Sometimes, the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog examines recent cases that we think our readership will enjoy. We do our best not to make the legal analysis too technical, because that just turns in to a snooze fest. We want to keep things light, upbeat and easy/enjoyable to read. The law…
When injured accident victims think about damages, they often think of those valuations in very linear terms; as if they’re on a straight line. Broken knee? $100,000 plus $150,000 loss of income = $250,000 Fractured wrist? $50,000 plus $25,000 loss of income = $75,000 These are very simple mathematical equations.…
If insurers paid out maximum compensation on each and every claim, there wouldn’t be any need for personal injury lawyers or paralegals who focus on benefit accident claims. Why does an injured accident victim or disability claimant need a lawyer, if the insurer is paying them out the full value…
Happy Canada Day! It’s a time to celebrate our beautiful country, friends and family. For many, Canada Day will involve good food, good beverage, and participating in outdoor activities. In the days following Canada Day, our law firm often gets a number of calls and inquiries regarding injuries which took…
You’ve been injured in a car accident, or you’ve made a claim for Long Term Disability Benefits. Benefits have not yet been paid. The insurance is giving you a tough time. They’re treating you like you’ve done something wrong; when all you’ve done is been in the wrong place at…
One of the most commonly asked questions of clients at my law firm is “how much is my case worth?” This is never an easy question to answer. When assessing the value of a claim, particularly an LTD claim, there are a variety of factors which need to be examined…
Our law firm does NOT handle any WSIB matters. Imagine that…a personal injury law firm refusing work! But that’s right; our law firm doesn’t touch WSIB work. There are a lot of reasons we don’t practice in this area. Aside from the WSIB being an archaic, overly complicated system; the…
A Long Term Disability policy of insurance (LTD Policy), is a policy designed to cover the insured for a monthly benefit in the event that person becomes disabled. These policies are often offered by employers, to employees as a part of their benefits package. It’s a common perk of employment.…
First and foremost, I want to send special recognition my friend David Siegel, who told me last night that he stopped following his mother, sister, father, the best man at his wedding, and his Grade 8 Karate teacher on Twitter. BUT, he continues to follow @GoldfingerLaw on Twitter. David told…
Intact Insurance has some great television commercials where an terrible accident happens (like a car driving in to a swimming pool); followed by a scene involving an insurance policy holder calling the insurer over the phone. The next scene is that of a well lit and pleasant call centre whereby…