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Hello and welcome back to another Goodman Elbassiouni LLP blog post. In our most recent posts, we have written about a couple of the most common causes for workplace accidents and we’ll continue that theme today, because we feel that the more informed our readers are, the more likely they will be able to prevent…

Injuries are unfortunately a common occurrence in Canadian workplaces, and none more so than within the construction fields. Construction can come with a great deal of risk due to the nature of the work and the means with which it is completed. As much as we try to minimize incidents, accidents do happen and it…

When you’re hurt on the job, there are so many things to worry about that putting together a coherent argument to ensure your compensation can often take a backseat. Think about it: you’ve got your health and recovery to think about, your family and a plethora of other logistical matters. In most situations, workers will…

Here at Goodman Elbassiouni LLP we are constantly working to advocate on behalf of our clients who have had the unfortunate experience of being injured at work. As much as we would love to believe that every workplace was completely safe and harmless, unfortunately we know that this is not the case. The truth is,…

You were injured at work, filed a claim with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and the results were less than favourable. They didn’t flat out deny your claim, but you were left with significantly less than you expected. Sound familiar? Thankfully, you don’t have to take their verdict lying down; you can still…

Hello and welcome back to Goodman Elbassiouni LLP’s blog series on everything you might need to know about the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, otherwise known as the WSIB. Previously we discussed what you, the person who became ill or injured from your workplace, needed to do as the claimant and how you should fill…

If you don’t know what the WSIB is, you’re not alone. Most people we run into who have never been or had a loved one who was injured on the job don’t know what it is. However, should you ever become injured or ill as a result of your employment, you will soon find that…

Here in Canada, an individual who is injured in a slip and fall accident has two years to file their claim. There are a number of different factors that could lead to injury by way of slip and fall, which we will explore in depth in this post. Furthermore, we will discuss the fundamental question…