Through HIMPRO, the firm’s personal injury and disability claims group, Kate works with clients who are dealing with the aftermath of an injury, a denied benefit claim, or an insurance dispute. She helps clients understand their rights, respond to insurer decisions, and pursue compensation or benefits through negotiation or litigation where needed. Her background also includes plaintiff-side class action work, giving her experience managing complex claims from early intake through resolution.
Through HIMPRO, the firm’s personal injury and disability claims group, Kate works with clients who are dealing with the aftermath of an injury, a denied benefit claim, or an insurance dispute. She helps clients understand their rights, respond to insurer decisions, and pursue compensation or benefits through negotiation or litigation where needed. Her background also includes plaintiff-side class action work, giving her experience managing complex claims from early intake through resolution.
Select an area below to see the types of matters Kate handles and where her experience is most relevant.
After a serious accident or injury, clients often need to deal with medical issues, insurance paperwork, income disruption, and uncertainty about the legal process.
Kate works on plaintiff personal injury claims involving accidents and serious injuries, helping clients pursue compensation and respond to the legal and insurance issues that arise after an injury.
When a disability benefit or insurance claim is denied, clients may be left without the financial support they expected during an already difficult period.
Kate works on CPP disability denials, long-term disability denials, and insurance-related disputes, helping clients challenge insurer decisions and pursue the benefits or coverage available to them.
Class action matters require coordination, careful file management, and attention to the claim from the earliest stages through resolution.
Kate has experience working on plaintiff-side class action matters from initial retainer through court-approved settlement, supporting claims that involve multiple affected people and more complex litigation steps.
Kate has been involved as counsel in reported matters involving personal injury, insurance disputes, and related litigation issues. Selected examples include:
The case involved a person who alleged she was knocked down by a large dog at a dog park and suffered a serious knee injury that affected her mobility and ability to work. The litigation addressed dog-owner liability, the evidence needed to establish responsibility, and the damages that may be considered after this type of injury.
This matter reflects Kate’s experience with personal injury litigation involving dog-related injuries, liability disputes, and the assessment of damages after a serious injury.
Source
Martin v. Hurst, 2022 ONSC 3877
The court reviewed the liability and damages issues, including what compensation could be assessed if liability was established. Compensation was not awarded at that stage; the motion was dismissed, with the injured person given the option to continue the claim through a shorter undefended trial process.
The case involved settlement funds connected to a former client’s resolved legal matter. A former lawyer sought a court order giving him a claim over those funds for alleged unpaid legal fees.
This matter reflects Kate’s broader litigation experience with disputes involving settlement funds, legal fee claims, and post-settlement court proceedings.
Source
Cozzi v. Cato, 2019 ONSC 5026; Peter B. Cozzi Professional Corporation v. Cato, 2020 ONCA 423
Clients received business-minded legal support aligned with operational goals, cost-effectiveness, and smooth execution of commercial arrangements.
Kate’s personal injury and insurance litigation practice is supported by plaintiff-side litigation experience, prior work at boutique litigation firms, complex litigation exposure, and a background assisting clients with injury, disability, and insurance-related disputes.
Before joining HIMPRO by Himelfarb Proszanski, Kate worked at boutique litigation firms focused on plaintiff personal injury and insurance-related disputes. Her litigation work has focused on representing injured people and claimants in disputes with insurers.
Kate has experience working on plaintiff-side class action matters from initial retainer through court-approved settlement, giving her exposure to complex claims involving multiple affected clients and court-supervised resolution processes.
Kate’s background includes work on disputes involving denied benefits, accident-related claims, and insurance coverage issues, giving her practical experience with the challenges clients face when insurers refuse or limit payment.
Kate’s earlier volunteer experience includes work with Legal Aid Ontario and Pro Bono Ontario, including legal document review, client interviews, and support with court documents.
