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Disability/Personal Injury November 1st, 2021

3 Things You Can Do If You’re Denied Long-term Disability

By Sivan Tumarkin

When you pay into a long-term disability (LTD) insurance policy, you’re buying peace of mind. You know that if you get sick…

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Disability/Personal Injury October 28th, 2021

TD Class-Action lawsuit certified by Ontario Courts

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin speaks with the Globe and Mail regarding the TD class-action lawsuit and its certification.

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A headshot of Toronto disability lawyer Tamar Agopian next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and radio station 640 Toronto.
COVID July 27th, 2021

Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian on COVID-19 long-hauler rights

By Tamar Agopian

Disability lawyer Tamar Agopian joins Global News Radio 640 Toronto's Greg Brady on COVID-19 long-haulers protections in Canada.

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COVID July 15th, 2021

Alex Lucifero on COVID-19 long-haulers

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss COVID-19 long-haulers.

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COVID July 8th, 2021

Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks

By Sivan Tumarkin

More than half of COVID-19 patients may suffer from “post-COVID syndrome” more than three months after testing positive, according to a…

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Disability claim denials and pre-existing conditions: What you must know

By Albert Klein

5 important things to remember if you are denied disability benefits due to a pre-existing condition A pre-existing condition is a condition that…

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Plaintiff wins LTD claim
Disability/Personal Injury April 15th, 2021

Insurance company’s errors allow late LTD claim to proceed

By Sivan Tumarkin

A recent case proves why you should ALWAYS contact a lawyer when denied LTD, even when you've missed a deadline for filing…

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Disability/Personal Injury March 22nd, 2021

How to fight a long-term disability claim denial when you’re in a union

By Michael Gerhard

Disability Lawyer Michael Gerhard explains how to fight a long-term disability claim denial if you are a unionized employee.

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Coronaphobia, long-term disability
COVID February 17th, 2021

Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

Suffering from Coronaphobia? Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains 3 things you need to be aware of when you claim long-term disability benefits.

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