Disability Law

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
leanne@leannegoldsteinlaw.ca
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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
Law firm at MK Disability Law
(844) 231-6986
info@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
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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
Courtney@MulqueenDisabilityLaw.com
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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
rupa@mkdisabilitylawyers.com
(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
leanne@leannegoldsteinlaw.ca
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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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The challenge of representing clients who have PTSD

/ 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 • More understanding and support are needed for healthcare workers suffering mental health issues precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. Many healthcare professionals – among them paramedics, nurses, doctors and long-term care staff – have suffered under the strain of three waves of COVID-19

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More to representing traumatized clients than legal acumen

/ Disability Law /
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 • Representing clients who have suffered trauma is not just about getting the best possible financial settlement, it is “also about facilitating a positive emotional outcome,” says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. As the founder and senior lawyer at Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation, she embraces the role of a trauma-informed lawyer and believes

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Government needs to get proposed disability benefits bill right

/ 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 • 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

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Better understanding is needed of LGTBQ mental health issues

/ 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 • Receiving mental health care can be a challenge for those in the LGTBQ community, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi, who calls for more awareness and understanding of the problem. Karyampudi, a partner at MK Disability Lawyers, says Pride Month is a good time to reflect on

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Insurance companies are watching. Do you know what to do?

/ Disability Law /
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 • That feeling of being watched after filing a short or long-term disability insurance claim might not be paranoia, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. It’s no secret that insurance companies use surveillance in benefit disputes but claimants may not know how far some investigators will go, she says. “There are certain

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