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Insurance Surveillance by Patricia Santucci

What You Need to Know When you seek benefits or compensation from your insurance company for personal injury (whether from a car accident or through a disability claim), you can expect that your insurance company will do some surveillance of you. Insurance Companies Routinely Conduct Investigations Including Surveillance Insurance companies routinely conduct a detailed investigation […]

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5 Fun FREE things to do in Hamilton by Patricia Santucci

Here comes the Summer! Injury or illness can cost more than your health. It often means living on a lower income if you are in receipt of some kind of disability benefits and it often results in being less connected to your family, friends and wider community. You may not have the extra funds to […]

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10 Facts You Need To Know About Accident Benefits by Patricia Santucci

1. Been in a motor vehicle accident? You have two potential claims Most people assume that the only way to get compensated for injuries sustained in an auto accident is to sue the driver responsible. This is not true. An accident victim must first turn to the provincial Statutory Accident Benefits scheme in order to […]

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10 Myths about Personal Injury Lawsuits by Patricia Santucci

Myth #1: I have to pay a lawyer a retainer up front to take my case The reality is that most personal injury lawyers in Ontario ask for no money up front or during the course of your lawsuit. If we take your case at Santucci Personal Injury Law (“Santucci Law”), we take the financial […]

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6 Common Misconceptions about Insurance Companies

6 Common Misconceptions about Insurance Companies by Patricia Santucci

1. My Insurance Company is there to protect me It is not surprising that many people assume that their insurance company is on their side and will protect their interests. They do a good job convincing us of this in their advertising. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. It is often the case […]

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Roger D. Yachetti April 14, 1940 – September 16, 2018 “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” – Shannon Alder Inspiring people lead by example. Their passion, intelligence, and leadership reflected not just through their own achievements, but also […]

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