Applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits can be difficult. Insurance companies often make the process more complicated than it needs to be, and common errors often made by claimants when submitting their applications can lead to unnecessary stress and income loss. To learn about common mistakes to avoid when applying for LTD benefits, click here.
After being diagnosed with a disabling medical condition, it can be difficult to finalize an application for long-term disability benefits within the short timeframes prescribed by insurance companies. Unfortunately, many people need more time to submit their benefits claims, and these deserving applicants often receive unfair treatment simply because they were not able to meet the mandated deadlines. In these situations, is there anything a denied claimant can do to get the benefits they need? Click here to learn more.
In order to discern which damages can justifiably be claimed against the people responsible for an injury-causing accident, personal injury lawyers must thoroughly investigate their client’s resulting financial losses. This can be challenging when determining loss of future earning capacity. To learn more about the different considerations lawyers must take into account, click here.
When someone else’s wrongful actions lead to the tragic death of a loved one, it is only natural for their family members to seek justice however they can. Unfortunately, the compensation to which they might be entitled rarely feels adequate, given the enormity of their losses. However, precedent-setting cases may be changing the landscape of wrongful death claims in Ontario. Click here to learn more.
When people sustain severe injuries or develop serious illnesses whose symptoms make it impossible to continue working, they may be eligible to apply for long-term disability benefits from their insurance provider. However, if their claim is based largely on subjective evidence and cannot be proven with observable, objective proof, it can be difficult to recover the benefits they are rightfully owed. Click here to learn more.
For some people, being involved in a car accident can have lifelong consequences. People who sustain catastrophic injuries in a motor vehicle collision are entitled to accident benefits to help them offset the costs associated with the new realities of their daily lives. However, surviving multiple car accidents with injuries can complicate the process of getting the coverage they deserve. Click here to read more.
Mental illness is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. In Canada, the cost of mental illness – both socially and financially – is astronomical. According to new data, more than a third of all disability claims in the country were related to mental health issues, costing Canadians tens of billions in dollars in costs and productivity losses. To learn more, click here.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. In Canada, car accidents are a leading cause of PTSD, with up to 10% of motor vehicle collisions survivors developing the serious disorder. To learn more about coping with PTSD after surviving a car accident, click here.
