About Us
Personal Injury Legal Experts
Hooper Law was founded in 2001 in the heart of Hamilton. With decades of legal experience in protecting and promoting victims’ rights, our team of specialized personal injury lawyers and professional staff have a well-earned reputation for helping victims get the justice they deserve.
Our firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights of people like you, regularly winning cases against insurance companies, municipalities and big businesses. With a caring approach and a flexible attitude, we will work hard to meet your needs.
Our personal injury law offices at 128 Hughson Street North are comfortable and welcoming. Alternatively, we can come to your home, the hospital or any other location that is convenient for you.
With Hooper Law, you and your loved ones can focus on rebuilding your lives, with confidence that we will fight for your legal rights.
Book your free consultation today and we will clearly explain your rights and the legal process so you can make the decision that’s best for you.
Our Winning Record
Smith v. Safranyos – Motor Vehicle Accident
A horrendous two car collision occurred in the City of Hamilton. A vehicle operated by Ms. Dawn Safranyos, carrying four children, failed to yield the right of way and was “T-boned” at highway speed by an approaching vehicle.
8 Million Dollar Win at the Supreme Court of Canada
After winning a groundbreaking negligence ruling and award of $8 million for our catastrophically injured client in court in Ontario, we were successful at the Ontario Court of Appeal and again at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Vehicle Accident – Romanoski Estate v. Seburn
Hooper Law’s advocacy resulted in the Court finding that the woman fit into the arguably unclear definitions of “spouse” in the applicable legislation, allowing her to be compensated for the life-changing loss of her partner, even though their daughter had not yet been born.
Lexfund v. Ferro
Mary Grosso advocated successfully for a group of clients who the Court found were unfairly treated by two different parties during the process of seeking compensation for their injuries.
Sexual Assault – K.T. v. Denis Vranich, Elixir and Paradise Lane Developments
The Judge awarded the Plaintiff $125,000 for pain and suffering, $25,000 for punitive damages, $75,000 for loss of earning capacity, $26,000 for future therapy costs and $48,753 for legal costs.
Spinal Cord Injury – Muir v. City of Brantford
Our client was rendered a quadriplegic after losing control of his bike along the Grand River. The City was ultimately found to be negligent for failing to notice and address unraveling pavement and loose rocks in such a dangerous location on the trail.
In the News
Mary Grosso – 2020 OTLA Cup
Hooper Law proudly sponsors the 2020 OTLA Cup. Mary Grosso and other lawyers from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association volunteer their time each year to support the development of trial skills, civility and professionalism amongst law school students by organizing the OTLA Cup.
Crash victims shut out of formal participation in Red Hill Valley Parkway judicial inquiry
No crash victims or family members have been granted standing to formally participate in a judicial inquiry into Hamilton's slippery Red Hill Valley Parkway mystery.
Acquittal quashed over jury instructions – Homeowner who gunned down car thief to be tried anew
A Hamilton-area homeowner who gunned down a would-be car thief seconds after a driveway confrontation will have to stand trial again on second-degree murder, Ontario's top court ruled on Wednesday.
Ontario court rejects acquittal of Hamilton-area man found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder
Khill still faces an ongoing civil lawsuit in which Styres’ relatives are seeking more than $2 million in damages. Their lawyer, Rob Hooper, said on Wednesday that Khill has refused to be examined until the criminal case is resolved but the Appeal Court decision is what they were hoping for.
Families of Red Hill Valley Parkway crash victims launch $250M class-action lawsuit against City of Hamilton
Rob Hooper, from the Hooper firm and the lead lawyer in the claim, told Global News Radio that they are also seeking damages for the hidden study of 2013 and lack of remedial measures taken by the city in response to that report.
City of Hamilton loses Supreme Court appeal, found partially liable for 2007 crash
"My clients who were children and (are) now adults are extremely satisfied the liability case has come to an end in their favour," said lawyer Rob Hooper, who represented the Smith plaintiffs.
Hamilton mulls more friction tests on ‘slippery’ Red Hill ahead of repaving
Rob Hooper, a lawyer retained by the families of some Red Hill crash victims, said he has alerted the city to the possibility his clients may want their own "independent testing" on the parkway.
Family of Jon Styres suing Peter Khill for $2M
The spouse and two daughters of Jon Styres are suing Peter Khill, who admitted to shooting and killing Styres, for “loss of care” and “psychological damages” totalling more than $2 million.
Hamilton man acquitted in shooting death of Indigenous man now faces civil lawsuit
“The claim pleads both an intentional act and a negligent act,” Rob Hooper told The Canadian Press. “We will look at his testimony and decide how to proceed.”
Styres family suing shooter Khill for $2 million
The family of a slain Six Nations father of two is suing the man who shot him for more than $2 million as the fallout over the controversial criminal verdict continues. Hooper Law Offices in Hamilton is representing Hill and her daughters.
Family of Jon Styres suing man who killed him for $2M
The spouse and two daughters of Jon Styres are suing the man who shot and killed him for damages totalling more than $2 million, alleging Peter Khill shot the First Nations man twice as he "fled."
‘Wanton and reckless disregard’: Woman’s family sues London hospital, doctors
"Jenepher spoke out herself when she was able about trying to get better care and processes for people with mental health issues and her mom wants to continue with that purpose in the hopes that nothing like this will happen again," said Hooper Law
Children’s role in negligence at heart of case
“The law on contributory negligence of children has been pretty clear in this country for years. The judge applied it to these facts,” Rob Hooper says.
City grant recipient still owes sex assault victim
“The sexual assault changed the whole course of her life,” says her lawyer, Rob Hooper. “From her perspective, it’s upsetting to see he can carry on. That this guy can still appear at City Hall and gain money and she’s had to re-engineer her whole life over this.
Sex assault victim wins $300,000 from Hess Village night club manager
The civil award against night club manager Denis Vranich and Elixir Lounge and Night Club came out of a lawsuit filed by the victim, a waitress at the club. It includes more than $26,000 to pay for psychological counselling for her.
Resources
Personal Injury Legal Process
The legal process can take a long time, but Hooper Law will fight for you to move your case forward as quickly as possible and will keep you informed every step of the way.
Do’s and Don’ts of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be both scary and uncharted territory for a lot of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. We’ve put together a checklist of important tasks that should be done after a motor vehicle accident.
Personal Injury Compensation
View answers to commonly asked questions about personal injury compensation. We will review your case and advise the best way to proceed for your unique circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common personal injury questions. If you have a question that is not in this list, or would like specific information in regards to your injury, or a loved one’s injury, please contact us.
Glossary of Legal Terms
This glossary helps provide definitions to some of the most common personal injury terms including items such as: Arbitration, Plaintiff and Liability.
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Time Counts Resource
Don’t wait to contact us. Time is important following an accident or incident. There are critical time periods for reporting different types of accidents and incidents to the police, to your insurance company and to other parties.
Causes We Support
Living Rock Ministries – Soupfest – Helping Youth at Risk
Get ready and bring your appetite; the 22nd annual Soupfest starts soon! Come together for a cause and enjoy a fun, local, culinary experience on Tuesday, February 27, at the Convention Centre by Carmen’s!
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Thank-You Letter
Bowl for Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters most important fundraising event of the year with one-third of their annual operating costs raised by this event. Learn more about how donor support can build social-emotional skills, improve mental health and increase school engagement and employment readiness in the touching thank-you letter below.
Living Rock Ministries – Soupfest – Helping Youth at Risk
Fighting Off the Court Living Rock Ministries - Soupfest - Helping Youth at Risk Hooper Law is an official sponsor of SoupFest, a fundraiser for Living Rock, a Hamilton based ministry for youth-at-risk. Soupfest is a [...]
We Fight for What’s Right for You and Your Client
Our legal team is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people. If you have a client who needs help with benefits or compensation, you can be confident referring them to Hooper Law.
For a free consultation with our personal injury lawyers, please contact us today. We will answer your questions and help you understand what’s involved in the process. Consultations can be in person, by phone or by video call. Our office is in Hamilton Ontario and we provide services throughout Southern Ontario.
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Our offices are centrally located in downtown Hamilton, comfortable, wheelchair friendly and with free parking. If you cannot make it to our office, we will come to your home, hospital or any other location that is convenient for you.