This is a good question and one that we're often asked by our new clients. Many claimants who are denied long term disability benefits are often confused about what they're entitled to. Even worse, many claimants who’s disability benefits have terminated are not even aware that they are entitled to contact a disability lawyer for legal advice o...
Having your disability benefits denied or terminated can be a critically difficult time. Not only are you already suffering from reduced or no income - but you now have to deal with consulting a long-term disability lawyer about your situation. In our experience, there are several reasons why long-term disability benefits can be denied at the ap...
What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Our Ontario Disability Lawyers Explain. Schizoaffective disorder is a complex mental health disorder that intertwines symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. The schizophrenia component is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, where a person might see, hear, or smell things that are not pres...
What is an "Infectious Disease"? An infectious disease is a type of illness caused by harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These microorganisms, often referred to as pathogens, invade the body's cells, multiply, and interfere with normal bodily functions, leading to the signs and symptoms of the disease. These dise...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has emerged as a significant concern due to its potential long-term health implications. Individuals suffering from long COVID may experience lingering symptoms or develop new ones even after recovering from the initial infection. These symptoms can range from mild to s...
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women and affects both the physical and mental health of patients. In Canada, over 25,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast cancer is most commonly diagnosed at the advanced stages of 3 or 4, meaning that the tumour has had time to spread to other parts of the body, crea...
Trichotillomania (TTM) is known as hair-pulling disorder, and is characterized by recurrent urges to pull out one's own hair, resulting in noticeable hair loss, distress, and impairment in social and occupational functioning. https://youtu.be/L9XPXXenXlM TTM is often classified as an obsessive-compulsive and related disorder (OCRD), as it...
Depression is recognized as one of the world's single most significant public health problems. It affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds and can have far-reaching consequences on the lives of those struggling with depression. According to a report by the CBC, a survey conducted in 2022 found that 27.7% of Canadians between the ages o...
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can cause drastic changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. It's estimated that roughly 1% of Canadians live with bipolar disorder. Recovery from the condition is a possibility but rarely is a reality for many individuals with bipolar disorder. Living with bipolar disorder makes it extremely challeng...
“Matt Lalande halped get my long-term disability benefits back. It was a longer fight than expected, but he managed to help make things right again. Would recommend A+++++ Thank you Matt.”
Patricia Williamson
Long-Term Disability
“Matt Lalande helped me attain my long-term disability benefits. The denial of benefits caused me substantial stress on top of my existing condition. Matt Lalande and his team were very understanding and explained the whole process clearly. They were confident that we would be successful. Dealing ...
Cheryl Oddie
Long-Term Disability
My experience with Mr. Matt Lalande and his team was exceptional. Matt is a very impressive professional when involved in a long-term disability benefits denial. Matt and Heather responded to all my emails and phone calls in a prompt and efficient manner. Matt is a great and honest lawyer. I highly reco...
Payne Momich
Long-Term Disability
