Personal Injury Claims

long-term disability
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January 25, 2019
Will I be Taxed on Personal Injury Damages or Disability Benefits?
If you have been injured in an accident and are set to receive a personal injury settlement or disability benefits, one of the important questions…

personal injury
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October 19, 2018
Functional Capacity Evaluations in Ontario: What You Need to Know
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision and cannot continue working as a result, you may be entitled to income replacement benefits….

personal injury
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September 24, 2018
What Damages Are Available Under the Family Law Act?
The Family Law Act (FLA) is an Ontario statute that mostly concerns itself with family law matters—marriage and divorce, spousal and child support, and so…

accident benefit
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September 21, 2018
Can My Insurer Demand an Independent Medical Examination Before Paying Out Accident Benefits?
Ontario is a “no-fault” jurisdiction with respect to motor vehicle accidents. This means that your own insurance company is expected to pay you certain statutory…

accident benefit
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August 27, 2018
When is a Cohabitant a Spouse for Ontario Auto Insurance Purposes?
The Canadian family is changing. According to Statistics Canada, in 1991, 42% of Canadians were married, and 5.5% were cohabiting with another person as a…

personal injury
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August 20, 2018
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ontario?
During 2016, more than 70,000 new civil lawsuits were filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ). The SCJ is the provincial court that…

accident benefit
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July 31, 2018
The Role of Homeowner’s Insurance in a Personal Injury Claim
If you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario for which another person was at fault, you may already realize that you are entitled to…

accident benefit
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July 31, 2018
Sports Injuries in Ontario: What Are My Rights?
During 2016 and 2017, nearly 18,000 Canadians were hospitalized after suffering a sports injury, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Because of…