Tips for Understanding Your Disability Rights
Depending on the type of accident or injury suffered by the plaintiff in a personal injury action, long- or short-term disability benefits might be available to the injured party. Often, disability benefits are paid through a policy provided by the injured party’s …
What to Do If Your Disability Benefits Have Been Denied
You have submitted your initial claim to your insurance company for long-term disability benefits after a serious accident, and your claim has been denied. Alternatively, you have successfully been receiving long-term disability benefits from your insurance company which have suddenly been terminated. …
Why Do Insurance Companies Deny Claims for Disability Benefits?
After an accident in which you suffer serious and permanent injuries, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits from your insurance company (“insurer”), which provide you with a portion of your income when you become disabled. In order to assess your …
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits and How Your Physician Can Help
The Canada Pension Plan Disability Pension program is a very difficult system to navigate if you are not familiar with what is required to successfully appeal the denial of your application for benefits. CPP Disability is governed by legislation and case law …
Why have your long term disability benefits been terminated?
Your Insurer may terminate your benefits on many grounds. The Insurer’s ability to terminate benefits arises from the terms of your policy of insurance. Policies vary and must be reviewed carefully. We recommend having your policy reviewed by a lawyer to ensure …
Why is my Long Term Disability claim denied if my doctor says I am disabled?
Has your doctor diagnosed you with an illness or condition that prevents you from working? You applied for benefits with your Long Term Disability insurer. Your application contained an Attending Physician’s Statement which indicated your physician’s medical opinion that you are unable …
Changes to the Canada Pension Plan
The Harper Government has implemented a number of changes to the Canada Pension Plan since 2011. You ought to know the changes that are being phased in. It’s also helpful to speak to a personal injury lawyer to understand the impact these …