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Slip-and-fall accidents: liability issues

On behalf of Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Slip-and-fall accidents are the most common source of workplace accidents in Canada. Statistics Canada reports that nearly 60,000 workers are injured in this type of accidents every year. If you are injured at work, you may want to consider bringing an action to compensate you for your suffering.

An injured person would start a personal injury lawsuit against the owner or tenant (occupiers) of the premises where they were injured. Occupiers are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their property. They must remove or repair hazards on their property. These include:

Were you fired while you were on medical leave?

On behalf of Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Losing a job can be one of the worst things to happen to anyone in Ontario who is fighting to recover from an illness that caused a disability. If this happened to you, it could bring about financial hardship for you and your family. The lack of income along with mounting medical bills can cause undue anxiety that might even exacerbate your poor health.

This is where LTD comes into play. If you have suffered an injury or contracted a disease that prevents you from returning to work, you might be entitled to long-term disability benefits.

Understanding the impact of TBI on a victim's life

On behalf of Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP posted in blog on Monday, April 16, 2018.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in an Ontario car accident, the consequences might be overwhelming. TBI can be life-changing, and it can affect every aspect of your being. It not only can significantly impact your immediate financial picture with medical expenses and lost income, but it can also have a long-term impact on your career, your health, your finances and your loved ones.

Although you might be entitled to benefits that could ease the financial burden substantially, it is crucial to have thorough medical examinations immediately after the accident along with frequent follow-ups because some the most severe symptoms of brain injuries may not be immediately evident.

Fired without a valid reason? It might be wrongful dismissal

By Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP posted in employment law on Monday, March 19, 2018.

Losing your job unexpectedly can be a financial and personal shock. You may be surprised if your employer fails to give you a valid reason for terminating your employment. Although an employer can fire an employee without providing a reason, some reasons are against the law. Also, in most cases, an employer in Ontario must give an employee a reasonable notice of employment termination.

Long-term disability - The risks nurses and healthcare workers face daily

By Pereira Walter Lawyers LLP posted in long-term disability on Monday, January 29, 2018.

If you are a nurse or healthcare worker in Ontario, you likely face many safety and health hazards in your occupation. Unfortunately, some of these cause healthcare workers to be unable to continue performing their duties for a significant period of time. In these cases, receiving long-term disability benefits can be imperative to their financial futures. Yet, making a successful claim can be challenging.

Numerous physical and psychological hazards can put nurses at risk of illness and injury that result in long-term sick leaves.

Mississauga Personal Injury And Disability Blog

Slip-and-fall accidents: liability issues

Were you fired while you were on medical leave?

Understanding the impact of TBI on a victim's life

Fired without a valid reason? It might be wrongful dismissal

Long-term disability - The risks nurses and healthcare workers face daily

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