WSIB & Work Injury Claims Blog

In Ontario, workplace injuries aren’t limited to physical harm alone. Psychological conditions, like depression or anxiety, can also qualify for benefits under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Pursuing WSIB claims for mental health conditions like depression can be complex, as proving your case often requires detailed documentation and strong legal support. Here, we’ll…

Sedentary jobs, while seemingly low-risk, can lead to a range of serious injuries over time. In Ontario, office workers and others in desk-bound roles are prone to developing health issues from prolonged sitting and repetitive movements. Understanding these common injuries is crucial for prevention and seeking compensation when you’ve been injured on the job. Navigating…

No matter where a person works, they can fall victim to a repetitive strain injury (RSI). Sometimes called repetitive stress injuries or musculoskeletal disorders, RSIs occur when muscles, tendons, or nerves in the body are damaged due to repetitive motions or constant usage. When you develop an RSI as a result of your job, it…

Navigating your rights and responsibilities can be challenging when you are a contractor or self-employed. In Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides no-fault collective liability insurance for workers and their employers. If you have been injured on the job as a self-employed person or contractor, you may also be entitled to WSIB…

Employers and employees in Ontario are entitled to certain rights and protections through the Ministry of Labour’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in the event of significant work-related accidents. If you have been injured in a workplace incident in Ontario and your ability to work has been affected, filing a claim with the WSIB…

Here at Goodman Elbassiouni LLP, we’ve dealt with hundreds of WSIB cases over the years, and we have an in-depth understanding of how the system works. We even have lawyers and paralegals working with us who spent years working for the WSIB, and thus know all the tricks and ins and outs of how the…

When you are injured at work and your claim comes in at much less than you’d anticipated – or even worse, is outright denied – you need to have a backup plan. If you’re not familiar with the WSIB, let us fill you in: the WSIB (Workplace Safety Insurance Board) is the branch of provincial…

In part one of this two-part series, we discussed some factors that are relevant to proper protocol in the wake of a workplace accident, some issues that may arise, and began discussing important steps to take to make sure that you aren’t hung out to dry when you get hurt at work. Primarily, we emphasized…