PARTNER

Chris Goddard,

LL.B.

Litigation Lawyer

Helping secure compensation for people suffering from personal injuries.
Chris joined Miskin Law in 2018 from Toronto. He became a partner in 2020. He acts for Plaintiffs seeking compensation as a result of motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, dog attacks, nursing home negligence, and denied long-term disability benefits.
FOCUS

Personal Injury Litigation

KEY ASSET

29+ Years Experience

BAR ADMISSION

Ontario, 1997

EDUCATION

LL.B., Queen's University

Ontario Litigation Lawyer - Chris Goddard
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Why Choose Chris Goddard

Unique capabilities that set him apart in Canadian personal injury law.

Insurance Industry Insider

Chris knows exactly how insurance companies evaluate claims, build their defences, and decide what to fight - because he used to lead that process. Chris spent years as managing lawyer at Desjardins Insurance, overseeing a 17-lawyer litigation team that defended tort, accident benefits, fraud, and subrogation files. Now on the plaintiff's side, Chris uses that insider knowledge to anticipate insurer tactics and secure stronger outcomes for injured clients.

NITA-Certified Trial Advocate

Chris holds a diploma from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the premier trial skills training program in North America. This advanced certification means he doesn't just negotiate - he is trained and prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses a fair settlement. Only a handful of Ontario personal injury lawyers hold this credential.

Medical Journalism Background

Before becoming a lawyer, Chris was a health care journalist writing for The Medical Post, Ontario Medicine, and the Canadian Medical Association Journal. This background gives him a rare ability to read, interpret, and challenge complex medical evidence - the very evidence that often determines whether an injury claim succeeds or fails. Where other lawyers rely on experts to translate, Chris understands the science firsthand.
I could not have found a better personal injury law establishment than Miskin Law...Chris will always be remembered as the very best!
Mike C. on Google

Areas of Practice

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents are all too common. Many times, they occur because of another person’s negligence. If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, talk to us about filing an Accident Benefits claim or tort claim.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are more likely to be severely injured in an accident compared with the drivers of other vehicles. We work with accident victims, helping them file a tort claim and gain compensation.

Bicycle Accidents

Have you been hurt in a bicycle accident? Our law firm serves victims who have been seriously injured on the road.

Boating Accidents

Canada is home to 60% of the world’s lakes. Unfortunately, this also means boat accidents are commonplace. Allow us to represent you after a boating accident caused by another’s negligence.

Slip & Falls

Slips and falls are among the leading causes of personal injury. Consult with a member of our team, and let us know the details of your accident. You may have a case for compensation.

Dog Bites & Attacks

Dog owners are responsible for keeping their pets under control. If you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, you may have a viable claim.

Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse

If you have a loved one who can no longer live independently, you know how stressful worrying about their wellbeing can be. Nursing facilities are often the only solution. But sometimes, nursing homes are rife with abuse. Talk to our team about filing a claim involving nursing home negligence.

Defective Products

Manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe for consumer use. However, defective products are a common cause of personal injury. If you’ve been hurt because of a dangerous product, we may be able to help.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries often leave lasting impacts on victims’ lives. Because these injuries are so severe and costly, it’s important to seek compensation whenever possible. Contact Miskin Law if your loved one’s spinal cord injury occurred because of another’s negligence.

Fatal Accidents

Wrongful death cases are about more than just monetary compensation—they also involve grief and other emotional trauma. Our team is here to help guide you through a fatal accident claim with compassion and integrity.

Brain Injury

A brain injury can have long-lasting effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. If you’ve sustained brain damage or trauma because of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. Our lawyers have years of experience helping clients get justice after their brain injury, enabling them to return to their normal lives in peace and confidence.

About Chris

Chris has been a civil litigator for over 29 years. He has handled all aspects of a wide variety of files, including personal injury, professional malpractice, employment and estates. He has done both jury and non-jury trials.

Starting out as an associate at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, he moved to a boutique Toronto firm and eventually became in-house counsel at State Farm Insurance, now Desjardins Insurance.

In July 2018 he joined Miskin Law in Peterborough, where he practices personal injury law and is now a partner. He obtained a National Institute for Trial Advocacy Diploma in 2005, completed the Arbitration Training course at the ADR Institute, was a member of the Ontario Bar Association's Executive, a member of the Peterborough Law Association's Executive, and editor of the OBA insurance law newsletter.

Before coming to Miskin Law, he was a managing lawyer at Desjardins, overseeing a 17-lawyer litigation team handling tort, Accident Benefit, fraud and subrogation files.

At Miskin Law, Chris has been acting for Plaintiffs seeking compensation as a result of motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, slip and falls, dog attacks, nursing home negligence, and denied long-term disability benefits.

Before becoming a lawyer, Chris was a health care journalist, writing feature and news articles for The Medical Post, Ontario Medicine, Canadian Medical Association Journal and other publications.

A graduate of Queen's University Law School, he also has a Master's degree from the University of Toronto.

Representative Cases

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

  • Dog Attacks

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Boating Accidents

  • Slip and Falls

  • Nursing Home Negligence

  • Motorcycle Accidents

  • Defective Products

  • Education

    • Called to the Ontario Bar
      1997

    • LL.B., Queen's University
      Ontario, 1995

    • National Institute for Trial Advocacy Diploma
      2005

    • B.A.
      University of Manitoba

    • B. Jour.
      University of Toronto

    • M.A.
      Carleton University

  • Memberships

    • Law Society of Ontario
      Member in Good Standing

    • Canadian Bar Association
      Member in Good Standing

    • Peterborough Law Association
      Member in Good Standing
      Member of Executive 2021-2023

    • Durham Region Law Association
      Member in Good Standing

    Suffering from a Personal Injury?

    Chris Goddard and the team at Miskin Law are here to help. Your first consultation is free and confidential.