What qualifies you for disability in Ontario?

According to the Ontario Disabilities Support Program, a person with a disability is someone who has a substantial mental or physical impairment that is continuous or recurrent, and is expected to last one year or more.

Is depression a disability in Canada?

According to the Canada Revenue Agency, depression is a disability if you are markedly restricted in at least one of the basic activities of daily living for a prolonged period of time, at least 12 months of almost constant impairment.

How long do you have to file a disability claim?

You should file for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you have reasonable cause to believe that your disabling condition is expected to last twelve months or longer.

How do you prove emotional distress?

Some methods for proving emotional distress include witness testimony, doctors' reports, reports of the intensity of the distress and the length of time that you have been suffering from the condition. A person suffering from emotional distress may also provide testimony of flashbacks, inability to sleep, anxiety and any other emotional injuries associated with the accident.

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Disability Claims Shouldn’t Be Complicated and Our Lawyers Can Help

Most employment insurance packages offer some type of disability compensation. Depending on the plan your employer offers, you may have short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability benefits (LTD). If your employer does not offer a disability package you may have also opted to purchase a private insurance package to ensure you have coverage should you need it. Sadly, having disability insurance does not always mean that you are completely covered. Insurance policies vary and some insurance companies make it harder to access disability benefits. When making a disability claim, the insurance company will insist on proof of disability before agreeing to pay out any disability benefits. This is where our lawyers can step in to help.

Insurance companies may make it very difficult for you to access the disability benefits that you have been paying premiums for. Insurance companies may deny your disability claim even if medical professionals and specialists support it. Often disability claims are denied and people are left with an injury, unable to work, and being denied any compensation. This is where we can help. Our team of disability lawyers can step in and represent you with your insurance company and deal directly with the insurance company on your behalf. We fight for fairness. We fight for what’s right. You have been paying insurance premiums and you are entitled to insurance compensation.

Our lawyers know that insurance is designed to be there when you need it most.

Insurance is supposed to be designed to help you when you need it most. If you become disabled or injured, you most likely need insurance compensation. Disability insurance policies are designed to help at times like these. We are disability insurance claims lawyers that ensure you are being treated fairly by your insurance company. We are prepared to do what it takes to ensure justice and fairness. If you are unable to work, your loss of income needs to be properly compensated. We understand how stressful it can be to not only be injured but to have to worry about how you will pay the bills and be compensated. We understand and we can help. If you have been injured and need help with your claim, we are here for you.

We understand, care, and are here to help… and our track record proves it.

If you have suffered a disability injury we can help. We can sit with you and show you how to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation. If your disability claim has been denied, let us help. We will fight for you and work at getting the full benefits you are entitled to under your insurance policy. Contact us for a free consultation. If your injuries prevent you from travelling, we can also travel to you. We travel throughout eastern Ontario. You owe it to yourself, give us a call or send us an email for a free consultation.