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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”
Sports accidents are among the leading cause of concussions and traumatic brain injury. A brain injury may result in long-term health implications, including disability. Compensation may be available in cases where another person’s negligence led to an accident and injury. How Brain Injuries Occur During Popular Winter Sports A concussion or more severe brain injury … Continue reading “How to Prevent Brain Injuries While Participating in Popular Winter Sports”
An at-fault driver in a car accident still may recover compensation in the form of Statutory Accident Benefits. However, while Ontario follows a no-fault accident system, there are some financial consequences to being found completely or partially to blame for an automotive accident. Recovering Payment under Ontario’s Insurance Laws Ontario’s Insurance Act established the Statutory … Continue reading “Are At-Fault Drivers Eligible for Insurance Payouts in Ontario?”
All motorists in the province are required to hold mandatory insurance. All automobile insurance plans in Ontario are required to provide the coverage outlined in the provincial Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Therefore, injured survivors of motor vehicle collisions should be able to recover accident benefits to offset the cost of injury-related expenses. However, insurance providers … Continue reading “Denied Accident Benefits: Can I Dispute this Decision?”
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, survivors of the collision might struggle to rebuild their lives and their careers. In certain cases, the symptoms of their traumatic brain injuries are so profound that it can be impossible for them to fully recover. These catastrophically impaired accident victims should qualify for increased accident benefits to offset their injury-related costs. But how does one qualify for these increased accident benefits? When is a traumatic brain injury legally considered to be “catastrophic?” Click here to read more.
Many accidents occur because of driver negligence. Numerous other collisions can be attributed to poor roadway conditions, such as icy roads or potholes. The City of Toronto is legally obligated to keep public streets at a minimum level of safety to decrease the likelihood of accidents and injuries. An injured victim may have the right … Continue reading “Toronto’s Minimum Maintenance Standards and Your Accident Claim”
In many cases, prescription drugs are used safely without incidence of patient injury or illness. However, a number of popular prescription medications have been indicated in association with brain damage or mental health conditions. This can happen when a drug’s potential side effects cause brain injury – such as when a drug is linked to … Continue reading “Possible Connection between Prescription Drugs Side Effects and Brain Injury or Mental Health Conditions”
