The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Long-Term Disability Lawyer If you’ve experienced a serious personal injury, you may suffer from a disability that prevents you from returning to the job you had before your accident. A long-term disability claim is possible—but those types of claims can take significant time and resources to fight. Consider the help of a lawyer for long-term disability claims.  What is a Long-Term Disability Lawyer? A long-term disability claim involves insurance benefits that generally begin when short-term disability benefits and sick leave benefits from your employer have ended. Although each long-term disability plan is different, many will replace about 60 to 70% of your previous gross income, up to age 65, so long as you meet the applicable test of disability contained within the policy. The purpose of long-term disability insurance is to offset your financial difficulties if you lose your source of income, providing you...

When it comes to long-term disability cases, things can be complex. Not only are the laws in this area tricky, but those seeking long-term disability have to deal with more than just the financial and legal aspects of their claim — they also have to do their best to recover and learn to live with their disability. Understandably, it can be extremely overwhelming to deal with an illness or injury while also trying to seek long-term disability compensation. This is why many choose a long-term disability lawyer to represent them in their fight for an approved claim and/or settlement. Insurance disability claims lawyers can help those with disabilities more easily navigate the legal process. This can not only help ease stress but also potentially maximize your chances for success. But where do you start? Here we’ll discuss how to choose from the many disability insurance claims lawyers out there. What...

Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer A motor vehicle accident can wreak havoc on your life, causing significant personal injuries and damages. Hiring a personal injury lawyer for auto accident injuries can make all the difference in your case, equipping you with the help you need to recover a fair and reasonable settlement. But choosing the right motor vehicle accident lawyer is important—and there are some ways you can ensure you choose well. Why is it so Important to Choose the Right Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer? There are many options for motor vehicle lawyers, and it can feel overwhelming to consider all of them. And, of course, you can always handle your claim on your own. However, hiring the right lawyer can make a significant difference in your outcome: a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process, properly assess your damages,...

If you’ve been injured, there may be compensation available to help you cope. As a personal injury lawyer, my job is to make sure you understand your rights and that I see your case through to the end. Let my law firm handle the stressful details so that you can focus on what’s most important: your recovery and your family. Read on to learn more about personal injury compensation claims.     What Defines Personal Injury? A personal injury can happen anywhere and anytime. Injuries from car accidents, work accidents, slips and falls — just to name a few — can range from mild to catastrophic. If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you already know the extent to which it can affect your quality of life, your family, and your finances. Personal injury compensation claims handled by our firm represent a variety of case types:   Motor vehicle accidents. Injuries from...

When it comes to filing an insurance claim, a bicycle accident is high on the list of reasons that Canadians may need benefits. In fact, the number of people who may need bicycle accident compensation is actually growing. Whether you cycle to work or for recreation, do you know your options when it comes to filing a claim? Read on to learn more about bicycle accident compensation and how hiring an experienced lawyer like Derek Wilson can help the process go more smoothly.  How Do Bicycle Accidents Commonly Happen? Bicycle accidents happen most often when cars and cyclists share the roads. The number of Canadians who choose bicycling for either recreation or as a means of commuting has nearly doubled in the last twenty years. While this reflects an increase in people choosing to cycle over another method, such as driving, it’s also a reflection of the nearly 40 percent...

Knowing what to look for in a lawyer is a powerful tool. Even with the seriousness and urgency of personal injury, you deserve to know that you are making a decision you can feel confident about — just like when it is time to replace your refrigerator. While hiring a lawyer is not exactly like buying a major appliance, there are some similar challenges.  People tend to avoid both major appliance shopping and lawyers unless absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, that can mean that, once the need comes around, you already might not feel like you have enough time to do your research. Read on for a comprehensive guide to finding a personal injury lawyer.  What’s the First Step in Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer? Many people start with personal recommendations when it comes to finding a lawyer, and we don’t disagree that word-of-mouth is a great resource. Still, when University of...

In the last 30 years, nearly 9,000 pedestrians have been killed and hundreds of thousands injured on Canadian roadways. While the overall number of deaths and injuries related to traffic collisions has been decreasing slightly across the country, pedestrians are still 284 times more likely than a motorist to be injured or killed.  In a society that is largely centered around motor vehicle traffic, it might be easy to assume that pedestrians are out of luck when they are injured, but that is not true. Read on to learn more about pedestrian car accident settlements and how Derek Wilson can help. How Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen? Most pedestrian accidents occur in urban settings, and drivers are usually at fault. Data collected by Transport Canada indicate that around 33 percent of drivers involved in accidents that killed a pedestrian committed a traffic infraction. Even if the law is not broken, there...

If late-night television commercials are to be believed, car accidents are a ticket to a payday the size of Niagara Falls. While no amount of money makes the pain and devastation worth it, the question remains: Is there any hope for reasonable financial recovery for Canadians who are injured in a motor vehicle accident? Car accidents remain a primary cause of personal injuries in Canada, making them a public health concern as well as a pain point for insurance companies. With so many motor vehicle collisions on our roads, you would expect a smooth process when it comes to getting access to the financial resources you need to make the best recovery possible — but is it? What Is a Car Accident Settlement? The first thing every Ontarians needs to understand about car accident settlements is that there are generally two avenues to financial compensation for motor vehicle accident injuries: ...