the way, we will be available to take your calls, answer questions, and make sure that you feel like a priority.

In addition to thinking about the statute of limitations, which can have a profound impact on your ability to recover compensation after being seriously injured, there are a couple of other important time-sensitive things to think about:

  • First, note that in many cases, including accidents involving motor vehicles, you will need to report the accident to the police. You should do this as early as possible after being involved in your accident, as this will create an important record between your injuries and your accident. If you do not report the accident, you will have a very difficult time recovering a settlement.
  • Second, you should get medical care immediately after your accident. Like reporting an accident to the police, seeking medical treatment creates evidence linking the injury in which you were involved to your injuries.
  • Third, you will need to report your accident to your insurance company, depending on the accident type.
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