Van Dyke Injury Law Blog
In our last post, we talked about how important it is to be mindful of what you say when you’re in contact with your LTD case manager (also known as the claims specialist or claims manager). Being truthful, staying on-topic, and watching out for contradictions are all very important. In today’s post, we’re sharing some […]
People on LTD in Ontario are sometimes surprised to discover how much ongoing communication is required with their insurer. It’s important to understand why this communication is expected and how to best approach it. In the next two posts, we’ll share some important things to keep in mind about what, how, and when you communicate […]
Every year, thousands of Ontarians are involved in traffic accidents. In 2020, the latest year for which statistics are available, there were a staggering 23,689 collisions in Ontario. In those collisions, 31, 538 people were injured. Tragically, 535 people lost their lives. This post is part of our series on Ontario auto insurance benefits. It […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through no-fault auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. What happens if you are a student at the time of your accident, and your injuries make it impossible to continue your program? Under section 21 of the Statutory […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through no-fault auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. There are several “key” categories of benefits which we’ve already covered (you can find links to articles on those benefits at the end of this post), but there are […]
It’s a moment that injured workers and their allies have waited a long time for: the Ontario government has announced an independent review of which occupational illnesses will be eligible for compensation through WSIB. What Is The Goal of the Review? The review will “evaluate how occupational illnesses in Ontario are identified, monitored, and prevented.” […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through no-fault auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. Today’s post is all about dependant care benefits (you can find links to the other posts in this series at the end of this article). What are Dependant Care […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through your auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. Today’s post is all about non-earner benefits, and you can find links to the other posts in this series at the end of this article. What are Non-Earner Benefits? […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through your auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. These are no-fault benefits, meaning that anyone involved in the crash is covered, regardless of who was at fault, or whether they were a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, etc. […]
This is the latest in our series on what benefits you’re entitled to through your auto insurance if you’re injured in a car accident in Ontario. See our previous posts on the basics of SABS, medical & rehab benefits attendant care benefits, and caregiver benefits. Today, we’re talking about housekeeping and home maintenance expenses. What are Housekeeping […]