Toronto Cyclist suffers Spinal Injury when Driver fails to yield

Posted on November 4, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

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) by Kotak Law

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) by Kotak Law

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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Compensation hinges on lost income in wrongful death claims

Posted on October 9, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

Bereaved family members should not expect blockbuster windfalls following the wrongful death of a loved one, says Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh Kotak. “This isn’t like the U.S., where you see huge sums being paid for grief,” Kotak, principal of Kotak Personal Injury Law, tells AdvocateDaily.com. Instead, he explains that Ontario’s Family Law ...

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Private policies a good option to mitigate disability risk

Posted on October 3, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

Canadians would be wise to check out private insurance policies to help mitigate their risk should an illness leave them unable to work, Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh Kotak tells Bloomberg News. “The reality is many Canadians are living day-to-day, and the workforce is changing,” says Kotak, principal of Kotak Personal Injury Law. ...

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Burden of proof in wrongful death claims

Posted on September 23, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

Ontario law provides an opportunity for compensation to some relatives following the wrongful death of a loved one, says Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh Kotak. Kotak, principal of Kotak Personal Injury Law, says wrongful death claims proceed in a similar way as negligence actions — the plaintiff must show not only that the ...

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Car Accident results in life-changing Brain Injury

Posted on September 4, 2019 (June 16, 2023) by Kotak Law

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of personal injury lawsuits arising from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injury refers to damage to the brain caused by a traumatic event such as a blow or jolt to the head. In many cases of TBI, the injured person experiences only temporary symptoms that ...

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Choose a Personal Injury lawyer whose values match yours: Kotak

Posted on August 21, 2019 (May 22, 2024) by Kotak Law

Good communication, mutual honesty and shared values are the secrets of success in any lawyer-client relationship involving personal injury or disability, says Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh Kotak. “These cases last some time, and so the relationship needs to be based on some common values and understanding — that the client is being ...

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CAUSES DISABILITY FOR MANY CANADIANS

Posted on August 9, 2019 (June 16, 2023) by Kotak Law

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease affecting the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Canada has among the highest rates of multiple sclerosis, with roughly one in every 385 Canadians suffering from MS. Multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 49, and the average onset of ...

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Long Term Disability claimants should be mindful with social media posts

Posted on July 9, 2019 (July 5, 2024) by Kotak Law

Long-term disability claimants are providing free surveillance for insurers by posting publicly on social media, says Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh Kotak. Kotak, principal of Kotak Personal Injury Law, says disability insurers have traditionally invested heavily in private investigations to discretely follow claimants and question their friends and neighbours, all to uncover discrepancies ...

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