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October 18, 2021
When Worlds Collide: Medical Malpractice Can Lead to Denied Critical Illness Insurance Claims
The purpose of critical illness insurance Critical illness insurance provides peace of mind coverage for someone diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Typical conditions covered by critical illness policies include cancer, heart attack, and stroke, but can also include other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or even blindness. Insurance company…
Continue ReadingMarch 10, 2021
Disability claim denied? Consult a lawyer before you walk away.
I have seen insurance companies do many terrible things to people over my 25 years as a lawyer. The cruellest thing I have seen is when a disability insurer wrongly denies a claim. It is absolutely heart-wrenching to learn that a hard-working person has paid their premiums only to have…
Continue ReadingMarch 24, 2015
Disability Tax Credit: Recent Changes and Things to Know
Last summer, the federal government passed the Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Act. A piece of legislation intended to “better protect disabled Canadians from the predatory practices of some disability tax credit promoters.” In addition to providing increased protection to disabled persons from unscrupulous consultants, the Act has been instrumental…
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