Chris Cheung Practice Areas
Associate Counsel
Preparation and Dedication to Clients
Unlike many other lawyers, Chris develops a litigation strategy that is tailored to the specific needs of his clients. Chris represents individuals and businesses that have been wronged by others. He will devote the full extent of the firm’s resources and energy to your case. Whether he is assisting you with a personal injury action or with an insurance claim, rest assured that Chris will be there by your side to fight on behalf of you or your business.
Chris can provide you with the legal representation you need to hold the responsible parties accountable and secure the decision or settlement you deserve.
Personal Injury
Let Chris Worry About Your Case So You Can Focus on Your Recovery.
Many accidents are caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of a person or company. If you are injured as a result of the negligence of a business or individual, you may be entitled to recover the damages and losses that you have suffered
Chris handles a variety of personal injury claims, which include:
- Automobile accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Defective product claims
- Fatal accidents
Chris gives free consultations so you should contact him to determine whether you should bring a claim.
Property Damage Claims
Bad weather and a host of other factors such as fire, wind, smoke and water can cause damage to your property. In some cases, there might be a substantial amount of damage to your property, resulting in you experiencing a significant financial burden.
The purpose of insurance is to give you peace of mind and to protect you when there is damage to your property. It is reasonable to expect your insurance company to cover your losses when you suffer property damage. Unfortunately, insurers do not always act in your interest.
If your home or business has suffered property damage, it is important that you speak with a lawyer to learn about your options. Insurance companies do not always play fairly with homeowners and business owners. Chris knows how to handle insurance property damage claims. He can assist if your insurer refuses to offer a fair settlement or if your insurer denies your claim.
Some examples of common types of property losses you might experience include the following:
- flood loss;
- fire loss;
- roof collapse; and
- smoke damage.
The above examples are some of the common types of property losses that you might experience. However, Chris can assist with nearly any kind of property damage claim. You should contact Chris for a free consultation to see if he can assist with your property damage claim.
Long-Term Disability
If you have an illness or disability that prevents you from working, then you may qualify for long-term disability. Many people believe that long-term disabilities are injuries caused by workplace accidents. However, you can also qualify for long-term disability benefits if you have an illness. A long-term disability could be a major financial burden to you because it may keep you out of work for a lengthy period of time. Insurers do not always believe that your injury or illness qualifies you to long-term disability benefits.
The process of qualifying and obtaining long term disability benefits from your private disability insurance carrier can make you feel overwhelmed and frustrated. If you have been denied long-term disability benefits or need help obtaining long-term disability benefits, then contact Chris.
Contingency Fees
Chris typically offers his services on a contingency basis, meaning that he will only charge you legal fees if you receive money from a court or you obtain an out-of-court settlement. You can obtain more information about contingency fees by visiting the Law Society of Ontario’s website.
The most Chris will charge on a contingency basis is 33 percent for legal fees. Please note that the defendants in most cases will make some kind of contribution to your legal costs, which will reduce and/or offset some of the legal fees you will have to pay.