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If you live Toronto, and are a citizen of the country of Canada, then you are extremely fortunate in several regards. First of all, the fact that Canadians benefit from public health care is amazing, just think how awful it would be to have to pay extravagant medical bills every time you were injured or…

In Ontario, most drivers who end up in an auto-collision are covered to some degree under the insurance provided by their employers. This may be confusing to many people who pay good money for auto insurance, since the insurance company may not have to pay a dime depending on the severity of their injury. If…

The time following a workplace injury can be extremely stressful, and not just physically; psychological stress can be a huge factor as well. Although your health should be your highest priority, it’s easy to understand why your thoughts may naturally gravitate towards financial issues, especially if you have a family to provide for. If the…

While most accidents and injuries that make it to the news are reported in the context of some sensational disaster, the truth is that it’s much more likely that you will suffer bodily harm in a regular, old fashioned car crash. Here in Ontario, there is a statutory system in place that is meant to…

Here at Goodman Elbassiouni LLP, we prioritize getting our clients the compensation they deserve when they are injured on the job. Having staff members who worked with the WSIB for up to 20 years certainly doesn’t hurt, nor does having licensed paralegals who also worked with the WSIB. Realistically, however, as we take on more…

Working at heights is one of the most common causes of injury in Canada, and it is one of the reasons Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) began requiring all construction workers to take a “Working at Heights” course in 2015. Workers might suffer fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, shoulder injuries, psychological trauma,…

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…