Disability Law

Strong connection between chronic pain and mental health issues

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Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
rupa@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
(647) 697-4600
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The link between chronic pain and mental health issues is often marginalized or ignored, especially when it comes to long-term disability (LTD) claims, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi.  Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, points to a Harvard Medical School study that reports the “overlap of anxiety, depression, and […]

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Jury award could be a positive sign for insurance claimants

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Leanne Goldstein
Leanne Goldstein
Founder, Senior Lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
(416) 889-8583
leanne@leannegoldsteinlaw.ca
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Insurance providers would be wise to pay heed to a $1.5-million punitive damage award given to a long-term disability (LTD) claimant in her prolonged battle for benefits, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. Along with the punitive damages, a Toronto jury recently awarded full reinstatement of the woman’s LTD benefits as

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People with invisible disabilities deserve trust, understanding

/ COVID-19, Disability Law /
Courtney Mulqueen
Courtney Mulqueen
Principal Lawyer & CEO at Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation
(416) 900-0368
Courtney@MulqueenDisabilityLaw.com
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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

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Understanding is vital when representing neurodivergent clients

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Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
rupa@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
(647) 697-4600
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Representing clients who are neurodivergent in long-term disability insurance claims can be challenging, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi, which is why patience and understanding is necessary in order to be successful. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, explains that with neurodivergence, a person’s brain processes, learns or

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Access to assisted dying program expanding. Is that really wise?

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Leanne Goldstein
Leanne Goldstein
Founder, Senior Lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
(416) 889-8583
leanne@leannegoldsteinlaw.ca
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With some people considering medical assistance in dying (MAiD) because of the financial burdens of living with a physical or mental disability, lawyer Leanne Goldstein says governments must provide more support to prevent unnecessary suffering and death. Goldstein, founder and senior lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation, says the federal

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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
Courtney@MulqueenDisabilityLaw.com
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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
rupa@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
(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
leanne@leannegoldsteinlaw.ca
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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

/ Disability Law /
Courtney Mulqueen
Courtney Mulqueen
Principal Lawyer & CEO at Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation
(416) 900-0368
Courtney@MulqueenDisabilityLaw.com
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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

/ Disability Law /
Rupa Karyampudi
Rupa Karyampudi
Founder and partner at MK Disability Lawyers
rupa@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
(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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