Herniated discs are no laughing matter. They’re a type of back injury that may be caused by a slip and fall injury or car accident — and you may not notice the pain right away. A herniated disc may even cause pain or discomfort to radiate down to your feet, making it difficult to enjoy…
Given Ontario’s proximity to the United States, the prevalence of American media in popular culture, and the relative infrequency with which most people interact with the courts, it comes as no surprise that some Ontarians are more familiar with American legal concepts than their relevant Ontario counterparts.But personal injury cases in the United States and…
When you are unable to work but have disability insurance, typically you’re going to a file a claim for disability benefits. But what happens when your claim is denied? The insurance companies don’t exist to help you — they want to meet their bottom line and keep costs down.A lawyer can make all the difference…
One in five Canadians lives with chronic pain, according to multiple sources including the Canadian Pain Coalition and the Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability. In addition to doctor-recommended pain treatments such as medication and physiotherapy, there are numerous self-management techniques and lifestyle habits you can practice that may help manage your…
In December 2011, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario released the Superintendent’s Report on the Definition of Catastrophic Impairment in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, which provides a host of recommendations for amendments to the current definition of “catastrophic impairment,” or CAT.Suggested Amendments to the CAT DefinitionSome argue that the current definition of catastrophic impairment,…
Last updated Feb. 12, 2018.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…
A neurological condition or injury may make it difficult or impossible for an individual to maintain employment. When it impairs a person’s ability to earn a living wage, that individual may seek long-term disability benefits. Such benefits may offset the financial burden of being unable to earn a regular income.Most common types of neurological conditions…
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