Long term disability is a reality made worse by snow, ice, and lockdowns. If you were injured in an accident and are currently on long term disability, the onset of winter, and the prospect of many months at home, can be a difficult time. Combine that with the pandemic and, depending on where you live … Read more
Every winter, there are snowstorms that are so bad that people get stuck for hours on the roadways. In 2014, a snowstorm in Buffalo stranded over 150 cars for over 24 hours because the snow came so fast and furiously, thanks to lake effect, that even snow plows couldn’t get through. This isn’t an everyday … Read more
Dramatic trials, judges and juries are the stuff of Hollywood. Here’s how insurance companies decide what’s fair in the real world… Matt Damon and Julia Roberts, step aside; it’s time to let go of the myth that big insurance payouts happen in the dramatic fashion we see in Rainmaker and Erin Brockovich. In Canada, at … Read more
If you applied for short-term or long-term disability benefits, or have an injury that makes it tough to work, you’ll be expected to follow medical advice and get the help you need. If your doctor recommends physiotherapy to assist in your recovery, you’ll want to know more about individual physiotherapists in your area. Before choosing … Read more
What Are Your Options To Make Sure Others Don’t Suffer The Same Fate? If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know first-hand how awful it is. I won’t go into the gory details, but suffice it to say that it’s not an experience you want to have twice. But does that mean you can sue … Read more
It’s that time of year, and the last thing you want is an accident in your home Having a Christmas tree is an annual tradition for many Canadians. Decorating, lighting it and just enjoying it are activities many of us look forward to year of year. Of course, one of the downsides of being a … Read more
On the surface, spinal cord injury lawsuits seem straightforward. After all, anyone who suffers a serious spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident (or anywhere else) is going to leave the hospital with a clear diagnosis and a good lawyer. But there are times (and I’ve seen a few firsthand) when things aren’t so … Read more
For those of you who live or work in Hamilton, the emergence of new bike lanes throughout the city is no secret. And while there has been much controversy about these new Hamilton bike lanes, I feel the city is doing the right thing. Why Bike Lanes? New bike lanes not only promote physical activity … Read more
There are a couple of things that you need to be aware of, when it comes to motor vehicle accidents and fault. It’s important that you consider these so that, if you are ever in an accident that you think you caused, you do the right thing. Stop! Fleeing the scene will subject you to … Read more
A disability, whether unexpected or developed over time, can leave you financially trapped and unable to pay for your living expenses. It’s a scary spot to be in, especially if you’re the sole provider of your family, leaving you frustrated, confused and unsure what to do next. I’ve written several blogs about long-term disability, but … Read more
