Personal Injury Blog

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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, […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | February 11, 2025 | Personal Injury

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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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, […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | February 3, 2025 | Personal Injury

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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | December 18, 2024 | Long-Term Disability

If you are injured or develop an illness that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to disability benefits. Consulting a Hamilton long-term disability attorney can provide guidance through the application process to help you secure long-term disability benefits. What Is Long-Term Disability Benefits in Hamilton, Ontario? Long-term disability (LTD) is an insurance policy […]

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers | December 14, 2024 | Long-Term Disability

When a worker is injured because of an accident or they develop an illness, they may be unable to work. Short-term disability provides temporary financial assistance while the person heals. However, what happens if they cannot return to work indefinitely? Long-term disability (LTD) insurance provides financial benefits when someone cannot work for an extended period […]