Each winter, many Ontarians are injured in accidents caused by snow or ice. When these accidents were caused by the negligence of a property owner or their hired contractors, injured parties have up to two years to take legal action. But a new amendment to the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act will impose a drastically shorter time-frame in which accident victims can provide notice of a claim, which could significantly impact a victim’s ability to recover compensation for their injuries. Click here to learn more.
According to a report by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), unintentional injuries, including auto accidents, are the number one cause of death among young Canadians. There is nothing more tragic than losing a child, especially when the accident could have been prevented before it ever happened. When narrowing down the causes of unintentional injuries, automobile … Continue reading “Auto Accidents Are the Number One Cause of Death Among Young Canadians”
MEDIA CONTACT: Preszler Injury Lawyers 1-800-JUSTICE Preszler Donates to Daily Bread Food Bank To handle the shortages of supplies throughout the country and the world at large during this global crisis, food banks are more important than ever, which is why our firm intends to give back to our community. TORONTO, ON, MAY 06, 2020 … Continue reading “Preszler Donates to Daily Bread Food Bank”
Technically, you may collect both long-term disability (LTD) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments at the same time. However, many LTD plans stipulate that you may not use the benefits of both to create a larger sum. For example, if you receive LTD for $3,000 a month and CPP grants you an allowance of $1,000 … Continue reading “Can You Collect LTD and CPP Disability at the Same Time?”
Applying for and having long-term disability claims approved for benefits can be difficult. It can be hard to work with insurance companies. It can be helpful to learn about your long-term disability policy and try to avoid common mistakes that can prevent you from receiving benefits. If your claim gets denied, appealing that decision and … Continue reading “Can I Appeal My Long-Term Disability Claim?”
A pedestrian accident is any accident in which a vehicle strikes a person who is not in a vehicle—in other words, someone who is on foot. A pedestrian can be walking, jogging, hiking, or even sitting or lying in a roadway. A pedestrian is also anyone who is hit by a car while on skates, … Continue reading “What Is a Pedestrian Accident?”
