Why You Need a WSIB Lawyer
The Worker Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) enforces strict time limits for filing claims and fulfilling other obligations. Failing to meet these deadlines significantly increases the likelihood of a claim denial. The process becomes even more complex due to the multitude of forms that must be filled out and submitted, making it a logistical challenge for many claimants. To make matters worse, the WSIB does not always disclose all the available benefits that you may be entitled to, such as the right to sue your employer for negligence or failure to provide a safe work environment.
Even if you’ve followed all the correct procedures, your WSIB claim may still be denied. In this case, the next step is to file an Objection form, but again, this must be done within strict time constraints. If you haven’t already enlisted the help of a seasoned WSIB lawyer, now is the time to do so. Retaining a top WSIB lawyer in Toronto or your local area, one with extensive experience in workers’ compensation claims, is critical. A skilled attorney will be well-versed in the complexities of the objection process, know how to navigate the WSIB bureaucracy, and work diligently to ensure you receive the compensation and benefits you are entitled to. Whether it’s securing disability benefits, lost wages, or medical costs, having the right legal representation is essential to overcoming the obstacles that often arise in the WSIB system.
What Your WSIB Lawyer Will Do
The first step is for your WSIB Lawyer to determine if you are eligible for WSIB benefits. Eligibility is determined first if your case falls under Schedule 1 covering nine industry groupings or Schedule 2 which is applicable to self-insured claimants. Following this, it is necessary to determine if you are considered a ‘worker’ and if the circumstances of your accident fall within the scope of a WSIB defined situation. The core issue to determine and validate is “did your injury occur during, or as a result of, the course of employment”. From these findings your WSIB Lawyer will determine if your optimum benefits can be obtained within the WSIB system or if you have the right to sue. This decision is called an election and stringent time limits are in place. Your WSIB Lawyer ensures you make the best choice and that all paperwork is filed within the proper time constraints.
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Your WSIB Lawyer will review or instigate a comprehensive investigation into all the facts surrounding your injury including the acquisition of your employer’s records, security footage, conduct on-site investigations and accident reconstructions. Our network of medical experts and other professionals will gather, review and analyze all your medical records and prognoses; we will refer you to other specialists if we feel it will help substantiate your claims. Our overriding intent is to ensure that you are receiving all of the benefits to which you are entitled and all the quality medical care you need.
How it Works
Retaining your WSIB Lawyer immediately after suffering a work-related injury is crucial. WSIB time limits begin the day of your injury and that time is limited. The decision to proceed within the WSIB system or to sue can have a significant impact of your settlement. As an example, compensation for pain and suffering within WSIB is capped at traditionally low amounts whereas the compensation for pain and suffering in a civil lawsuit is much greater. You may choose to forego the WSIB claim and file a Tort claim instead. Having an experienced WSIB lawyer to help you with the decision is imperative.
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Why Choose HIMPRO?
Himelfarb Proszanski is a leading law firm with full-service personal injury lawyers. We have been recognized by Best Lawyers and have the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martinadale-Hubbell. We provide a combined century of trial experience which has led to the successful settlement of over 10,000 cases with combined settlement value in excess of 3/4 billion dollars. And finally, we’re the only firm to offer you the HIMPRO Advantage™.
- Your injury is assessed and your options are discussed
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- Your disability and other benefits are secured
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- Your rehabilitation is optimized and personalized using our extensive network of rehabilitation and medical specialists
- Your rehabilitation is monitored and tracked
- Your case is managed by our lawyers from start to finish
- You are made aware of options designed to maximize your settlement amount
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