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What to Expect During Mediation: Everything You Should Know
Most personal injury cases settle before going to trial. One way that a case can settle is by mediation. But what is mediation and how does the process look?A mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a third party, often a mediator, leads...
How Your Car Accident Claims Process Works
Trying to understand the legal process immediately after a car accident may be difficult.In the unfortunate event in which you find yourself involved in an auto accident involving property damage or an injury, you will need to file a claim with your insurance company...
5 Tips For COVID-19 and Long-Term Disability Claims
A growing number of people who had COVID-19 continue to have symptoms weeks to months after they no longer test positive. Many of these “long-haulers” are unable to work and may remain so for the uncertain future, making it important to know about their rights when it...
5 Qualities to Look for in a Long-Term Disability Lawyer
Nobody can predict if or when they will develop a chronic illness, sustain a severe injury, or be diagnosed with a mental health disorder that leaves them unable to work. If you or someone you love finds themself in this situation, a long-term disability lawyer can...
Long Term Disability vs Canada Pension Plan Disability
A term that often comes up in our line or work is Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD). People want to know what it is and how it affects their long-term disability claim. This is causing people who have recently submitted an LTD claim to question if that was the...
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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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