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Published: August 23, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

If you have received a diagnosis for a disabling medical condition, provided you have the appropriate level of insurance coverage, you may be eligible to submit a claim for disability benefits. Designed to provide monthly income replacement payments to insurance policyholders whose physical injuries, chronic illnesses, or debilitating mental health issues prevent them from performing the duties of their jobs, disability benefits are often a much-needed source of financial relief for people experiencing very challenging times.

While disability benefits do not provide recipients with compensation for their entire regular salary, claimants often come to rely on these monthly payments to help them make ends meet. Disability benefits generally replace between 60-70% of a recipient’s normal wages. For a seriously injured or ill Miramichi resident who is no longer able to work, disability benefits can make all the difference between financial stability and distress.

Although eligibility requirements for disability benefits vary between insurance policies, some medical conditions that may entitle a policyholder to collect disability benefits include:

  • Heart disease
  • Back problems
  • Chronic pain or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Lupus or Lyme disease
  • Psoriatic arthritis or fibromyalgia
  • Paralysis
  • Depression
  • Bipolar mood disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • And possibly more

Miramichi residents may have access to disability benefits through their employer’s group insurance plan. They may also pay into a privately held insurance policy that covers disability. If their insurance policy offers disability benefits and the policyholder or their employer has regularly paid the requisite monthly premiums, it could be assumed that, when they develop a disabling medical condition that meets their policy’s eligibility requirements, they should be able to collect the disability benefits to which they are entitled.

However, for a number of reasons, insurance providers may find reasons to deny an eligible policyholder’s claim for disability benefits. Even if a chronically ill or critically injured insurance policyholder submits thorough medical evidence proving the severity of their condition and illustrating the effect it has on their ability to perform the duties of their job, insurance companies may decide to withhold their disability benefits. And while claimants who have received a denial should have the opportunity to appeal their insurance company’s determination, doing so without assistance can seem like a difficult, time-consuming, expensive, and ultimately futile process.

When injured or ill people cannot earn their regular salaries because of their medical conditions, receiving a denied claim for disability benefits can be more than disheartening; it can cause legitimate financial anxieties and emotional distress. Our disability lawyers serving Miramichi believe that no one should be forced to withstand the unfair treatment of their insurance provider. Our Miramichi disability lawyers have a history of taking on insurance companies who have unfairly withheld benefits from policyholders who both sorely need them and should be entitled to receive them.

If your claim for disability benefits was denied even though your medical condition should make you eligible to collect them, our disability lawyers serving Miramichi may be able to provide you with crucial legal assistance to help you recover the compensation you are owed. Our Miramichi disability lawyers offer a free initial consultation to all prospective clients. Call Preszler Injury Lawyers today to discuss your case at no charge.

Free Consultation for Miramichi Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win

Our disability lawyers serving Miramichi appreciate the financial stress and anxiety facing denied benefits claimants. To best serve our community, we offer a free initial consultation with our Miramichi disability lawyers so that denied benefits claimants can learn about options that may be available to them without going to any expense.

On top of providing Miramichi residents with a free initial consultation, Preszler Injury Lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis. That means, if you are eligible to pursue legal action against your insurance provider, you will not pay for our services unless we win.

To get started, book your free initial consultation with our disability lawyers serving Miramichi by calling Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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Preszler Injury Lawyers represents injured people across Ontario in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, long-term disability claims, and institutional abuse claims.

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We are proud to be one of Canada’s oldest and long-standing personal injury law firms. Since 1959, we have been providing exceptional legal services and have established ourselves as leading personal injury lawyers in the Canadian legal community. It’s not just the awards that recognize our achievements, but also the wins we’ve achieved for thousands of Canadians with their long-term disability claims.

Case Results

long-term disability Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some long-term disability related wins we’ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Long-Term Disability

$2,200,000

Our client was denied LTD payments after struggling with mental health problems. We settled for more than $500,000 over the policy value due to the insurance company’s bad conduct.

Settlement

Long-Term Disability

$995,000

The individual was a trader who had a nervous breakdown during the 2008 financial crisis. His insurer initially denied his LTD claim but we were able to challenge that successfully.

Settlement

Long-Term Disability

$750,000

Client unable to work relating to health issues.

long-term disability FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for long-term disability claims

Review the denial letter and your disability policy, note every appeal and legal deadline, and request a complete copy of the insurer’s claim file. Continue receiving appropriate medical care and speak with a long-term disability lawyer before submitting an appeal. The reasons given for the denial will help determine what medical or vocational evidence may be needed.

Yes. Long-term disability claims may involve depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other conditions that are not visible. Approval depends on whether reliable medical and functional evidence shows that your symptoms prevent you from performing the work required under your policy’s definition of disability.

An internal appeal may be appropriate, but it is not always the only—or best—option. Appeals can consume valuable time while a legal limitation period continues to run. Before appealing, a lawyer can review the policy, denial reasons, medical evidence, and deadlines and advise you on the available approaches.

The deadline may come from the insurance policy, Nova Scotia legislation, or both, and in some cases it may be as short as one year. The starting date can also depend on when benefits were clearly denied or terminated. Do not assume that an internal appeal pauses the limitation period; obtain legal advice promptly after receiving a denial.

The cost of hiring a long-term disability lawyer can depend on the claim and the fee arrangement offered. Preszler Injury Lawyers can review your situation during a free initial consultation and explain the available payment options, possible expenses, and when legal fees would become payable before you decide whether to proceed.

A long-term disability lawyer can review your policy and denial letter, identify applicable deadlines, gather medical and vocational evidence, and challenge the insurer’s reasons for refusing or terminating benefits. Your lawyer can also advise whether to pursue an internal appeal or legal action and negotiate with the insurer on your behalf.

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