Settling a Disability Claim Sometimes during the disability litigation process, disability claims could come to a resolution by settlement. Remember, when you sue a disability carrier for the wrongful denial of benefits, you are suing in terms o...
Expect the Unexpected in Life There's no doubt that health uncertainties can swiftly disrupt our financial stability. This underscores the importance of insurance coverage. Among the various options available, critical illness and long-term disa...
How Long will my Disability Case Take? Individuals who experience severe mental illness often have difficulty holding down a job. A lot of this comes down to inconsistent performance as well as periods of heightened anxiety and depression. All o...
Can Your Long-Term Disability Insurer Legally Force you Back to Work? In Canada, disability insurance is designed to provide financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a medical disability – with the primary aim of ensuring...
How Long will it take my Lungs to Heal after Smoking? For individuals who smoke, fatalities due to cardiovascular, cancerous causes, or respiratory illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are notably higher than for those who don't...
Our best answer is "most likely". If your physical or psychological symptoms following the diagnosis of colon cancer prevent you from performing the substantial duties of your own occupation, then it is likely that - with the right medical support...
The short answer is yes, there has been an increase in the number of both new applications and recipients of Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits over the past several years. Mental health claims in Canada have been steadily rising over the ...
5 Key Mistakes in a Long-Term Disability Claim Are you navigating through a long-term disability claim at the moment? Ensuring you receive the highest financial compensation possible is challenging, with potential errors possibly leading to a lo...
This is a good question and one that we're often asked by our new clients. Many claimants who are denied long term disability benefits are often confused about what they're entitled to. Even worse, many claimants who’s disability benefits have te...
Having your disability benefits denied or terminated can be a critically difficult time. Not only are you already suffering from reduced or no income - but you now have to deal with consulting a long-term disability lawyer about your situation. In...
What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Our Ontario Disability Lawyers Explain. Schizoaffective disorder is a complex mental health disorder that intertwines symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. The schizophrenia component is characterized b...
“Matt Lalande halped get my long-term disability benefits back. It was a longer fight than expected, but he managed to help make things right again. Would recommend A+++++ Thank you Matt.”
Patricia Williamson
Long-Term Disability
“Matt Lalande helped me attain my long-term disability benefits. The denial of benefits caused me substantial stress on top of my existing condition. Matt Lalande and his team were very understanding and explained the whole process clearly. They were confident that we would be successful. Dealing ...
Cheryl Oddie
Long-Term Disability
My experience with Mr. Matt Lalande and his team was exceptional. Matt is a very impressive professional when involved in a long-term disability benefits denial. Matt and Heather responded to all my emails and phone calls in a prompt and efficient manner. Matt is a great and honest lawyer. I highly reco...
Payne Momich
Long-Term Disability
