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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is highly correlated to overexposure to asbestos. Mining of asbestos has been carried out for over 150 years and Canada is today among the countries with the greatest asbestos mining capacities. The downside has been the exposure to asbestos that affects workers in this industry. Until the 1970s, use of asbestos in building homes was also prevalent, and this could have added to the numbers of people reporting positive for mesothelioma.

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More people than ever before buy Canadian disability benefits insurance products, so that they can get long term care whenever such situations arise.

However, sadly, the insurance claim is denied too often.

“This is a huge problem,” says a lawyer of a firm that represents individuals who are denied benefits by insurers.

Another lawyer was of the opinion that no other segment of law has more red tape and barriers in getting claims paid than long term disability law.

Yet, it is unfa...

It is very naïve to expect an instant settlement of disability claim by even the best of the insurance companies. Claim denial has become the order of the day leaving clients helpless and suffering needlessly. Immediate assistance from reputable disability lawyers toronto can definitely help one in such a case.

Few guidelines to deal with disability claim denial

It is strongly advised to approach an efficient lawyer with a proven track record of handling disability claims in order to av...

Illness or injury can force you to lose work or lead to an indefinite period of leave from work. This entitles you to avail short term or long term disability benefits even if your claim has been denied by the insurance provider company.

Types of disability assistance

It is not surprising that there’s a growing number of instances involving denial of disability claims by a sizeable number of insurance companies. In the event of such claim rejection one must seek legal assistance as earl...

Negligence results in severe injuries, which can get you laid off work for days, weeks, months, or even years. Whether the injury is short term or long term, the impact is always negative. Severe injuries lead to a spiraling chain of difficult circumstances, from garnished wages, to depleted savings, to piling healthcare costs, to the cost of taking care of dependants. Then, there is the mental trauma suffered by the injured person and their family. That is why recovering compensation, either...

When one talks about workplace injuries, most people assume that the discussion is about physical injuries - wounds to the limbs, head, or other body parts, internal injuries that affect body organs, the effect of toxic chemicals on the lungs, skin, and so on. However, one type of injury that is not always apparent, and thus the cause of bitter dispute between injured people and the insurance companies, is mental injuries.

When Injury Becomes A Hindrance To Work

Mental injuries, as diff...

A man wrecked on his way to work, breaking both legs and injuring an arm in the process. Now that he is unable to work at his current job, or at a different skill, he is applying for long term disability. His doctor has written a referral noting the severity of the injury and its direct result being an inability to work. However, even with all this the claim is denied by the insurance company, leaving the man little choice but to involve a denied insurance claim lawyer.

Reasons Why a Lawye...

Denied disability claims may add insult to injury. A person who is dealing with broken legs, cancer, or neurological damage may qualify for long term disability. He or she may even have an insurance policy covering such an event; however that does not guarantee the claim will be approved. At the end of the day, an insurance company has the final say on whether or not a person receives disability, so it’s important to know what insurance companies are looking at when determining the issues of ...