Degloving

Degloving Injury Lawyers in Ontario

Serving all cities including Toronto, North York, Barrie, Hamilton, Sudbury and North Bay.

If you’ve suffered a degloving injury, our experienced legal team is here to guide you through the complex claims process. We focus on securing compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, and lost income while supporting you every step of the way. With Oatley Vigmond, you gain both expert advocacy and compassionate guidance tailored to your recovery.
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Who We Are

Oatley Vigmond specializes in representing clients who have suffered degloving injuries from accidents, workplace incidents, or medical errors. We handle every step of the legal process, carefully compiling medical records, accident reports, and evidence to build a strong claim.

Working closely with medical and rehabilitation experts, we assess the full impact of your injury on your daily life and long-term well-being. Our team pursues all avenues of compensation, including accident benefits, personal injury claims, and long-term disability, while negotiating firmly with insurers.

We also ensure you understand your rights under Ontario law, including access to medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, and support for lifestyle adjustments. By taking care of the legal complexities, we let you focus on healing and regaining independence.

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Degloving Injury

A degloving injury is a catastrophic and often life-changing event that can involve severe tissue loss, long-term rehabilitation, and permanent physical limitations.

In Ontario, navigating the compensation system can be complex, as victims may be entitled to benefits through auto insurance, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, or private personal injury settlements depending on how the injury occurred. Accident benefits under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) can cover medical treatments, prosthetics, rehabilitation, attendant care, and income replacement, but strict deadlines and detailed documentation requirements make it difficult to secure all entitled benefits without legal guidance.

An experienced lawyer can help you gather and organize medical records, accident reports, and expert assessments to support your claim while negotiating with insurance companies that may attempt to minimize payouts. They can also assist with appeals if claims are denied, ensuring you meet Ontario’s limitation periods and procedural rules.

By having a knowledgeable advocate, you can focus on your recovery, knowing that your legal rights, financial security, and access to long-term care are being fully protected.

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Types of Degloving Injury Cases We Handle

At Oatley Vigmond, we represent clients who have sustained degloving injuries in a variety of situations, including:

Workplace Accidents:

Injuries caused by industrial machinery, construction equipment, or factory incidents, often involving WSIB claims.

Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Catastrophic injuries sustained in car, truck, or motorcycle collisions, covered under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and personal injury claims.

Medical and Surgical Errors:

Cases where improper procedures or negligence result in severe tissue damage.

Premises Liability:

Injuries from unsafe conditions, such as unguarded machinery, defective equipment, or hazardous surfaces.

Recreational and Sports Accidents:

High-impact incidents in organized or recreational activities that cause severe trauma.

Criminal Acts or Assaults:

Victims of assaults or violent incidents leading to catastrophic tissue injuries.
Our team works with medical experts, rehabilitation specialists, and occupational therapists to fully assess the long-term impact of the injury, ensuring all avenues of compensation—including medical care, prosthetics, attendant care, and lost income—are pursued on your behalf.

FAQ for Degloving Injury Lawyers

How Much Compensation Can I Receive for a Degloving Injury?

The amount of compensation for a degloving injury varies depending on the severity of the injury, the extent of physical and psychological impact, medical costs, lost income, and future care needs. In Ontario, victims may be entitled to compensation through several channels, including:

  • Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS): Covers medical treatment, rehabilitation, attendant care, and income replacement for injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents.
  • Workers’ Compensation (WSIB): For workplace-related incidents, covering wage loss, medical expenses, and vocational rehabilitation.
  • Civil Lawsuits / Personal Injury Claims: Can provide compensation for pain and suffering, loss of function, lifestyle changes, and other long-term impacts.

Because each case is unique, experienced legal guidance is crucial to accurately calculate the full value of your claim and ensure you receive all benefits and damages you are entitled to under Ontario law.

Yes. Degloving injuries are severe and complex, often requiring extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care. In Ontario, navigating insurance claims, whether through Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), or pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, can be complicated, with strict deadlines, procedural rules, and insurer tactics aimed at minimizing payouts. An experienced lawyer can help you gather and organize medical evidence, calculate the full value of your claim, protect your legal rights, and ensure you receive all compensation and benefits to which you are entitled.
A degloving injury occurs when the skin and underlying tissue are forcibly torn away from a limb or body part, exposing muscles, tendons, or bones. Common examples include severe hand or arm injuries from industrial machinery, motorcycle accidents where the skin is scraped off in a crash, or crush injuries caused by heavy equipment. These injuries are considered catastrophic under Ontario law, often entitling victims to extensive medical care, long-term rehabilitation, and significant compensation for pain, suffering, and lost income.

Yes, it is possible to be partially at fault in a degloving injury case, and Ontario law follows the principle of contributory negligence. This means that even if you share some responsibility for the accident, your compensation may be reduced proportionally to your degree of fault. For example, if a court finds you 20% at fault, any settlement or award you receive would be reduced by 20%.

However, determining fault can be complex in cases involving machinery, workplace accidents, or motor vehicle incidents. Insurance companies and legal teams will carefully assess evidence, including accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions. Having an experienced personal injury lawyer ensures your rights are protected, that your degree of fault is fairly evaluated, and that you pursue the maximum compensation available under Ontario law.

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