Many workers have short-term (STD) and long-term (LTD) disability insurance coverage that is designed to protect them if they become ill or injured and are unable to work as a result. What is Considered a Long-Term Disability In Ontario? Knowing what is considered a long-term disability is important in the success of your claim. As…
read moreAccording to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, slips, trips, and falls are actually the leading causes of injuries that result in missed time at work in Ontario. According to the most recent data, 11,495 lost-time injury (LTI) claims were the result of falls—nine of them were traumatic injuries. Common hazards in the workplace include slippery…
read moreAccording to the most recent Ontario Road Safety Annual Report, there was a total of 35,972 fatal and personal injury collisions in 2016, 439 of which were fatal. Car accidents are on the rise in various parts of Canada as well. In British Columbia, distracted driving, in particular, continues to take more lives than impaired…
read moreThere can be a great deal of stress attached to dealing with personal injuries. As a result of a personal injury, many people turn toward the services of a personal injury lawyer to help them along the path to receiving proper compensation for the injuries they have suffered. After all, personal injury law is complex….
read moreMotor vehicle accidents can cause a range of injuries. Some conditions, like arthritis, can be aggravated in a motor vehicle accident. Other times, as you will see below, arthritis can take years to develop following an accident. Here are 3 things you need to know about motor vehicle accidents and arthritis. Motor Vehicle Accidents And…
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