How to Claim the COVID-19 Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Posted on April 10, 2020 (July 5, 2024)

The economic impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for Canadians across the country, especially for those who are self employed or work in an industry not deemed an essential service. According to Statistics Canada, over 3.1 million Canadians were affected by jobs loss or reduced working hours since March 15th. The unemployment rate is estimated […]

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Canada Life Denied Disability Insurance Claim

Posted on April 6, 2020 (June 16, 2023)

On January 1, 2020, The Great-West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company and The Canada Life Assurance Company merged to become – The Canada Life Assurance Company (“Canada Life”). Great West Life and London Life policies that were in effect remain unchanged in terms of commitments and promises. Canada Life was founded in 1847 […]

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Short Term Disability Claims And Coronavirus

Posted on March 20, 2020 (July 5, 2024)

According to the World Health Organization coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold or more serious diseases such as SARS. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not previously been identified in humans. The WHO states that common signs of infection […]

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Plaintiff wins Accident Claim Dispute against Insurer

Posted on March 2, 2020 (June 16, 2023)

An injured man was denied income replacement benefits (IRBs) under his ‘no fault’ accident insurance following a serious snowmobile accident. The accident victim’s benefits were terminated in response to inaccurate medical information that was submitted with a second Disability Certificate. Then, his vehicle insurer, State Farm Insurance Company, refused all subsequent attempts to accept any […]

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Husband awarded Damages in Wrongful Death Claim

Posted on February 5, 2020 (June 16, 2023)

A wrongful death claim is a civil action or lawsuit against a person whose negligent action caused the death of a loved one. Wrongful death claims may be brought by family members who experienced a financial and/or non-economic loss due to the death. Among the financial losses that may be sought in a wrongful death […]

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CLAIMING DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR A SPINAL DISORDER

Posted on January 3, 2020 (June 16, 2023)

Spinal disorders can make it difficult, and often impossible, to work and perform everyday functions because back and spine strength are fundamental to most of our basic activities, including sitting, standing, walking and lifting. This is why many Canadians suffering from a spinal disorder become permanently disabled. Spinal disorders may affect the neck or anywhere […]

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Judge in Injury Lawsuit rules that Plaintiff’s Disability Benefits are not relevant to their Motivation to Work

Posted on December 2, 2019 (July 5, 2024)

If you were injured and are unable to work as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to claim several types of compensation, including long-term disability (LTD) benefits under your disability plan, statutory accident benefits (SABs) from your automobile insurer, and personal injury damages from the at fault driver. To qualify […]

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Toronto Cyclist suffers Spinal Injury when Driver fails to yield

Posted on November 4, 2019 (July 5, 2024)

In June 2016, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced the ‘Vision Zero’ plan to introduce infrastructure and policy changes in the City aimed at reducing the number of cycling and pedestrian deaths to zero by 2021. And, although the City of Toronto implemented a number of initiatives – including designated bike lanes, more biking lines on […]

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How to prove that you are disabled when applying for long term disability benefits

Posted on October 21, 2019 (July 5, 2024)

An illness or accident can prevent you from working. If you are fortunate enough to have a long term disability policy through work or privately it is important to know what you must do in order to increase your chances of your disability claim being approved. Here are some helpful hints. Have medical evidence that […]

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Chronic Pain may entitle you to a higher level of Accident Benefits under your Vehicle Insurance

Posted on October 15, 2019 (July 5, 2024)

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, the amount of injury compensation you are entitled to receive under your ‘no fault’ accident coverage depends on your level of injury. There are three categories of injury under statutory accident benefits (SABS): minor injury guidelines (MIG); non-catastrophic injuries; and catastrophic injuries. Persons who are deemed […]

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