As you can see from the chart below, the application process can be completed within four months or continue for years if your application is
If you meet eligibility requirements, you can start filling out your application. Your application should include both facts and evidence to
The decision will be made based on your testimony about the activities of daily living restrictions and limitations you experience and
Service Canada will start processing your case once they receive your Application form. However, your application will only be complete
The decision letter will state the date and the amount of the first payment. The benefit will be deposited directly to the bank account you
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) children’s benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP
The Post-Retirement Disability Benefit is a new benefit available as of January 1, 2019. This benefit is intended to top-up individuals between
The first level is to request for reconsideration to Service Canada. The second and third levels will be handled at an administrative
If your application is denied, do not worry. You can request for reconsideration to Service Canada before going to a tribunal or trial
You can appeal the decision to the Social Security Tribunal (“SST”). The SST is a federal agency that hears appeals on decisions made by
Send your arguments called submissions to the Appeal Division within 45 days from when the appeal is granted.
The first thing you should do is to evaluate whether pursuing your claim has a merit or not. The court process can be costly and long. You
If you got sick or injured recently and cannot work, it creates an enormous stress and financial burden. To make your ends meet, you
Even after paying thousands of dollars in premiums to your insurance company, refusal to pay out a claimant is a common occurrence for
Catastrophic Injury claims by their very nature are the most debilitating motor vehicle accident claims. The devastating effects of an accident
At Juzkiw Law, we will provide competent advocacy while seeking the compensation you deserve. The effects of your injury are devastating,
At moment’s notice an accident can forever change your life. It could also alter future plans you may have had. If you have suffered any
Spinal cord injury often plays a prominent role in motor vehicle accidents. While the perception may be that spinal cord injury often leads to
Whether a “clean” brake or dislocation, a bone fracture may take a longer period of time to heal. In some circumstances it may never heal
It is easy to underestimate the severity and extent of pain that clients’ can experience from a soft-tissue injury. What may start as a small ache
In many cases, clients’ may suffer long-term emotional effects in the wake of a severe motor vehicle collision or traumatic event. As a result,
The financial repercussion of being unable to work after an accident can be devastating. This is in addition to the emotional, psychological,
With the passage of time and if left untreated, minor injuries and soft-tissue injuries can often develop into a debilitating chronic pain
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident. It can have a lasting impact on your life. If left untreated psychological
For individuals alike, the process of recovery from a soft-tissue injury may take time. Moreover, many individuals suffer long term effects,
Motor vehicle accidents can often place a physical, emotional, and financial toll on their victims. If you sustained injuries as a result of a
Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with the most debilitating injuries, as they are vulnerable and have no protection from a collision.
Cycling is a form of physical activity with recognized health benefits and is both a means of transportation and leisure activity. However,
Truck accidents often result in debilitating and life-threatening injuries. If you have sustained this type of injury in a truck collision, you
At Juzkiw Law, Stefan Juzkiw and his team understand that victims of a motor vehicle collision deserve compensation to secure recovery and to
A difficult situation arises when you are involved in a collision where the motorist that struck you was either unidentified (hit and run),
In Ontario, a limit of $3,500.00 for treatment applies to claimants who have their injuries deemed as minor by the Minor Injury Guidelines
In addition to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, car accident victims in Ontario may be eligible to receive compensation for
Slip and Fall incidents are so common that they may feel like an everyday event, with over 42,000 Canadians suffering from a fall in 2016.
The loss of a loved one is a devastating event, particularly when the loss is unexpected and preventable. According to the Ontario Driving