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Blogs & News
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Gluckstein Lawyers Honoured in Lexpert 30th Anniversary Edition
We are immensely proud to announce that nine of our exceptional Gluckstein Lawyers have been featured in the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.This landmark edition repr...Read Full Story -
Why Should You Apply for the Canadian Disability Tax Credit?
A famous hockey player once said, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." When you see an opportunity, on or off the ice, it's worth remembering that nothing ventured means nothing gained....Read Full Story -
Gluckstein Lawyers Featured in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are thrilled to announce that nine of our esteemed Gluckstein Lawyers have been recognized as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2025 Canadian Lexpert Directory. This year, we are esp...Read Full Story -
Court Ruling a Boon to Transparency
Personal injury lawyers acting for disabled clients are forced to routinely navigate a myriad of insurance company procedural roadblocks erected to make it more difficult for legitimate claimants to r...Read Full Story -
Why You Should Hire a Long-Term Disability Lawyer
When you are on long-term disability (LTD) because of an injury or illness, challenging an insurance company that has rejected your claim for LTD benefits can be a daunting prospect. Termination of th...Read Full Story -
Choosing the Right Long-Term Disability Lawyer
If you are dealing with an illness or injury that keeps you off work for an extended period, your focus should be on finding the best way to get better. However, a long-term disability (LTD) insurance...Read Full Story -
Why Is Consistent Medical Treatment Important in Disability Cases?
A successful disability claim must include a chronological narrative of your medical history, treatments and diagnoses. That type of medical evidence can only be gathered through regular and ongoing m...Read Full Story -
Can Surveillance Be Used to Disprove LTD Claims?
Dealing with an insurance company after filing a long-term disability (LTD) claim can be frustrating and stressful, especially if your benefits are denied or terminated. It can be even more challengin...Read Full Story -
What Constitutes a Personal Injury
A personal injury is when a person’s body, mind or emotions are damaged due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. It is not limited to physical injuries but encompasses a wide ran...Read Full Story -
How Do LTD Claims Work and Why Do I Need a Lawyer
Insurance is a form of risk management that you should – or in some cases must – obtain, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, insurance is compulsory under the law. In Ontario, for example, ...Read Full Story -
Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are excited to announce that four of our esteemed Gluckstein Lawyers have been recognized as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2024 Canadian Lexpert Directory.Charles Gluckstein (Per...Read Full Story -
16 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated for 2025 Best Lawyers® List
We're delighted to share that Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has received a total of twelve nominations in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 edition, along with four in The Best Lawyers in Canada: ...Read Full Story -
Insurers Shouldn't Profit Excessively from Canada Disability Benefit
At long last, the federal government is moving forward with the Canada Disability Benefit which was promised in 2020. In theory, the benefit, which is intended to enhance the lives of Canadians by red...Read Full Story -
Cost Award Like a ‘Bomb Going Off in the World of LTD Litigation’
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff A long-term disability (LTD) insurance case involving a woman wrongfully denied benefits even though she suffered from a serious brain bleed was recently awarded alm...Read Full Story -
Understanding Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidents are an unfortunate part of life, which is why it makes sense to have insurance to protect your financial well-being. Long-term disability (LTD) insurance provides financial assistance if you...Read Full Story -
5 Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized as Lexpert-Ranked Lawyer in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We are thrilled to announce that five of our Gluckstein Lawyers have been voted as Leading Legal Practitioners across Canada in the 2023 Canadian Lexpert Directory. Charles Gluckstein (Personal Injury...Read Full Story -
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
More than one in five Canadians over the age of 15 has some form of disability that impacts his or her quality of life. But among Indigenous people in Canada, the rate of disability rises to one in th...Read Full Story -
An Overview of Class Actions and COVID-19 in Ontario’s Long-Term Care Facilities
Written By: Jordan Assaraf, Personal Injury Lawyer *The full article was initially published in The Canadian Class Action Review: Volume 16, Issue 2* OverviewThis article examines the complex ...Read Full Story -
Growing relationship between employment and LTD law
Recent case law around long-term disability (LTD) insurance highlights the growing intersection between employment and disability law principles, personal injury and employment lawyer Steve Rastin ...Read Full Story -
Rastin Review of Greig v. Desjardins, 2019, BCSC 1758: An assessment of damages for breach of good faith by disability insurance company
In a recent case decided at the Supreme Court of British Columbia," Greig v. Desjardins, 2019, BCSC 1758, the court decided whether disability insurance companies should be held accountable when ...Read Full Story -
What do I do if my employer tries to force me to come back to work early from disability leave?
As the Canadian workforce continues to get older, the number of workers facing disability issues continues to rise. Benefits Canada has recently posted an article stating that there has been a rise in...Read Full Story -
Long-Term Disability: What to Expect
Written by Sandev Purewal, Senior Associate & Lawyer Many employers offer their employees benefit packages that include coverage for Long-Term Disability (“LTD”). If an employee is ...Read Full Story -
A Rastin Review of Aviva Canada v. Sidhu: The Importance of Protecting the Consumer in the World of Insurance
Car insurance is a product that we are required by law to have in Ontario. As a product, it is the protection against possible unfortunate situations; the possibility of being in car accident, the pos...Read Full Story -
Hamilton lawyer Dermot P. Nolan - Why can't juries handle the truth?
In a Letter to the Editor, Hamilton lawyer and a former president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Dermot P. Nolan says that though our courts expect witnesses to tell the truth, the reality i...Read Full Story