short-term-disability

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Injury During Cottage Season

Many people in Ontario spend time away from the big city life by visiting cottage country. Whether visiting, renting or enjoying your own property, finding time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life often includes spending time at the dock and enjoying the many activities the outdoors offer. Unfortunately, there are many injuries … Read more

Denied Disability & Addiction

If you are suffering from a dependence on an addictive substance, especially that of alcohol or drugs, seeking help is pivotal to your survival. Substance abuse and addiction can lead to death, and often addiction is accompanied with mental illness that can lead to distress and the impairment of day to day functioning. While symptoms … Read more

Long Term Disability for Anxiety

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or/and unease. When the various symptoms of anxiety becomes debilitating for a person, causing significant stress and impairment from being about to carry out ones day to day life, they are often diagnosed with an Anxiety Disorder. An Anxiety Disorder is a mental disorder that is … Read more

WSIB: Denied Claims Process

WSIB stands for “Workplace Safety & Insurance Board”. Most businesses in Ontario are mandated to register with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring their first employee ( a worker, whether be full-time or part-time). If your employer is covered by WSIB, and you have endured an injury or illness as a result of your … Read more

Dirty Tactics Used by Insurance Companies

As a seasoned short-term disability, long-term disability and worker’s compensation firm, TSF Law has seen a plethora of bullying tactics and means of intimidation used by insurance companies to: Deny submitted claims and legally obligated coverage Have clients withdraw insurance claim appeals Block worker’s compensation complaints Deny full payouts of claims Coerce claimants to settle … Read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – a Disability

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also know as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling illness that affects over half a million Canadians, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. This illness can affect multiple working systems of the body and has a debilitating affect on those who suffer from it. There is an exhaustive list … Read more

Pregnancy: Long Term & Short Term Disability

If you are employed in Ontario and are an expecting biological mother (including surrogates), you are entitled to EI maternity benefits. Typically these benefits can be paid as early as 12 weeks before the expected due date, and as late as 17 weeks after the birth has taken place. This benefit is extended to mothers … Read more

Get Help Filing a Disability Claim

If you have disability insurance with a private insurer or have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan disability, you are entitled to make a claim when you are unable to work due to an injury or illness. Making a disability claim may be rather tasking during your illness. Even if you had the energy, the … Read more

Short Term Disability Benefits

Short-term disability benefits are claimed when an employee or individual has either been in an accident, or is dealing with a prolonged illness that requires an extended period of time for proper healing and health management. When Short-term disability claims are submitted, usually accompanies with the following: A physician’s statement is needed to accompany any … Read more