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...
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...
What is an "Infectious Disease"? An infectious disease is a type of illness caused by harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These microorganisms, often referred to as pathogens, invade the body's cells, multiply, and ...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has emerged as a significant concern due to its potential long-term health implications. Individuals suffering from long COVID may experience lingering symptoms or develo...
Trichotillomania (TTM) is known as a hair-pulling disorder and is characterized by recurrent urges to pull out one's own hair, resulting in noticeable hair loss, distress, and impairment in social and occupational functioning. https://youtu.be/...
Depression is recognized as one of the world's single most significant public health problems. It affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds and can have far-reaching consequences on the lives of those struggling with depression. According...
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can cause drastic changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. It's estimated that roughly 1% of Canadians live with bipolar disorder. Recovery from the condition is a possibility but rarely is a reality ...
“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
