Personal Injury Blog

Ryan Findlay | March 13, 2025 | Personal Injury

Depression and anxiety can be debilitating conditions. They can impact a person’s ability to function in daily life, including being able to work. Simple tasks may become impossible to perform. If this happens to you, you may qualify for long-term disability benefits for depression and anxiety. How Can Depression and Anxiety Interfere With Work? A… read more

Ryan Findlay | March 6, 2025 | Personal Injury

Accidents can happen in many ways. Maybe you slipped on a wet floor or got injured in a car crash. No matter how it happened, you might want to know how much money you can recover. In Ontario, there isn’t a single “average” settlement amount. Each case is different because every person’s injuries and circumstances… read more

Ryan Findlay | March 3, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you are injured in a car accident in Hamilton, Ontario, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, all car accident victims need to be aware of the requirements and limitations of Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). What Is the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule? The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) is… read more

Ryan Findlay | February 20, 2025 | Long-Term Disability

Some of the most catastrophic injuries you can suffer are spinal cord and brain injuries. These can result in a variety of health consequences, including paralysis. The loss of motion you can experience, along with its severity, depends on where along the spine the wound occurred.  One type of paralysis you can suffer is quadriplegia,… read more

Ryan Findlay | February 11, 2025 | Personal Injury Cases

It’s terrifying to not be able to move part or all of your body, even for a short time. Thankfully, temporary paralysis is just that — temporary. It generally doesn’t last long, but that doesn’t make it any less concerning. It can still disrupt your daily life, affect your mobility, and leave you searching for… read more

Ryan Findlay | February 6, 2025 | Long-Term Disability

Many disabilities can prevent a person from working. If you cannot work because of a disability, you may be entitled to long-term disability benefits under a disability insurance policy. Generally, the timeframe for long-term disability focuses on two periods: the first 24 months and 24 months until 65 years old. During the first 24 months,… read more

Ryan Findlay | February 3, 2025 | Health Issues

The brain is made of two hemispheres, the left and the right. The term “hemi” means “half” (one side of the brain), and the word “plegia” means “paralysis.” When an injury to one brain hemisphere causes paralysis on one side of a person’s body, the condition is called “hemiplegia.”  Hemiplegia can affect the entire side… read more

Ryan Findlay | January 31, 2025 | Long-Term Disability

A common question our Hamilton long-term disability lawyers receive is, “What can I do if I can’t do my job anymore due to disability?” Many people would assume the question refers to a physical disability. However, some individuals with mental illnesses have trouble keeping jobs, too.  Missing work due to depression, anxiety, or other mental… read more

Ryan Findlay | January 3, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’ve dealt with people in the legal field, read legal documents, or seen business cards for those who practice law, you may have noticed the word “Esquire” or the letters “Esq.” after someone’s name. This word pops up in many legal contexts, but if you haven’t encountered it much, you might be curious about… read more

Ryan Findlay | December 27, 2024 | Car Accidents

When you need to get somewhere but don’t have a vehicle of your own available, two options include using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft or calling a professional taxi. Numerous factors can lead you to choose one option over the other, including cost, convenience, and comfort. Safety may also play a role in… read more