The Pension Appeals Board

The Pension Appeals Board is the final opportunity for appeal under the Canada Pension Plan. Only after being unsuccessful in appealing to the Commissioner of Review Tribunals (OCRT) a claimant appeal to the Pension Appeals Board. The decision of the Board is final and binding for all purposes of the Canada Pension Plan. However, any party to the appeal may, within 30 days, seek judicial review under section 28 of the Federal Court Act. Contact Van Dyke Law Office in relation to CPP Appeals.

Members of the CPP Pension Appeals Board are federal or provincial court judges or former judges and are appointed by the Governor in Council. Members include a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and up to ten permanent Members and additional temporary members. Contact Van Dyke Law Office to learn more about CPP pension claims and CPP disability claims.

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Kingston, Ontario, K7L 1C9
Telephone: 613-544-1206
Toll Free: 1-888-217-0183

WSIB Claims and Appeals

If you have become sick or have been injured on the job and cannot return to regular work duties because of your condition, you can initiate a Workplace safety Insurance Board Claim. If you are unfamiliar with the process of initiating a WSIB claim, you can visit the wsib.on.ca Web site for information about applying. You can fax all WSIB claim-related information no where you live in Eastern Ontario to 1-888-313-7373 or 416-344-4684. If you have been denied after making a WSIB claim, you have the right to appeal. Use our contact form to tell us about your WSIB claim and perhaps we can help.

Personal Injury Law Suits

A personal injury law suit can take some time to complete. Furthermore, once a decision is made by an Ontario court, a defendant may appeal the ruling. Chronic pain cases may take years to litigate since medical evidence is complicated and takes time to collect. Whether a matter will be settled in an out of court settlement or will proceed to trial will become clearer at a pre-trial meeting or a private mediation.  Personal injury cases that are not as serious can be finished fairly quickly. Claims that involve more extensive or long term personal injuries require much more preparation. Ontario courts are backlogged with cases it is not uncommon for cases to take several years to get to court. The time taken by a law firm can also depend on whether the firm has experience and expertise in personal injury law cases.

A personal injury lawyer can assemble information, expert medical review, and prepare documents more efficiently because of their specialization. Another law firm may be slower to collect information and may not adequately prepare the case. Given the importance of receiving a fair settlement or judgment for or your loved one, hiring a personal injury lawyer is a wise decision. If you’re in Ottawa, Kingston, or Belleville, call Frank Van Dyke at our toll free line to arrange a Free consultation regarding your injury and potential injury law suit.

Contact us now to have us represent you as your Kingston personal injury lawyer or Ottawa personal injury lawyer.

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