Richmond Hill & Toronto
workers comp claim lawyer
WSIB Claim Denied
About WSIB Benefits & Wokmans Compensation
When WSIB denies your claim, Yormak & Associates is the WSIB law firm that can turn your seemingly unwinnable case into a success. We understand that WSIB denying claims can be a frustrating experience. Let us show you why an experienced specialized WSIB claim lawyer is best suited to advocate for your rights. We only represent people, not employers, companies, or the Government. Winning your claim is what we do, even when it feels unwinnable.
About WSIB Benefits & WSIB
The Workplace & Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) is a government body that is supposed to provide a variety of benefits to injured workers when they are unable to work or are permanently injured from a work-related accident or condition. This may include a one-time payment for the injury itself known as a non-economic loss (NEL), loss of earnings (LOE), temporary monthly benefits and/or Work Transition (WT) to assist you in returning to work. These benefits may be short-term or last until you are 65 years of age.
Sounds simple. Oftentimes anything but …..
As one former WSIB manager, who later worked for Yormak & Yormak, said: “I thought when I worked for the Board, it was just a few cases which we screwed up and ‘fell through the cracks’. I see now that is simply not true…there are so many decisions which WSIB (WCB at time) were wrong and made on a regular basis.” J. McLeod.
YOU HAVE DEADLINES TO FILE OBJECTION OR YOU MAY LOSE.
Appeal Your WSIB Denial Before it is Too Late!
Navigating a WSIB denied claim can be a lengthy and overwhelming process. Be careful to make sure you file your objection for EVERY denial WSIB provides to you, which means you will likely have to do this multiple times (something even lawyers who do NOT do this kind of work are not aware of). Your WSIB letter will always advise you of this at the end of their correspondence.
You can lose your rights entirely just by waiting too long to file your objection to WSIB. In most cases, you have 6 months, but in some instances (Work Transition), you only have 30 days.
You should seek a consultation with a qualified representative to take action on your behalf as soon as possible to make sure you are not left without a remedy simply because you are too late.
Relying upon other advisors to assist in this complicated legal maze can lead to real prejudice to you and possible disaster. Your physicians can attempt to assist, but often they are not aware of the very specific WSIB requirements which must be provided in order to obtain benefits. Sometimes, an otherwise helpful physician may even say the wrong thing and actually hurt your case. One might say that asking your physician to assist in legal WSIB matters may be akin to asking your accountant to perform your surgery.
Our Disability Firm will fully represent you in obtaining appropriate benefits, including :
- NEL( non-economic loss)
- Loss of Earnings (LOE)- Partial & Full, past and ongoing
- Work Transition (WT)
- Initial Entitlement
- Suitability of Work (SO-Suitable Occupation)
- Re-Training
PARALEGALS
A Paralegal is prohibited by law from representing you in ANY matter relating to insurance benefits, both short and long term, including being prohibited from even corresponding with insurance companies on your behalf. ONLY lawyers are permitted to do this creating what can be a serious gap in providing legal services. Paralegals are permitted to be licensed with only two years of community college training while Lawyers are required to attend three (3) years graduate law degree (LLB or J.D.) following four year University (B.A.), in addition to a full further year of articling (clerking) and then passing Bar exams.
NOTE: A Paralegal is prohibited by law from representing you in ANY of these matters including not being permitted to even correspond with insurance companies on your behalf, ONLY lawyers are permitted to do this.
OUR PROMISE
Our goal is to maximize each individual’s rights to benefits under the law. We aim to assist them through what is often a life crisis which seems to make no sense to them legally, medically or otherwise, all caused by the denial of income and other benefits from WSIB, CPP or insurance companies, all of whom are supposed to be there for you.
INJURIES / CONDITIONS
Our clients suffer from a wide range of disabilities and impairments. We have experience with helping individuals denied CPP disability benefits for the following conditions:
- Chronic Pain
- Back
- Neck
- CTS
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Slipped Discs
- PTSD
- Spinal
- Arms
- Legs
- Concussion
- Occupational Diseases
- Psychological Issues
- Fibromyalgia
My Workers Comp Claim Was Denied. How Soon Do I Have to Act?
There are time limits for WSIB claims. When a workers comp claim is denied, it is best to seek advice immediately to ensure you don’t miss crucial deadlines.
WSIB Denied My Claim, How Can I Know If I Need a WSIB Lawyer?
You will quickly recognize when you receive denials that seem to make no sense. You were hurt on the job. Your injuries have clearly affected your ability to work, sometimes so significantly that you cannot work at all–and yet your claim is denied. You will know this is the time to reach out for expert experience, the more the better. During your free initial interview, we will review your case with you, provide advice at that first meeting and determine whether you require our firm’s assistance.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer for WSIB Claims?
Our fees are generally based on the results we obtain for you. During your free initial interview, we will provide information on fees and answer any questions you may have about obtaining WSIB legal services. OUR FIRM’S FEES ARE NOT GENERALLY ANY DIFFERENT THAN PARALEGALS particularly where any WSIB representative may offer contingency fees which are based entirely on the benefits obtained for you.