Why Trial Lawyers Win More for You
The personal injury lawyers you hire — specifically, whether they are willing and capable of litigating — is one of the most consequential decisions you will make after an accident.
Most Firms Settle.
Trial Lawyers Litigate.
The personal injury law industry in Ontario is large and built primarily for volume. Most firms push toward mediation and settlement as the primary objective. There is nothing inherently wrong with this — but it has a fundamental limitation: when insurers know a firm will settle, they negotiate accordingly.
Insurance companies maintain detailed intelligence on law firms. Their defence counsel know which firms push files to hearing and which ones accept what is offered at mediation. That intelligence directly influences how much they are willing to pay.
Ben Azimi and Ryan Naimark are litigators — prepared and willing to take cases to hearing when an insurer refuses to pay fair value. That reputation changes how every file is handled from the first demand letter forward.
"The insurer refused to pay until the eve of the arbitration hearing. When they saw we were fully prepared to proceed, they moved. That is not a coincidence — that is what trial readiness does."
— Result on a $2,633,000 joint car accident settlement
$7,150,000
Accident Benefits — Catastrophic Brain Injury — Naimark Law Firm
$2,633,000
Tort & AB — Paid Eve of Hearing — Joint Settlement
$1,800,000
Tort & AB — Intoxicated Client — Naimark Law Firm
$1,200,000
Accident Benefits — MIG Challenge — Azimi Law
Past results are not indicative of future outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does hiring a trial lawyer cost more than hiring a settlement firm?+
No. Both Azimi Law and Naimark Law Firm operate on a contingency fee basis — their fee is a percentage of what they recover for you, and you pay nothing upfront. If there is no recovery, you owe nothing for legal fees. You are not paying more for a trial lawyer — you are getting a trial lawyer for the same fee structure.
Will my case actually go to trial?+
The vast majority of personal injury cases resolve before trial. However, they resolve at fair value precisely because the insurer knows the opposing counsel is willing and prepared to proceed. Our approach is to build every file as if it will go to hearing — retaining hearing-ready experts and arguing aggressively at every procedural stage.
What is the difference between a LAT arbitration and a civil trial?+
Accident benefits disputes are resolved at the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an administrative tribunal. Tort claims proceed through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. LTD and civil claims also proceed through the courts. Ben and Ryan have experience across all of these forums.
My previous lawyer said my case wasn't worth pursuing. Should I accept that?+
Not without getting a second opinion. Ryan Naimark has taken multiple cases where previous lawyers had recommended settling for far less, or had declined to pursue accident benefits claims, and produced dramatically better outcomes. Contact us for a confidential second opinion.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer after an accident?+
As soon as possible. Ontario's two-year limitation period applies to most personal injury claims, but accident benefits applications have a 30-day deadline. Early legal involvement consistently produces better outcomes.
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