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The latest edition in our series on personal injury myths and misconceptions addresses a concern that’s common among people involved in car accidents. Many times, people are reluctant to make a claim or initiate legal action against the insurer because they are afraid their premiums will increase. People are also sometimes worried that if they […]
We’ve been talking about personal injury law myths and misconceptions over the last few weeks, and today’s topic is a big one. People are often hesitant to contact a lawyer because they think it will cost too much. Is that true? Fact: most personal injury lawyers, Van Dyke Law included, operate on a contingency fee […]
In today’s post about personal injury myths and misconceptions, we’re talking about surveillance. Sometimes we hear clients say that they’re afraid that if they start a lawsuit, the insurance company will start doing surveillance on them. Is that true? Fact: Insurance companies use surveillance in many different situations – not just in cases where a […]
Over the next little while, we’ll be tackling personal injury myths and misconceptions. For our first post, we are looking at the idea that “It’s never too late to call a lawyer.” Is that true? Fact: Working with a lawyer can be helpful at almost any time. BUT, there are some fairly hard and fast […]
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been running a series on car accident injuries that aren’t considered minor but also aren’t considered catastrophic, like concussions and chronic pain. Today we’re talking about psychological impairments that may arise from motor vehicle collisions. These can include depression, anxiety, PTSD and many other psychological diagnoses. The Minor Injury […]
This is the second post in a short series on injuries that are not minor, but also not catastrophic. Last time, we talked about concussions; today we’re talking about chronic pain. What happens when you have technically recovered from your car accident injuries, but you’re still experiencing significant pain–even though there shouldn’t be any? This […]
Researchers have learned a lot about concussions over the past couple of decades. While concussions are categorized as mild traumatic brain injuries, they are not minor or normal. If undetected or left untreated, concussions can cause significant and permanent damage. You may have noticed concussions are often discussed in the context of pro sports, and […]
Ontario has a no-fault auto insurance system, which means that if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of who was at fault, you are eligible to apply for insurance benefits to cover the costs associated with your injury. Auto insurance benefits are governed by a piece of legislation called the SABS (Statutory […]
Over the last few weeks we’ve been talking about the common reasons that applications for LTD benefits are denied or cut off. If this has happened to you, you likely feel frustrated, exhausted and scared about the future. You’re not alone. Like CPP Disability, a huge number of applications for LTD are rejected, but that […]
Earlier in this series we talked about how missed deadlines, excluded conditions, insufficient medical evidence and not meeting the definition of “total disability” can result in a denied LTD claim. Today, we’re sharing two more common reasons that insurers reject LTD applications. Surveillance Insurance companies will go to great lengths to verify that you are […]