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Facts of the Case On August 16th, 2016, Ms. Kerli Kalk (“K.K.”) was involved in a motor vehicle accident when a drunk driver crossed the centreline and struck her vehicle head-on. She sustained significant injuries requiring multiple surgeries and spent nearly two months in hospital and in-patient rehabilitation. The insurance provider, Intact Insurance Company (“Intact”), … Continue reading “Kalk v. Intact Insurance Company, 2022”
Facts of the Case Jaqueline Waller (the “Plaintiff”) was injured in a motor vehicle accident (the “Accident”) on October 28, 2015. Ryan and Karen Brown (the “Defendants”) admitted liability at trial in 2021. However, they disputed the subsequent finding that Ms. Waller’s injuries surpassed the “threshold” of severity, entitling her to general damages. In this case, … Continue reading “Waller v. Brown, 2022 ONSC 3510”
Following a 2015 automobile accident, Glenda Primo was denied certain benefits by Wawanesa Insurance Company, then applied to the Automobile Accident Benefits Service of the Licence Appeal Tribunal. Learn more here
At Preszler Injury Lawyers we have assisted clients with their rejected or denied disability claims since 1959. This informational page was created for Canadian long term disability insurance policyholders who have submitted a claim that has been denied. It explains what to do once you have received a denial letter from your long term disability … Continue reading “My Long-Term Disability Claim was Denied: What Now?”
At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have heard from many of our clients what happens immediately following a car accident. After the initial shock settles in, there are steps that must be taken or it may impact your motor vehicle accident claim (providing you’re able to do so moments after the accident). We’ve discussed before what … Continue reading “7 Common Mistakes Following an Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident”
At Preszler Injury Lawers, our disability lawyres have provided legal assistance to thousands of Ontarians when their disability benefits have been rejected or denied. If you develop a chronic physical or mental illness or sustain a severe injury that makes it impossible for you to continue working, if your insurance coverage offers disability benefits, you … Continue reading “5 Things to Know about Securing Disability Benefits in Ontario”
In Ontario, thousands of individuals file claims for motor vehicle accident compensation each year. Obtaining compensation after a motor vehicle accident can be a complex process which is one of the reasons why personal injury lawyers encourage you to hire them to assist with claims. There are numerous mitigating factors involved, as well as several … Continue reading “Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Ontario: How It Works”
As we’ve discussed before, long-term disability benefits can come from any of several sources, including private disability insurance that you or your employer pay for, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). To make matters even more complicated, each of these types of disability benefits is subject to different tax … Continue reading “Is Long-Term Disability Income Taxable?”
