By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • As claims for invisible conditions such as long-COVID and mental health issues continue to rise, insurers need to start giving people and their care providers the benefit of the doubt when it comes to assessing their cases, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. Mulqueen, principal lawyer and […]
People with invisible disabilities deserve trust, understanding Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen says she has noticed an increase in the use of surveillance in an effort to disprove teachers’ disability claims even though the practice has “no real probative value.” “It is occurring on almost every teacher file I am handling. Suddenly there is surveillance
Surveillance an ineffective way to disprove a disability claim Read More »
When you file a long-term disability (LTD) claim you expect that you will be paid the benefits you are owed. After all, you contributed to a plan to protect you in the event that an injury or a disability leaves you unable to perform your duties at work. You are disabled and still recovering. Your
Don’t give up when your disability claim has been denied Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The rights of those who have legitimate mental health issues that prevent them from getting a COVID-19 vaccination are being ignored but it is only a matter of time before the issue lands before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. Mulqueen, principal
Time to consider mental health issues in COVID vaccination policies Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The federal government’s pledge to establish a monthly disability benefit is promising but needs to be more than mere window dressing to truly help those who are struggling financially or living in poverty, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. The Liberal government introduced Bill C-35, the Canada Disability Benefit Act (CDBA), modelled
Government needs to get proposed disability benefits bill right Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Teachers dealing with mounting stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic should not face their fears alone, especially when filing a disability insurance claim, says York Region disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “We are finding there are many teachers who are contacting us suffering from depression, anxiety, and fatigue
Stress of the pandemic taking increasing toll on teachers Read More »
