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Caught in a Car Accident After Using Cannabis? Understanding Your Rights and Risks
The use of cannabis has become more open in Canada in recent years, resulting in more recreational and medical usage. When you get behind the wheel with the effects of cannabis in your system, it’s considered impaired driving in Ontario. How Does Cannabis Affect...

Invisible Illness and Long Term Disability Claims: Secure the Benefits You Deserve
Invisible illnesses are not treated with the same respect as other disabilities. This is despite the fact that chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and invisible disabilities are common, debilitating, and require the same level of care, medical attention, support, and treatment as any other illness. When you have a hidden disability and are trying to navigate a long-term disability claim, understanding your chances of approval for disability insurance benefits is important to moving forward.

Can You Work While On Long-Term Disability Ontario?
If you are receiving long-term disability benefits in Ontario, you may want to know how income from work will impact what you receive. This extra income may put your LTD benefits and entitlements at risk, depending on what kind of employment it is. If employment conditions exceed the income restrictions stipulated in your long-term disability agreement, this could mean a reduction in your monthly benefit amount.

Understanding the Difference Between Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Navigating the complexities of disability insurance can be overwhelming, but understanding the differences between short vs long term disability is key to securing your financial future in times of need.
Admittedly, this type of coverage provides a crucial safety net, offering financial assistance if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. At first glance, the distinctions are quite straightforward. Short term disability insurance and long term disability insurance serve different purposes, each with unique benefit periods and terms.

Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Damages: What Is the Difference?
The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to make the victim “whole” again—that is, to provide them with the financial resources they’ll need to undo as many of the effects of their injuries as possible. Complicating this goal, though, is the fact that not all of these effects have an obvious, quantifiable value. To address this, two primary categories of compensatory damages exist: pecuniary and non-pecuniary. Here’s what you need to know about these terms and how they could affect your personal injury suit.
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Can You Travel While on Short-Term Disability Canada
Navigating the complexities of short-term disability insurance in Canada can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding travel...

How Much Can Someone Sue for a Car Accident?
Thousands of car accidents occur every year. Many of them result in personal injury claims being filed. Obtaining financial compensation after a car...