Disability benefits, such as those offered by long-term disability insurance, can be a valuable resource for a disabled worker. Long-term disability benefits are designed to address the economic ramifications of a claimant’s inability to work because of serious illness or injury. There are many factors to consider when applying for long-term disability benefits or appealing … Continue reading “What Factors are Considered When Processing my Disability Claim in Ontario?”
Short-term disability insurance provides employees in Ontario with coverage in the event of an unexpected illness or injury. Short-term disability benefits pay a percentage of the disabled individual’s wages for a specified amount of time. But some claimants may have difficultly securing owed benefits. This is true even in cases where an individual has paid … Continue reading “How a Lawyer Can Help With Your Short-Term Disability Claim”
An occupiers’ liability claim in Ontario most typically is filed against a property owner or occupier who was somehow negligent in preventing injuries on his or her property. Such claims commonly arise from incidents such as a slip and fall on icy stairs, or a trip and fall on uneven ground or pot hole. A … Continue reading “What are Occupiers’ Liability Claims?”
Medical errors contribute to approximately 38,000 to 43,000 deaths each year in Canada, according to data from the authors of the book After the Error: Speaking Out About Patient Safety to Save Lives. Unfortunately, national and provincial medical malpractice laws make it quite challenging for a victim – or a parent whose child is a … Continue reading “Why You Need a Lawyer to Help Process a Medical Malpractice Claim”
Disability insurance serves as financial protection in the event of an unexpected injury or illness. An individual may enjoy such coverage through an employer, the Canadian Pension Plan or through a private insurance policy. This coverage may be available as short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance or both, depending on the policy. Long-term disability insurance … Continue reading “What is Disability Insurance?”
A serious injury or unexpected illness may make it difficult or impossible for an individual to continue working. You may qualify for long-term disability benefits if you suffer from a debilitating health condition. Such insurance benefits are intended to address the economic burden of your being unable to earn steady income. Unfortunately, a fair payment … Continue reading “How a Lawyer Can Help Your Long-Term Disability Claim”
