Hamilton has the experienced disability lawyer you need
There are many employers in Hamilton, and it is their professional responsibility to provide disability benefits for claimant employees that find themselves unable to work whether that be from a work related injury (workers compensation) or from illness or a medical disorder. From the Bruce Hiking Trail to the Royal Botanical Gardens, our HIMPRO disability legal team has a 97.5% success rate in handling disability claims. We have a proven track record with a large number of insurance companies to settle what is owed to you.
Trying to handle a disability claim on your own is difficult and overwhelming. Insurance companies are known to routinely deny applications and claims. Led by David Himelfarb, we have built a solid team including medical experts and vocational experts in various fields to provide opinions to gather and document medical records and enhance your disability benefits case evaluation against the insurance company. Our experienced and dedicated lawyers will advocate for you.
Himelfarb Proszanski’s local Hamilton disability lawyers can make all the difference for you to maximize your chances of securing your disability benefits and swiftly move your application through the system. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no upfront fees. We offer legal representation for your appeal and hearing before an administrative law judge.
We provide a combined century of trial experience, and the only firm who can offer you the HIMPRO Advantage™.
Contact A Hamilton Disability Claim Lawyer Near You
HIMPRO Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability Lawyers
1 Hunter Street East, Ground Floor
Hamilton ON L8N 3W1
Phone: (905) 777-8002
Toll-Free: (855) 297-5522
If you live in or near Hamilton, ON and are dealing with a denied long-term disability claim, we invite you to contact the team here at HimPro. Our experienced disability lawyers can provide you with a free case assessment and offer you legal counsel about what your next steps should be.
Himelfarb Proszanski is committed to provide top-rated legal service to the residents of Hamilton, ON by providing personal one-on-one assistance to those who, as a consequence of a severe injury or illness, might not be able to perform their regular job, whether it was an office job, or one that involved more physically active work.
From Dundas to Stoney Creek and beyond, our Hamilton disability lawyer team also works with local experts to enhance your LTD case; our goal is to provide a secure setting for you to feel comfortable relying on us.
What Is The Difference Between Long-Term And Short-Term Disability?
As the two names suggest, there is a difference between long-term and short-term disability in the amount of time that you are collecting the disability benefits for. Short-term disability benefits are intended to help cover costs for someone who is experiencing an illness or life event that prevents them from working for a short amount of time, typically between 3-12 months. These benefits can start being collected within a few weeks of the injury and are usually a greater amount than long-term benefits. Long-term disability benefits are designed for people who are dealing with serious health issues and can range anywhere from 2-20 years or right up until retirement age in some cases. Because of the extended nature of these benefits they typically come under far more scrutiny than short-term disability benefits, and the amount that you can expect to receive will be less, usually somewhere between 40-70% of your income. It is highly recommended that people who are dealing with an illness or medical disorder and are in need of LTD (long-term disability) benefits speak to an experienced disability lawyer near them as these types of cases frequently deal with challenges to get approved.
What can Hamilton residents expect from a HIMPRO disability lawyer?
While there are government programs offering disability benefits, their eligibility criteria and coverage can limit access or the amount you are paid.
If you have private insurance disability benefits, they can cover short and long term disability (LTD), but getting your disability claim approved is not guaranteed. Getting a claim denied by your insurance company or being cut-off after some time happens frequently.
Himelfarb Proszanski Hamilton will examine your claim and develop a plan to maximize your chances of receiving your disability benefits.
As your disability lawyer, we will:
- Work to lessen the stress you and your family are experiencing
- Analyze your case quickly
- Move to obtain the appropriate documentation required
- Issue legal proceedings to get your case settled
- Protect your employment rights in a case of wrongful dismissal
We can also help you to:
- Successfully pass the 2-year test for disability of group disability policies
- Successfully apply for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits
- Successfully navigate the new appeals process at the Social Benefits Tribunal
Disabilities We Can Assist With In The Claim Process
There are a number of ways that a person could end up suffering a disability, whether that be a workplace injury at one of Hamilton’s big employers like ArcelorMittal Dofasco on Burlington St E., the Stelco factory on Wilcox St., or Hamilton Health Sciences, or possibly from a car accident or other type of injury. Disabilities can sometimes arise from exposure to certain chemicals or materials over time, while others are genetic. Whatever the cause, our team of experienced disability lawyers are here to help.
We can help with the following types of long-term disability cases:
- Cardiovascular System Disorders
- Critical Illness and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Digestive System Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Genitourinary Impairments
- Hematological Disorders
- Immune System Disorders
- Impairments That Affect Multiple Body Systems
- Malignant Neoplastic Diseases
- Mental Health and Disability
- Musculoskeletal System Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- PTSD and Military Disabilities
- Respiratory System Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Special Senses and Speech
- Other Impairments such as Chronic Pain & Soft Tissue Injury
- And More Conditions and Disorders
HIMPRO Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability Lawyers has built a team of experts in multiple fields to prove your case against the insurance company.
WHAT YOU NEED
To Do Next
If your initial disability benefit has been denied by your insurance company, don’t wait: you need a seasoned disability lawyer and team in the Hamilton area to look into your claim and determine the best course of action to secure your benefits. Take the first step and talk to our disability claim specialist, now.
Why Choose HIMPRO?
Himelfarb Proszanski’s disability team has an impressive reputation of successfully handling disability claims in Ontario. Even some major local law firms refer their clients’ disability cases to us. Our performance of successfully handling 97.5% of denied disability claims proves that insurance companies take us seriously.
We provide a combined century of trial experience which has led to the successful settlement of over 10,000 cases with a combined settlement value in excess of 3/4 billion dollars. And finally, we’re the only firm to offer you the HIMPRO Advantage™.
Contact A Hamilton Disability Claim Lawyer Near You
If you are in the midst of applying for long-term disability benefits or are dealing with a denied claim we urge you to reach out to Himpro. Our expertise in disability law is second to none and we will do all we can to make sure you get the benefits you need as quickly as possible. If you need to speak with a disability lawyer call Himpro at (905) 777-8002 or contact us online to set up a free case consultation.
Based on almost 30 years of legal expertise and handling over 5,000 disability cases, the Disability team at HIMPRO knows how to handle the different strategies the Insurance companies use to deny or delay the payment of your LTD Disability benefits for years. Our in-depth knowledge of the Disability Claim legal process in Ontario has led to an impressive track record: a 97.5% success rate handling disability claims.
Insurance companies know our reputation and don’t want to go up against us in court. We’ve really earned the respect of the insurance industry. Our team, led by David Himelfarb, has over 100 combined years of hard fought insurance and litigation experience, obtaining significant judgments for our client’s disability cases. We have been recognized by Best Lawyers and have the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell. We have sued and challenged everybody there is, at every major insurance company, over the last 30 years. That has certainly earned us the respect of their general counsel, their national trial counsel, and their defense counsel.
Trying to defend your rights to receive disability benefits and engaging in a legal case can be intimidating and stressful, on top of the disability issue itself. Our team fully understands this and will support you from the start. From our first contact, our immediate goal is to relieve the stress you and your family are experiencing due to a denial by the insurance company. We also understand you want us to be responsive to your enquiries and be kept up to date along the process. For us, you are NOT a number, and we will treat you with full respect for your person and situation, while providing the best legal representation possible.
If English is not your first language, we provide professional translators to assist you in this process, which will limit the stress due to language barriers.
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