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26 www.canadianlawyermag.com TOP PERSONAL INJURY BOUTIQUES 2026 Negotiation and resolution The case required patience. A key issue was the role of a third party, with the over- serving establishment initially resisting its contribution to the outcome. "This client was patient … it took a long time for the over-serving bar to accept that it was going to be a significant contributor to the settlement," Hollingsworth says. The firm supported that position with expert evidence. A tavern liability expert and a toxicology expert quantified the client's impairment, while vocational reha- bilitation records established barriers to employment. The at-fault driver pleaded guilty to impaired driving, resolving primary liability. The focus shifted to loss of income and the role of third parties. Those combined elements shaped nego- tiations and contributed to a settlement that reflected the full scope of the client's losses. Thomson Rogers LLP Depth in complex personal injury litiga- tion is supported by a sustained focus on trial readiness. Feedback highlights a firm with a large bench of experienced advocates handling high-value matters with discipline and consistency. What CL voters said: • "Consistently favourable results for clients, many trial victories, large pool of experi- enced lawyers, longstanding reputation." Proving liability and damages in technically complex claims involving a minor Intake and early case assessment The case involved a minor injured on an amusement park ride while under parental supervision. From the outset, viability turned on two uncertainties: liability in a highly technical setting and damages for a young child whose injuries were difficult to diagnose. "There were challenges from the outset in establishing liability in a tech- nical area, as well as projecting damages for a young child whose injuries were difficult to diagnose," says Birman. The child had been profoundly affected, with the potential for signifi- cant long-term consequences. The presence of a parent introduced additional risk, including the possi- bility of parental involvement in the litigation. "The justice system is bogged down by extreme delay" Brenda Hollingsworth, Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers SPECIAL REPORT F ounded in 1998 by Carol Bierbrier, Carol Bierbrier & Associates (CBA) has earned a national reputation for excellence in life care planning. With a foundation rooted in integrity, fairness, and balance, CBA has become a trusted resource for both plaintiff and defence counsel across Canada. The firm is recognized for providing impartial, evidence-based expert testimony that withstands legal scrutiny in complex personal injury litigation. At the heart of CBA's success is a team of highly experienced consultants, each bringing decades of clinical and medical legal expertise. Their work is grounded in a deep understanding of healthcare, rehabilitation, and litigation, enabling the development of comprehensive, defensible future care reports and cost projections. This rigorous approach has positioned CBA as a leader in personal injury damage quantification and a key partner in achieving fair outcomes for injured individuals. With a longstanding commitment to professional excellence, CBA continues to set the standard in life care planning across Ontario and throughout Canada. CAROL BIERBRIER & ASSOCIATES Phone: 905 882 6947 Email: info@cbafuturecare.com Website: cbafuturecare.com