Neil E. Sacks
Recognized since 2016
Toronto, Ontario
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury Litigation
"The other founding partners at HSH and I set out to establish a firm which would have the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and would utilize efficient and state-of-the-art methods to help accident victims."
Neil is one of the founding partners of the firm and has years of personal injury litigation experience. In addition to MVAs, premises liability, disability claims, Neil handles major medical malpractice claims on behalf of children and adults who have suffered catastrophic injuries, as result of medical or hospital negligence. Recommended often by other lawyers to assist their clients on personal injury cases, Neil is known for taking on difficult cases, achieving exceptional results and making a difference in the quality of accident victims’ lives. He is a member of a number of legal and professional associations and organizations, and has presented papers and authored articles for their events and publications.
Practice Focus
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Claims
- Product Liability Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Association of Justice, 2007 – 2011
- International Network of Boutique Law Firms, 2007 –
- Advocates Society, 2007 – 2011
- Medico Legal Society of Toronto
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Honors and Awards
- Best Lawyers in Canada
Education
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 1993
- Called to the British Columbia Bar, 1984
- LLB, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, 1983
- BS, University of British Columbia, 1979
- E-mail: nesacks@hshlawyers.com
- Direct Phone Number: 416-361-5811
- Phone Number: 877-771-7006
- Lawyer Page: https://www.hshlawyers.com/team/neil-e-sacks/
- 20 Queen Street West, Suite 3500
Toronto, ON M5H 3R3
Canada
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 1993
- British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 1984
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Medico Legal Society of Toronto - Member
- The Advocates Society - Member
- International Network of Boutique Law Firms - Member
- American Association of Justice - Member
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
14 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Medical Negligence
- Personal Injury Litigation
Genetic Testing in Birth Injury Claims – Does it Clarify or Confuse?
Is my child’s developmental delay due to a genetic flaw or was it caused by a lack of oxygen during labour? Is it a result of a genetic mutation, or mismanagement of my labour by my obstetric care-providers?
What to Look for When Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
You got hurt while under the care of a physician. You have a strong sense that the injury was caused by their negligence and that you have a possible lawsuit to pursue. But so many other questions and concerns, swirl around in your head. What you know for sure is that fighting this complex battle alone is not the answer. You need help.
Key Difference Between Error of Judgment and Negligence in Medical Malpractice Law
You’re under the care of a medical professional, they’ve seriously misjudged the situation, and you’ve experienced a serious injury or loss as a result. Is this a textbook case of medical malpractice? Should you be able to be compensated for your injuries?
I Think My Child Suffered a Birth Injury 20 Years Ago. Is It Too Late to Start a Lawsuit?
The decision by a parent to investigate the events surrounding the birth of their special needs child can be extremely difficult. The mere thought that a child‘s disabilities could have been prevented is often never raised.
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