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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury and Disability Claims:

Clients who come to our office are usually unfamiliar with how personal injury claims work. Our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. But before you come in for a free consultation, you may want to read about some of the more frequently asked questions we receive.

Long Term Disability

Staunch Protection For Your Income During Long-Term Disability

You faithfully paid your premiums for long-term disability (LTD), either through work or a private policy. You rightfully expect that you will be able to draw on them in your time of need, whether that be due to physical or mental disability. But if you are like many claimants, you are stunned because the insurer denied your claim outright or cut short your payments.

If you are in such a situation, Lang Lawyers can step in and defend your rights. We are a firm that does not simply dabble in LTD claims. This is a core part of our practice and we are ready to use our legal knowledge and experience to fight your claim effectively and efficiently.

Denial Need Not Be The End Of The Line

Our lawyer, Josh Lang, has years of experience fighting disability claims at a leading LTD firm in Toronto, Ontario. He now brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our firm and is an energetic advocate for disabled clients.

Many come to us, desperate and worried. They no longer have an income, but their expenses continue to mount. Rest assured: we can help. We know that there are legal means to hold insurers to their obligations.

When you bring your case to us, you will no longer need to deal directly with the insurer. We will take over the weight of the legal burden for you. We will fight with vigour to gain you the income replacement benefit you deserve. As experienced long term disability lawyers, we will help you:

Interpret why the insurer is denying or terminating your claim
Scrutinize the terms in your policy, including requirement of “total disability”
Analyze how the insurer determined if you can work at your “own” versus “any” occupation
Spot errors in the insurer’s case against you
Take appropriate action and avoid the pitfalls in making a claim
Determine if your employee rights have also been violated

Book A Free Initial Consultation

During a complimentary consultation, we can analyze the facts and give you a clear idea of your options and chances. If we decide to work together, our lawyers will work out a solid legal strategy to gain the benefits you are entitled to. Arrange an appointment today by calling (647) 952-6483 or filling in our online form.

Personal Injury Law

Experienced Toronto Personal Injury Lawyers

Many individuals who have been injured in an accident discover the following reality too late — that getting fair treatment and compensation by insurers is more difficult and frustrating than they had anticipated. At Lang Lawyers, we work hard to ensure that this does not happen to you.

Representation On A Wide Range Of Injury Cases

Our personal injury lawyers have fought thousands of claims throughout Toronto, Ontario. We are experienced in pursuing benefits and compensation for such accidents and injuries as:

Motorcycle, truck and car accidents
Accidents caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers
Pedestrian claims
Wrongful death
Claims involving critical illness
Injury to the brain and head
Spinal cord and herniated disc injuries
Whiplash and chronic pain

We're Ready To Shoulder The Legal Burden For You

With years of practice backing our exclusive focus on personal injury, our lawyers have no learning curve. When you bring your case to us, we know how to proceed and what it takes to fight a solid case. We will apply our legal knowledge and experience to:

Spot insurer errors
Help you gather the right kind of supporting evidence
Gain any necessary referrals for medical diagnoses or expert opinions
Guide you on what you should and should not say to insurers
Assess whether a settlement offer is fair

Many injury survivors come to us after feeling run around by insurers. At Lang Lawyers, we believe that your story should be heard. We will listen to your side, treat you with respect and dignity and help you feel comfortable and assured as we launch a strong fight to gain you the benefits and compensation you deserve.

CPP Disability

Toronto CPP Disability Lawyers

If you have suffered an accident, injury or illness that has affected your ability to work, you will still need to pay for the necessities of life. Food, clothing, shelter — none of these things stop costing money simply because you can no longer earn an income.

Although many people are covered by private insurance, the Canada Pension Plan’s Disability Insurance can also help provide for your needs if you become disabled. If you have been employed, you have likely paid into this plan for years on the assumption that in your time of need, you will not be left to fend for yourself.

At Lang Lawyers, we help our clients seek CPP Disability benefits. Many have already been denied, but some just want to make sure their application is handled properly in order to avoid a claim denial. Denial of benefits causes delay and adds emotional and financial stress onto an already difficult situation.

Helping Clients Tell CPP Disability Stories

In our years of practice, our firm has handled hundreds of disability claims. We are familiar with every aspect of the process and every kind of situation. We can listen to your story, get to know your individual situation, answer your questions and help you with:
- Applications: We will help you understand whether you qualify for CPP Disability, so that you do not waste your time. We will also help you put together your application, with the appropriate wording and medical proof to minimize the likelihood of denial.
- Strategy: We can help you understand why you were denied and understand your chances on appeal. If your chances are low, we will discuss your other options.
- Appeals: If an appeal is in your best interests, we can explain your situation so that your appeal is successful.
A thorough understanding of disability law is often necessary to prove serious impairment and prolonged disability. We know what kinds of illnesses, injuries and life circumstances are likely to lead to a successful CPP Disability claim.

Premises Liability

Premises Liability: Who's At Fault?

Often in a premises liability/slip-and-fall case, there is some question as to who is responsible for the injuries and whether the responsible party did anything wrong. At Lang Lawyers, we have years of experience fighting personal injury claims in Ontario. Come in and talk to us about your situation. Let our lawyers answer your questions and help determine questions of fault.

Who Is Responsible?

One of the many terms used in slip-and-fall cases and falls in retail stores is “occupier’s liability.” The “occupier” refers to the person who is “occupying” the premises. This can be a number of different parties, including:
- Property owners: The owner of the property has a certain responsibility for making sure that the property is maintained in such a way as to minimize the possibility of injury.
- Renters: Often a renter of a property has the same responsibilities as the owner, especially if they run a business on the premises.
- Managers: The manager is expected to not only make sure that the premises are kept in good repair but to ensure that employees and outside contractors also consider safety.
- Staff: Employees are expected to follow safety regulations, but managers or owners have a responsibility to hire and supervise reliable employees.
- Outside contractors: Snow removal, cleaning and maintenance companies may be brought into a lawsuit.
A common defence in these cases is that the injured party (you) acted carelessly. It is also not uncommon for judges to find that although the owner or occupier was at fault, your own behaviour contributed, lessening the amount of compensation you can get.
Standard of care is where we usually concentrate. For example, if there are no procedures in place for prompt clearing of snow or spreading of salt or sand on icy steps, or if there had been plenty of time to clear snow and the owner simply hadn’t done it, your case is likely to be stronger.

Standards Of Care In Premises Liability Cases

Different premises have different standards of care, depending on their uses and the likelihood of people being injured on them. On one end of the spectrum, hospitals, day cares, schools and nursing homes are expected to take safety very seriously, since they are filled with vulnerable people.

On the other end, empty lots surrounded by fences with “Do Not Enter” signs are not generally expected to make safety their top priority.

In between, there are a wide variety of types of premises, and different standards of care expected of each kind. Some are purpose-specific. For example, bars are expected to be careful about drinking, and sports arenas are expected to keep equipment and bleachers in good repair.

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