A look at the differences in the administration of the Canadian Pension Program (CPP) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) disguises a significant interaction between the two programs. CPP is administered by Service Canada; the WSIB administers its own disability program.

Some drivers feel content with accepting the settlement figure that has been suggested by the insurance company. Others do not hesitate to sue the responsible driver, because that approach increases the chances for winning a fair compensation.

One of the most common questions that personal injury lawyers answer when handling a case is “Should I accept the first settlement offer from my insurer?” If you accept their offer, you’ll be compensated for your injuries quicker and be able to move on with your life. Conversely, that settlement offer may be insufficient to... Read More

Ontario’s car-owning residents enjoy access to Statutory Accident Benefits, if their vehicle becomes involved in a collision. Yet all the residents of Ontario face the need to deal with specific restrictions, if they want to cash out those same benefits.

Disability insurance policies are riddled with confusing, highly technical provisions and terminologies which may be interpreted differently from a legal standpoint. Whenever you are filing for disability benefits, it’s extremely important that you discuss your options with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Their legal team will explain your options to you and help you understand... Read More

Each long-term disability (LTD) claim made by an employee increases the potential costs to the person or company that has employed that same worker. That fact highlights the reason that all employers in Ontario should pay attention to the latest findings on the increase in the number of incidences of long-term disability, within that particular... Read More