Institutions are often quick to protect those who harmed innocent victims instead of those who were harmed. To them, the reputation of their organization is more important than the lives of their victims that are forever changed.

Thanks to the changes to Limitations Acts in Canada, survivors may be eligible for compensation for past incidents of harm that institutions may have tried to cover up.

Pursuing justice isn’t just about getting financial compensation—It can be just as much about healing and moving forward.

Survivors can get a free consultation with our legal team to find out if they qualify for compensation for their past suffering.

Are taxpayers paying for this?
Not directly. Institutions that were responsible for the safety of those harmed are the ones who pay survivors. However, some institutions are funded by federal, provincial or municipal government. So, indirectly, it is possible that taxpayers share some burden, but that is no different than any organization that receives funding from the government.

What if it was a family member and there’s no institution involved?
We work in civil claims, not criminal, and, unfortunately, we cannot assist everyone. People exploited by a person in a position of trust or authority or by someone upon whom they were dependent may have a civil claim against the institution the abuser worked for or had a relationship with. Family members do not fall into this category.

What if the abuser is dead?
There is no requirement for the abuser to be alive or even included in the claim. Nor does the abuser need to have been charged or convicted. We can still assist even if the abuser is no longer alive.

This can’t change the past. Why bother?
You’re right. It simply cannot. We work in the civil system, where we can seek financial compensation for our clients. This does not change any of the harm done. However, it does allow us to help our clients rebuild financially and obtain some closure and relief. By holding institutions accountable, we aim to push them to change their practices and stop refusing accountability. We are not here to tell anyone they should pursue a civil claim. We’re here to help those who want to do this.

There is one other benefit: by holding institutions accountable, we hope to make a change and prevent other children from being abused.

Is this a scam?
No. We are a law firm with offices across the nation. You can read more about our firm, Preszler Injury Lawyers, at our website: www.preszlerlaw.com. Laws have been changed in recent years, and they now provide access to compensation even if many years have passed.

Does this apply to things like foster care or religious institutions?
Yes. We have represented individuals who were harmed while in the foster care system, religious institutions, and many other organizations.

What about residential schools?
It depends on the situation whether or not we can pursue a civil claim. Despite the horrific history here, we cannot work with all folk who were harmed at residential schools. A class action was settled many years ago addressing these claims. That said, each situation is unique, and there may be a claim that we can help with.

I’m not ready to tell my story. Can I wait?
Yes. Any lawyer who tries to tell you must act today is not aligned with your best interests. The laws were changed, removing the need for survivors to pursue a civil claim within a tight time period.

Additionally, the last thing we want to do is re-trigger the trauma, which is why we are only told the story when the client is ready. And we only need to hear it once. We don’t even need the full details to get started.

We are highly responsive: whenever you have questions, we’re there to help.

You don’t pay anything unless we win your case.

We’ve been injury lawyers since 1959, so we have the experience to get you the best results possible.

Our legal team is standing by: call us today to see if you have a claim.

Managing Partner

JEFFREY A. PRESZLER