By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Workers injured on the job are generally in a good position to make a claim against their employer for compensation. But what if they are working from home when the injury occurs? “They may have a good argument for filing a claim, but every case will be very fact-specific,” […]
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A large number of professionals who have been on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic will be filing long-term disability (LTD) claims in years to come, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Teachers, police and retail workers in essential industries are burning out because of the stress brought
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The isolation and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to an increase in disability claims due to mental health issues, predicts Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Mental health is going to be a huge issue in the future,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “The
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As COVID-19 continues to disrupt workplaces with countless people forced to call in sick due to the Omicron variant, Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg foresees a looming legal battle shaping up with insurers over long-term disability (LTD) payments. “Studies show that at least 10 per cent of people
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People who suffered health consequences due to the actions, or inaction, of others in 2021 found advice about their legal options from Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. In June, in his first post on LegalMattersCanada.ca, Goldberg wrote about how the lockdown sparked by COVID-19 provided him with the impetus to start his new firm.
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Winter is almost us and so are the car accidents and slip-and-falls that inevitably accompany the season. While another driver or the property owner who didn’t clear their sidewalk may be primarily at fault in those situations, Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg says courts may determine that the
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Accidents are hard to predict and can happen to anyone, anywhere. It is no surprise that many are injured every year both in private homes and non-residential properties such as malls, schools, offices, parking lots, etc. Many of us do not expect to see hazards when we enter a private home or business. Fortunately, the society we live in imposes regulations that strive to make sure infrastructure
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The holiday party season is fast approaching, celebrating a year disrupted by COVID-19. And those planning corporate festivities should keep the pandemic in mind, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg, and take the necessary steps to protect employees. “Companies should not be afraid to have a holiday party
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As cold temperatures and snow replace warm autumn days, slip and falls grow more inevitable. If you suffer serious physical damage after a tumble on someone else’s unsalted driveway or adjoining sidewalk in Ontario, a bill passed late last year sharply limits the time period you have to start
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Canadian courts generally do not award damages for mental distress associated with the injury to or death of a pet, but Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg wants to change that. “I believe pet owners can be entitled to pain and suffering damages for the loss of a pet,”
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