May 16, 2022
The pros and cons of returning to in-person legal proceedings
With the province dropping most COVID-19 regulations and easing public health and workplace safety measures, Ontario courts are returning to in-person for some proceedings. As of […]
January 21, 2022
LTD clients often need employment law advice
Long-term disability (LTD) lawyers need to work with an employment law firm to boost their employment law knowledge and make sure their clients are protected, Oakville […]
January 21, 2022
Tips for navigating long-term disability claims
Long-term disability insurance is an income replacement benefit that pays all or some of your regular income if you are ill or injured and can no […]
December 20, 2021
Exclusion endorsements carry over to new vehicles, case confirms
Unless an insurance company removes the Excluded Driver Endorsement, excluded drivers should always assume they won’t be covered on an insurance policy — even if they […]
November 11, 2021
Waivers don’t always limit legal action: Edwards
Just because someone signs a waiver doesn’t mean they can’t take legal action if they’re injured, says Oakville personal injury lawyer Jill Edwards. It’s important for […]
November 4, 2021
Surveillance common in disability claims — and that’s not always a bad thing
As a long-term disability lawyer, when I first meet with clients who have had their disability benefits denied or terminated, some are surprised to learn that […]
October 16, 2021
How do CPP-D benefits impact LTD claimants?
For individuals who are unable to work due to a disability, there are several reasons to apply for Canada Pension Plan-Disability (CPP-D) benefits, even if it […]
September 12, 2021
Study reveals link between traumatic injury, mental health issues
A Canadian study reveals a high probability that mental health issues, and even suicide, could occur after a major traumatic injury, Oakville personal injury lawyer Jill […]
September 8, 2021
Challenging a denied claim for life insurance
Life insurance is supposed to provide beneficiaries with peace of mind following the death of a loved one. Policyholders pay their premiums, confident that their survivors […]
August 10, 2021
Honesty is the best policy when applying for life insurance
Knowing your medical history and being truthful can go a long way in avoiding a life insurance policy denial, says Jill Edwards, a lawyer for life […]
July 16, 2021
Don’t appeal a denial of long-term disability benefits — here’s why
People suffering from debilitating conditions that affect their ability to work are often shocked when their disability insurer denies their claim for long-term disability benefits. For […]
