If you have an open disability claim with an insurance company, there will likely come a time when they ask you to attend an Independent Medical Examination, or IME. This might seem frightening at first, and you’ve probably heard some horror stories. What I’m going to share with you today is what you must know …
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Do I qualify for ODSP?: Ontario Disability Support Program Eligibility
We regularly receive questions about various provincial disability benefits. Currently, we do not represent people in applications or appeals for these types of benefits. However, our goal is to empower Canadians with education in order to help them win the disability benefits they deserve. We want to educate on these matters as best as we …
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Ultimate Guide to EI Sick Benefits [+video]
I wrote The Ultimate Guide to EI Sickness Benefits for people who need to apply for EI sickness benefits after going on sick leave from work. This Guide is a starting point for learning more about EI Sickness benefits and will supplement the information you can find on the official government website. As long as you have …
12 Questions to Ask a Disability Lawyer Before You Hire
If you’re reading this article, you may have started to compare and interview lawyers who are offering to take your case. There are certain questions to ask a disability lawyer before you hire them. Asking the right questions during your search for representation can help get you the successful result you deserve. When you ask …
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CPP Tribunal Hearing: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Representing Yourself
So, you have received a letter from Service Canada. Your reconsideration appeal has been denied, but you are invited to continue to a CPP Social Security Tribunal hearing. In this article, I cover five mistakes you must avoid if you decide to represent yourself at the Social Security Tribunal. This article is the last in …
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What’s the difference between short and long-term disability benefits?
You might think the name says it all when it comes to the difference between short or long-term disability benefits. But, it’s actually not all that simple. There are some key differences that you might not know about. I’ll explain some of them in more detail below. But first, here’s a very brief explanation of …
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Life Insurance Claim Denied: 5 Common Reasons
The unfortunate truth is that sometimes life insurance claims get denied, and your beneficiary is left with a difficult battle or nothing at all. Knowing your policy and some of the most common reasons that life insurance claims get denied can help you avoid this outcome altogether. Life insurance is a death benefit that can …
3 Common Problems with Hiring a Lawyer Online
I believe buying legal services online is the way of the future, but you can run into problems with hiring a lawyer online if you don’t do your homework first. If you have the same expectations as you would with a traditional hiring process, you may be unpleasantly surprised. For full disclosure, Resolute Legal uses …