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Approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured each year in Canada, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). Taking simple safety measures and abiding by the rules of the road can greatly reduce your risk of bicycle accidents. Take a look at some of the following safety tips compiled by the Canadian Safety Council and the … Continue reading “Cycling Safety Tips for Adults”
Long-term disability benefits, or coverage for lost wages during long-term infirmary, are meant to protect you in the event of an unexpected injury or illness. They are very valuable assets on which many individuals and families rely when unable to return to work. Unfortunately, many long-term disability claims are denied upon the initial application. Should … Continue reading “Preszler Law Can Help Appeal Long-Term Disability Benefits Claim Denials”
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”
When people suffer a serious injury or sustain an illness and are unable to return to work for a period of time, they might have access to several long-term disability benefit options, depending upon the nature of the circumstances. The following guide serves as a brief synopsis for a few long-term disability benefit options available … Continue reading “Preszler Law’s Guide to Long Term Disability”
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”
