2024-04-11 12:37
Is long term disability attorney or long term disability lawyer the proper term? It doesn’t really matter, both are used.
Lawyers and attorneys use a lot of legal jargon, even… Read More
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2024-03-03 20:57
Most Canada Post employees are entitled to receive short term disability (STD) and long term disability (LTD) benefit payments if they are unable t… Read More
2024-02-09 20:01
Introduction:
Long term disability (LTD) claims for chronic fatigue present unique challenges for individuals seeking financial support due to their debilitating condition. Chronic fa… Read More
2023-12-22 20:59
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision that resulted in a huge win for the plaintiff, including $1,500,000 in punitive damages, more than $220,000 for past long term di… Read More
2023-11-07 19:47
When long term disability (“LTD”) insurance claims are denied, there is usually an option to appeal. Al… Read More
2023-11-01 20:18
About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition associated with severe changes in mood, energy, and ability to complete day to day activities. Type I bipolar diag… Read More
2023-08-18 20:52
Work related stress can lead to burnout and have a profound impact on both mental and physical wellbeing, potentially leading to a disability.
Many people encounter stress in the workplac… Read More
2023-05-03 18:29
Rogers Communications employees in Ontario are entitled to short term disability (STD) and long term disability (LTD) bene… Read More
2023-04-20 18:16
Michael Jordan is one of just 25 long term disability lawyers, both plaintiff and defence, in all of Canada to be recogniz… Read More
2023-04-06 16:55
Blue Cross’ decision to deny Sara Baker long term disability benefits may cost the insurer $3,000,000.
The Trial D… Read More
2023-02-11 23:26
Life insurance is usually purchased to protect loved ones against financial hardship following death of the policyholder. The vast majority of life insurance claims are approved and paid wit… Read More
2022-11-18 21:24
Another long term disability insurance company in Ontario has been ordered to pay punitive damages. This time the award wa… Read More
2022-10-27 18:52
As a long term disability lawyer, I am often asked about legal fees. Clients typically retain me on a contingency fee basi… Read More
2022-10-20 13:46
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury, you may be entitled to long term disability (LTD) benefits. Many employers provide their employees with long term disability coverage thro… Read More
2022-09-08 20:56
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (or CFS, ME, or ME/CFS for short) is a debilitating illn… Read More
2022-08-23 19:03
Another long term disability insurance company has been ordered to pay punitive damages. This time a Toronto jury fo… Read More
2022-03-08 19:47
Long term disability claims require consideration of numerous legal issues. These include interpretation of the poli… Read More
2022-01-15 21:17
Kumarasamy v. Western Life, 2021 ONCA 849 (CanLII) is an important decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal that confirms… Read More
2021-12-07 19:01
Teachers in Ontario are usually entitled to long term disability benefits (LTD) coverage through the Ontario Teachers Insu… Read More
2021-10-29 14:49
Sun Life recently released some internal statistics regarding mental health and long term disability claims. The report co… Read More
2021-10-13 20:39
Long term disability insurance is associated with specialized terminology, some of which is highly technical and uncommon in everyday language. When a long term disability claim is denied, a… Read More
2021-10-03 21:08
What is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Most concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries resolve spontaneously in a matter of… Read More
2021-09-06 20:21
COVID-19 causes long lasting symptoms in a significant percentage of those infected with the virus. Various terms for this… Read More
2021-06-14 20:03
Being denied long term disability benefits can be a life changing event. You need the best long term disability lawyer possible. But where do you start? Is the best long term disability lawy… Read More
2021-06-07 00:24
Evidence is a word frequently used by lawyers that simply means information and facts that prove something is true. … Read More
2021-05-06 19:36
Two recent cases shed some light on the issue of whether the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) reduces long term disability (LTD) benefits.
LTD policies typically contain… Read More
2021-04-03 20:52
When long term disability benefits are denied, there are usually two options: appeal or lawsuit. Most LTD lawyers will recommend taking legal action, rather than appeal. There are seve… Read More
2021-02-09 20:13
A previous blog post, Sun Life Ordered To Pay General Damages For Causing Mental Distress In LTD Claim, commented on the recent Kardaras v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada decision, whe… Read More
2021-01-24 20:41
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a negative impact on our mental health. People are struggling with fear, isolation, uncertainty, concern for the wellbeing of loved ones, and worry about empl… Read More
2020-11-25 01:24
Kardaras v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2020 ONSC 392, is a recent long term disability trial decision where Sun Life was ordered to pay general damages for mental distress because… Read More
2020-10-25 23:25
Long term disability lawyers get asked the same questions regularly. The answers to the 10 most common questions follow. Contact Michael directly for more fulsome answers specific to your si… Read More
2020-08-26 23:07
Long term disability (LTD) insurance is intended to provide a stream of income while you are disabled from your employment. Industry statistics suggest most claims are accepted, but many man… Read More
2020-07-28 00:44
What Is A Waiting Period?
Most long term disability (LTD) policies do not pay benefits for weeks or months after you become disabled. This may be called a waiting period, an elimination… Read More
2020-06-26 00:28
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee can access his former employer’s long term disability (LTD) coverage four years after a disabling injury, even though he resigned… Read More
2020-06-03 00:18
Long term disability (LTD) is a type of insurance intended to provide a source of income in the event you become disabled from employment due to illness or injury. Given that some disa… Read More
2020-05-04 21:32
Mediation is an effective way to resolve long term disability (LTD) disputes, yet most people are not familiar with what mediation entai… Read More
2020-04-09 16:53
Chronic pain that results in claims for Long Term Disability (LTD) can present challenges to insurers, lawyers, treatment providers, and… Read More
2020-03-21 14:10
COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of millions of Canadians, and will continue to do so. Virtually every industry has been affected. The physical and mental consequences of the virus ar… Read More
2020-03-06 01:29
Lawsuits that arise from denied Long Term Disability (LTD) claims commonly seek payment of past benefits owing, a declaration that benefits be reinstated, and extracontractual damages for th… Read More
2020-01-31 21:08
Entitlement To LTD
Unionized employees are typically entitled to various benefits, including Long Term Disability coverage. These benefits are usually provided by an outside insurance com… Read More
2020-01-01 20:28
When Long Term Disability claims are denied, there is usually an option to appeal. At first, an appeal may seem promising. In practice, however, very few appeals are successful… Read More
2019-12-10 14:41
Mental illness is a common cause of workplace absences. In any given week, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems, according to Statistics Canad… Read More
2019-11-01 19:38
Ask a lawyer a clear question, and you are likely to get
anything but a clear answer. The
question “How much is my Long Term Disability claim really worth?” requires some
e… Read More
2019-10-04 21:08
Long Term Disability insurance is supposed to provide a source of income for you and your family while you are unable to work due to ill… Read More
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