Disability Law

Surveillance an ineffective way to disprove a disability claim

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Courtney Mulqueen
Courtney Mulqueen
Principal Lawyer & CEO at Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation
(416) 900-0368
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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 […]

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Mental health ‘shadow pandemic’ may be an issue for years

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /
Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
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(647) 697-4600
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A rise in mental health issues during the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a “shadow pandemic” and many people are not getting the help they need and deserve, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. According to the World Health Organization, the coronavirus pandemic has “led to a worldwide increase in

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Important to understand how AI fits in the legal profession

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Leanne Goldstein
Leanne Goldstein
Founder, Senior Lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
(416) 889-8583
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a boon to the legal profession but care must be taken to ensure it is being used correctly and in the right circumstances, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. “Embracing technology can be extremely beneficial but it is important to understand how to use it effectively in

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Don’t give up when your disability claim has been denied

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Courtney Mulqueen
Courtney Mulqueen
Principal Lawyer & CEO at Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation
(416) 900-0368
[email protected]
Courtney Mulqueen
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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

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Research shows the benefit of psychedelic drug therapy

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Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
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(647) 697-4600
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Psychedelic drug-assisted therapy is proving to be effective in treating mental health issues but getting insurance provider approval for its use will likely be a challenge for claimants, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. “Research has shown that psychedelic drugs are effective at treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress

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Proving a disability claim can be daunting even with a diagnosis

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /
Leanne Goldstein
Leanne Goldstein
Founder, Senior Lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
(416) 889-8583
[email protected]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Having a diagnosis in a disability claim does not automatically lead to benefits nor does the lack of one necessarily mean you are not entitled to file a claim, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. Proving an insurance claim can sometimes be difficult, says Goldstein, founder and senior lawyer at Leanne Goldstein

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A year of advocating for clients with COVID-induced stress, disabilities

/ 2021 Year in Review, Disability Law /
MK Disability
MK Disability
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The trauma-informed lawyers at MK Disability Lawyers tackled such issues as post-traumatic stress disorder and employee alcohol and substance abuse in a busy 2021. Partner Leanne Goldstein opened the new year predicting a significant increase in disability insurance claims could be expected as Canada continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are now seeing

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Time to consider mental health issues in COVID vaccination policies

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /
Courtney Mulqueen
Courtney Mulqueen
Principal Lawyer & CEO at Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation
(416) 900-0368
[email protected]
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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

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Gender bias in the medical profession adding to women’s pain

/ Disability Law /
Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
[email protected]
(647) 697-4600
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Gender bias within the medical profession is a long-standing problem that can lead to misdiagnosis and ultimately prevent women from getting the disability insurance benefits they deserve and the treatment they need, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, says studies have shown that one

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Alcohol, substance abuse should be seen from ‘place of empathy’

/ Disability Law /
Leanne Goldstein
Leanne Goldstein
Founder, Senior Lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
(416) 889-8583
[email protected]
Leanne Goldstein
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Employee alcohol and substance abuse may be a disability that needs to be treated and not merely seen as a reason for punishment, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. Goldstein, founder and senior lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation, says many people do not think of consulting a disability lawyer when their employment is threatened

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