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Links to Frequently Asked Questions:
Accidents
- How much money can I get from a tort claim?
- What evidence will you have to gather in order to prove that I am entitled to disability benefits?
- What compensation is my family entitled to?
Benefits & Employment
- Should I apply for Employment Insurance?
- Will I still receive my LTD payments if my job is terminated?
- What happens if I’m injured in a car accident while in the Course of Employment?
Benefits & Taxes
- Why is it important to know whether or not my long-term disability is taxable or non taxable?
- Will I have to pay taxes on any settlement or judgment?
- How do I know if I have enough LTD coverage?
Denied/Terminated
- What do I do if my LTD benefits are denied or cut off?
- Does anything disqualify me from receiving Accident Benefits?
- Why do I have 2 lawsuits arising out of the same Motor Vehicle Accident?
Legal Counsel
- Will I need to bring anything to our first meeting with you?
- I can’t afford a lawyer – what should I do?
- How do I start a lawsuit?
Mental Health
- What if I refuse treatment or refuse to follow advice to go back to work?
- What if my disability is psychological as opposed to physical?
- Why do I have 2 lawsuits arising out of the same Motor Vehicle Accident?
Policies
- How long do I have to bring a tort claim?
- Will I be paid for my expenses to travel to an Independent Medical Examination?
- Can my insurance company videotape me?
Requirements
- I have coverage through my group policy at work, what happens now?
- What documents do I need to bring to my lawyer?
- What are the steps involved in a lawsuit?
Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- What compensation is my family entitled to?
- Are there any non-medical reasons why the insurance company might not pay my LTD benefits?
- What if my disability is psychological as opposed to physical?