Insurance provider Aviva Canada Inc. reports that 2013 was the worst year for water damage claims in the history of Canada, comprising 51 percent of all the property claims it received. Aviva foresees large water damage claims as an upward trend. Causes of Springtime Water Damage In the spring when the land thaws, the resulting … Continue reading “Insurance Claims for Spring Thaw Water Damage in Ontario”
Soft tissue injuries involve damage to the body’s ligaments, tendons or muscles. They can occur as the result of a single incident, such as a slip and fall accident, or they may develop over time. 10 Examples of Soft Tissue Injuries At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we help clients with injury claims covering a wide range … Continue reading “10 Common Soft Tissue Injuries”
Thousands of Canadians are seriously injured in dog bites and attacks around the country each year. In 1996, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports that more than 40 percent of the injuries requiring emergency room care were severe enough to warrant hospitalization (4.5 percent) or follow-up visits after emergency department treatment (36.8 percent). … Continue reading “5 Common Dog Bite Injuries”
If you have become disabled and are researching your options for filing a claim in Ontario, we encourage you to consider obtaining legal counsel before going any further with the process. Provided you have the right level of insurance coverage, long-term disability benefits could provide you with a financial lifeline if a serious medical condition … Continue reading “3 Ways Our Ontario Long-Term Disability Lawyers May Be Able to Help You”
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can be caused by any type of blow to the head or forceful jolt. Without treatment, it can cause serious implications, so it’s important to stay on the lookout for symptoms of concussion after any accident that may have caused a head injury. What … Continue reading “Detecting Symptoms of a Concussion”
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a social assistance program that provides financially needy, significantly disabled Ontario residents with Income Support and Employment Supports. You will have to meet certain financial requirements in order to qualify for ODSP benefits. You can find out more information about the eligibility requirements by visiting the ODSP section … Continue reading “Determining Eligibility for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)”
Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious TBI can be massive, extensive and long-term. Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children Brain injuries are … Continue reading “Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children”
The whole person impairment rating (WPI) refers to the system for calculating the extent of catastrophic injuries. It’s a complex system that some believe does not always represent the degree of a victim’s injury accurately. Below is a brief explanation of the system to keep in mind as you are applying for benefits based on … Continue reading “The Complexity of the Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Rating System”
