What Does A Toronto Disability Lawyer Do?

An estimated 1 of 7 people in the country of Canada has a disability. As the largest city in Canada, Toronto is home to a large portion of this number of people. The population of Toronto passed six million in 2015, meaning that more than 865,000 people in Toronto are living with a disability. Without a good lawyer who is familiar with Toronto disability law, many of those people will have their disability claims denied and never receive any of the benefits they need.

People who go on disability in Toronto are not required to have legal help to fill out their claim. Most of the time, people do not look for a disability lawyer until their disability claim has been denied and they want to appeal their case. The best time to consult with a lawyer is before leaving your place of employment. Whether you are taking a leave of absence and require only short-term disability to heal from an injury or illness, or you have a permanent disability that will prevent you from returning to work in the future, this is the best time to secure your rights and your benefits.

Some of the things a disability lawyer will do to help you win your claim include:

·         Determine if You Have a Case

·         File Your Claim

·         Gathering Necessary Medical Reports

·         Represent You in Court

·         Negotiate a Fair Settlement with the Insurance Company

While it may seem that some of the tasks the lawyer performs are simple enough to tackle on your own, it is important to understand that even a small, seemingly insignificant mistake can result in a claim being denied or a case being lost.

Paying for Your Legal Representation

Lawyers and law firms have their own policies regarding payment. Some charge an hourly rate and must be paid regardless of the outcome of your case. 

Just hiring a disability lawyer sends a message to the insurance company that you are serious about winning. They have the ability to look at the basis for the denial and submit evidence that it is unjustified. Lawyers deal with insurance companies every day. They know that they are going to deny any claim that they can reasonably make an argument against. Once you have experienced legal representation on your side who understands the process, the chances of winning will shift in your favor.

A disability lawyer can do a lot of things to help clients with their disability claims or appeals due to their knowledge of the legal system and their experience helping other clients. The sooner legal guidance is sought, the more likely you are to win your benefits so you can focus on getting well and stop worrying about paying for the treatment and everyday bills that are not going to go away.